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 Tuberosa Richardsoni. This variety should be 

 included in every collection. Flowers pure white 

 and quite double, the stamens being converted into 

 petals which are more or less fluted Sn the centre. 

 The flowers stand well above the water, the sepals 

 and outer petals drooping, forming a perfect globe. 

 No variety in our Water Garden is admired by visi- 

 tors more than this. The immense snowball-like 

 flower, 8 inches in diameter, was declared to be 

 the finest White Lily of all. (See cut. ) 25 cts. 

 each.; $2.50 per doz. 



Wm. Doogue. A magnificent Lily of chaste and 

 delicate coloring, flowers hh to 6 inches in diame- 

 ter, beautifully cup-shaped and of a pleasing shell- 

 pink color, with royal pink sepals. A very sym- 

 metrical and distinct flower of great substance, with 

 petals of an extraordinary width; of free growth 

 and flowering continuously throughout the season. 

 $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Wm. Falconer. Flowers of an intense bright 

 garnet color, with a good ruby tone through it, 

 intensified by the rich golden centre. $5.00 each. 



Aquatic Plants for Aquariums 



There is a rapidly-growing taste for 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 necessary to secure and maintain the proper balance between plant and animal life, as 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 summer, and an east window during the winter. If the proper balance is maintained, it will not be necessary to change 

 the water more than three or four times a year. The list of plants offered below are the best-known oxygenators: 



Nymphsa Tuberosa "Richardsoni 



Anacharis Canadensis Gigantea {Giant W<iter Weed). 

 A beautiful submerged plant with dark green ovate leaves 

 and light stems; of quick grow'.h. The best oxygenator and 

 a splendid Aquarium plant, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



Cabomba Viridifolia ( Washington Grass). A pretty and 

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

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

 cate fern. lOcts. perbunch; $1.00per<doz. 



Sagittaria Sinensis ( Giant Sagitta- 



ria). Leaves dark green; broader and 



stronger than S. Natans, and a free 



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 Italian Type {Eel 



Grass). A submerged plant with long 



ribbon-like leaves. This is the best of 



the Vallisnerias, a free grower and a 



good oxygenator. 25 cts. each; $2.50 



per doz. 



Ludwigia Mulerti. 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. 



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. 



DREER'S 

 WATER LILY BOOKLET 



Free to customers on application 



A Nicki.y Arranged Aquarium 



NOTE. — All Bulbs. Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add 10 per cent, 

 to value of order for postage to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points west of the Mississippi River. 



