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Aquatic Plants for Aquariums. 



There is a rapidly growing interest in the culture of fancy fish and aquatic plants in Aquariums, and 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 development 

 of animal and plant life in the Aquaria. 



It is absolutely essential for the welfare of the fish that sufficient plants be grown in the Aquarium to supply them with 

 air. The list of plants offered below are the best known oxygenators, and there should be at least one plant to every two 

 gallons of water. 



Anacharis Canadensis Gig:antea ( (7;<7>2/ Wa/^r We^,i). A 

 beautiful submerged plant with dark green ovate leaves and 

 light stems ; of quick growth. The best oxygenator and a 

 splendid Aquarium plant. 15 cts. each; §1.50 per doz. 



Cabomba WrXCAtoWa {IVashington Grass). A pretty and 

 popular submerged plant; leaves brilliant, glossy green, fan- 

 shaped, regularly cut and more beautiful than the most deli- 

 cate fern. 10 cts. per bunch ; ^l.QO per doz. Pot plants, 25 

 cts, each. 



Cyperus Alternifolius. An excellent plant for growing in 



water or damp places; will thrive in any good soil, and 

 alway.s presents a green and attractive appearance. 15 cts. 

 and 25 cls. each ; $1..50 and §2.50 per doz. 



Elchhornia Crasslpes Major ( Wnter Hyacinth). A very 

 showy floating aquatic, bearing flowers of a delicate lilac-rose 

 in trusses like a Hyacinth. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Ludwigia Mulerttii. One of the prettiest of the submerged 

 plants. The small, ovate leaves, green above and pink on 

 the under side, are very attractive and entirely distinct from 

 all other Aquarium plants. 25 cts. each ; $2. 50 per doz. 



Myriophyllum Proserpinacoldes {Parroft Feathtr). 



Long, trailing stems, clothed wiih whorls of the most exqui- 

 site foliage, as delicate as the Cypress Vine. Planted in 

 water-tight hanging-basket, so water can be kept standing on 

 the surface, it will trail finely. 10 cts. each ; |1.00 per doz. 



Sagittaria Natans. This plant is indispensable for the 

 Aquarium; its long strap-like green leaves resemble the 

 well-known Vallisneria. 15 cts each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Sagittaria Sinensis ( Giant Sagittaria). Leaves dark green ; 

 broader and stronger than 5. Xatans, and a freer grower ; the 

 best form for the Aquarium. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



Salvinia Braziliensis. This pretty little floating aquatic 

 is suitable for all Aquaria. The leaves are a soft green, 

 covered with a delicate hairy surface. 15 cts. per bunch; 

 $1.50 per doz. 



Vallisneria Spiralis Qigantea {Giant Ed Grass). A 

 submerged plant with ribbon like leaves, i inch wide and 

 from 1 to 2 feet long; a free grower and a good oxygenator. 

 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz 



THE AMATEUR AQUARIST. 



A valuable book giving fall directions for the management of the Aquarium. 

 Price, Sl.OO, postpaid. 



