124 nn iH^RTADREK -PnilADPHIAJ^-^WiTER LILIES-» AQUMICS- 



Miscellaneous Aquatics. 



&c' also under Aqiiariiivt Plants on preceding page. 



Acorus Japonica Variegata ( Variegated Sweet Flag). One 

 of the finest variegated plains in cultivation. 25 cts. each; 

 §2 50 per doz. 



— QramineUS Variegatus Dwarf growing, with leathery 

 leaves, beautifully margined with w-hile; a handsome plant for 

 margins or pot culture. 20 cts. each ; S2.00 per doz. 



Aponogeton Dlstachyon {Cape Pond Weed). A very in- 

 teresting aquatic. The fork-shaped spikes of pure white flowers 

 are freely produced, arid have the fragrance of Hawthorn. 25 

 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



Brasenia Peltata (Water Shield). Suitable for aquariums or 

 edgings of small aquatic gardens. Flowers small, dull purple. 

 10 cts. each; §1.00 per doz. 



Caltha PalUStrlS {Marsh Marigold). Bright yellow tlowers, 

 produced early in spring. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



FI. PI. Double golden-yellow flowers, resembling a Double 



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



Cyperus AlternifoliUS. An excellent plant for growing in 

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

 presents a green and attractive appearance. 15 cts. and 25 cts. 

 each; $1.50 and $2-50 per doz. Seed, 10 cts. per pkt. 



— Papyrus {Papyriis Antiquoruni). This is the true Egyptian 

 Paper Plant. From the snow-white pith of its triangular stalks 

 the first paper was made. They are 5 to 8 feet high, and sup- 

 port at the lop a tuft of long, thread-like leaves, which give 

 the plant a graceful and striking appearance. It grows finely 

 in shallow water with rich soil, and makes a splendid com- 

 panion for flowering aquatics. It will also flourish and make 

 a fine clump in the garden, with no more water than Cannas 

 require to make them do well. 25 cts. each ; extra size, 50 

 cts. and SI. 00 each. 



Bichhornia Azurea. This species of "Water Hyacinth" 

 produces large spikes of flowers, of a lovely shade of lavender- 

 blue, with a rich purple centre; petals delicately fringed. 25 

 cts. each ; S2.50 per doz. 



Jussisa Longifolia. A very atti-active and desirable aquatic, 

 growing 2 to 3 feet high. Erect, slightly drooping at the 

 points, and producing numerous axillary flowers of a rich 

 golden-yellow, somewhat like an Evening Primrose. A 

 good plant for tubs or planting on edge of pond. 25 cts. 

 each ; .52.50 per doz. 



Limnanthemum Indicum ( Water Snowflake). A very 

 pretty floating species, with light green, roundish leaves, and 

 pure white flowers, most beautifully fringed. 20 cts. each ; 

 §2.00 per doz. 



— Lacunosum [Floating Heart). A pretty aquatic, with 

 blotched leaves, like a Cyclamen, pure white flowers. 15 

 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



OUVIKANDKA Fe..ESTK.\L1S. 



Parrot's Feather. (See preceding page.) 



Limnanthemum Nymphsoides ( VUlarsia). A pretty 

 aquatic with Nymphaea-like leaves and golden-yellow flowers,, 

 freely produced. Must be kept in bounds, or it will become: 

 a troublesome weed. 10 cts. each ; $1 00 per doz. 

 ^ Trachyspermum {The Fairy Water Lily). Resembles 

 a miniature Water Lily. The leaves aie about 3 inches in 

 diameter, flowers pure white, and borne close to the leaves 

 and upon the same stem. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 

 Limnocharis Plumieri. An erect-growing plant, standing 

 1 to 2 feet out of the water, with elliptical leaves 4 to 6- 

 inches long, and of a velvety green. Flowers straw color. 

 25 cts. ench ; $2.50 per doz. 

 Orontium Aquaticum. Beautiful, velvety green leaves on 

 the upper surface, and of a bright silvery-white color on the 

 back ; flowf 1 sni.nll yellow. 15 els. each ; $1.50 per doz. 

 Ouvirandra FenestraliS {Lacedeaf or Latticedeaf Plant). 

 The chief interest of this plant lies in the remarkable sing-^ 

 ulaiity of the leaves, which are of a dark, olive-green color, 

 merely a network of vascular tis.'-ue, resembling lace, or a- 

 skeletonized leaf. A compost of good, rich soH, as recom- 

 mended for water lilies, is suitable for this plant. The pot or 

 pan should be placed in a tub of water and kepit clean and 

 sweet, and from direct sunlight. (See cut,) Price, $2.50 each. 

 Peitandra Virginica {Water Arimt). Leaves on long: 

 petioles, son^eihing like a Calla in outline, with greenish 

 flowers, growing a foot or more out of the water, 15 cts. 

 each ; S1.50 per doz. 

 Pontederia Cordata {Pickerel Weed). A free-flowering; 

 plant, growing about 2 feet high, and producing spikes of 

 clcselv-set blue flrwers. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

 5agittaria Japonica Fl. PI. Very similar to our native 

 .•-fecies, but j n ducing immense spikes of pure white double 

 frwers. i?5 ctf . ep.ch ; $2-50 per doz. 

 — Montevldiensis (Ciatit Ajriw/iead). Attains giagantic 

 proportions, growing 4 to 5 feet high; leaves 15 inches long; 

 flower-scape towers above the foliage, bearing white flo^^"ers 

 viith dark blotch at base of each petal. 20 cts. ench ; $2 00 

 per doz. 

 3aururUS CernuUS. {Lizard's Tail). A desirable plant for 

 margins; 2 to 2i feet high; leaves heart-shaped; fragrant 

 while flowers. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 

 Scirpus Tabernfemontana Zebrina. A verj- omamsnial 

 rush, growing 3 to 4 feet high, producing leaves variegated, 

 with alternate bands of green and pure white. It may be 

 growm as an aquatic, or as a garden or winter plant. 25 cts. 

 each ; $2 50 per doz. 

 Typha Latifolia. The well-known Cat Tail ; veiy desirable 



for the water garden. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

 Zizania Aquatica {Wild Pice). This native aquatic annual 

 is very orn.nmental ; its graceful panicles of bloom are pro- 

 duced on stalks 5 to 10 feet high ; should be grown in shal- 

 low water. 10 cts. each ; 75 cts. per doz. Seed, 25 cts. per lb. 



THE WATER GARDEN. A splendid book on Aquatics. Price, $2.oo, postpaid. 



