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SCELLANEOUS AQUATICS 



EiCHHORNiA (Water Hyacinth) 



For marginal and shallow water planting. 



Acorus Japonicus Variegatus (Variegated Sweet Flag). 25 cts. each. 

 Cyperus Alternifolius {Umbrella Planl). 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Cyperus Papyrus (Papyrus Ajitiqiiorum) . The true Egyptian Paper Plant. 



50 cts. each; specimen plants in 11 in. tubs, $2.50 each. 

 Eichhornia Azurea. Flowers a lovely shade of lavender-blue. This species 



of Water Hyacinth requires to be planted in soil in shallow water 4 to 8 inches 



deep. It makes long, trailing, floating stems, growing rapidly and flowering 



profusely all summer. Tender. 50 cts. each. 

 Eichhornia crassipes Major [Water Hyacinth). Flowers delicate lilac rose 



in trusses like a Hyacinth. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Jussiaea longifolia. Flowers yellow in great profusion from June until frost. 



Grows 3 to 4 feet high. 50 cts. each. 

 LimnanthemurQ indicum (Water Snowjlake). Flowers white, each petal 



being fringed like a miniature Ostrich Feather. 50 cts. each. 

 Limnocharis Humboldti (Water Poppy). Flowers yellow, produced in the 



greatest profusion all summer. Leaves and flowers floating. One of the best 



plants for shallow water 6 to 8 inches deep or for tub cultivation. Requires 



greenhouse protection during winter. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Myriophyllum proserpinacoides (Parrot's Feather). 25 cts. each. 

 Pontederia cordata (Pickerel Weed). Flowers blue in spikes 18 to 24 inches 



long. 25 cts. each. 

 Sagittaria Japonica fl. pi. Flowers double, pure white. 50 cts. each. 

 Sagittaria Montevidiensis (Giant Arrowhead). 50 cts. each. 

 Saururus cernuus (Lizard's Tail). Flowers white in long recurved spikes. 



Fragrant. 25 cts. each. 

 Typha latifolia (Cat Tail). 25 cts. each. 

 Vallisneria Spiralis (Tape, Eel Grass or Wild Celery). 25 cts. each; $2.50 



per doz. 

 Zizania Aquatica (Wild Rice). 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



AQUATIC PLANTS FOR AQUARIUMS 



It is doubtful if anything is more fascinating to the young as well as to the older members of the household, than to watch the develop- 

 ment of animal and plant life in the aquaria. Fish will not thrive unless enough plants are growing to furnish them with oxygen. To 

 do this there should be not less than one plant to every two gallons of water. The ideal temperature is about 50 degrees, and a shady 

 corner, or a window facing north, is best during the -iii'iiniT md m.-.i-i Mmdii , iImuu'iIm wmu-t 



Anacharis Canadensis Gigantea 



(Giant Water Weed). A beautiful sub- 

 merged plant with dark-green ovate 



leaves and light stems. 25 cts. each; 



$2.50 per doz. 

 Cabomba Viridifolia (Washington 



Grass). A pretty and popular submerged 



plant. 25 cts. per bunch; $2.50 pet 



doz. 

 Ludwigia Mulertti. One of the prettiest 



of the submerged plants. The small 



ovate leaves are green above and pink 



on the under side. 25 cts. each; $2.50 



per doz. 

 Sagittaria Natans. Long strap-like 



green leaves resemble the well-known 



Vallisneria. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 



doz. 

 Sagittaria Sinensis (Giant Sagittaria). 



Leaves dark green; broader than 5. 



Natans. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Vallisneria Spiralis Italian Type (Eel ' 



Grass). A submerged plant with long 



ribbon-like leaves. 25 cts. each; $2.50 ^^ 



per doz. A Nicely Arranged Aquarium 



DREER'S SELECT GARDEN ROSES 



We specialize in supplying extra strong two-year old plants that will give a full crop of flowers this 

 season. Our offering of these will be found beginning on page 120 and comprises the choicest of the 

 latest introductions as well as the best of the well-tried sorts in the various types including Hybrid- 

 Tea, Hybrid-Perpetual, Hardy Ramblers, etc., etc. 



Complete cultural directions given in our Water Lily Leaflet. Copies free on request. 



