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. 



THE AMATUER AQUARIST. A valuable book, giving full directions for the management of the Aquarium. Price, $1.00, postpaid. 



Anacharis Canadensis Gigantea {Giant Water Weed). 

 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 Viridifolia ( Washington Grass). A pretty and 

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

 shaped, regularly cut and more beautiful than the most delicate 

 fern. 10 cts. per bunch; $1.00 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 

 always presents a green and attractive appearance. 15 cts. 

 and 25 cts. each; SI. 50 and $2.50 per doz. 



Eichhornia Crassipes Major ( Water 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 Millerttii. 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 Proserpinacoides (Parrot's Feather). 

 Long, trailing stems, clothed with whorls of the most exquisite 

 foliage, as delicate as the Cypress Vine. Planted in water- 

 tight hanging-baskets, 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 S. Natans, 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, cov- 

 ered with a delicate hairy surface. 15 cts. per bunch; $1.50 

 per doz. 



Vallisneria Spiralis Gigantea ( Giant Eel Grass). A 

 submerged plant with ribbon-like leaves, J inch wide and 

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

 13 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



Select List of Hardy Climbing Plants. 



Actinidia Argllta. A desirable climber; dark green shining 



foliage and white flowers. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 

 Akebia Quinata. A quick grower, with bunches of small 



violet-brown flowers. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 AmpelopsiS Engelmanni. A variety of the Virginia creeper 



with foliage of glossy green, changing to brilliant crimson 



in autumn. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 

 Lowii. A choice new variety possessing all the good points 



of the well-known A. Veitchii, but with smaller, deeper 



cut foliage and having a grace and elegance not found in 



the older sort. $1.00 each; $10,00 per doz. 

 Quinquifolia (Virginia Creeper). 25 cts. each; $2.50 



per doz. 

 Tricolor. Beautifully variegated leaves; green, pink 



and white. 25 cts. each; $2 50 per doz. 

 Veitchii (Boston Ivy). The best climber to cling to 



walls, trees; etc. Strong plants, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per 



doz.; $10.00 per 100. Extra strong plants, 25 cts. each; 



$2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 

 Apios Tuberosa. A neat vine, like a minature Wisteria. 5 



cts. each; 50 cts. per doz. 

 Aristolochia Sipho (Dutchman's Pipe). A strong grower, 



with large leaves and pipe-like flowers. 50 cts. each; 



$5.00 per doz. 

 Bignonia Grandiflora (Trumpet Vine). Large, orange-red 



flowers. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 

 Radlcans. Dark red, very free-flowering. 25 cts. each; 



$2.50 per doz. 

 Celastrus Scandens (Bitter Sweet). 25 cts. each; $2.50 



per doz. 

 Cinnamon Vine. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz. 

 Clematis Coccinea. Bell-shaped, coral-red flowers. 25 cts. 



each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Crispa. Lavender-blue, with white centre; bell-shaped 



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

 riontana Grandiflora. A beautiful spring-flowering va- 

 riety; pure white flowers, 2 inches across. 50 cts, each; 



$5.00 per doz. 

 Paniculata (Japanese Virgin's Boicer). One of the 



finest climbers; clouds of small, fragrant flowers in August. 



Strong plants, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 



100. Extra strong plants, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. ; 



$15.00 per 100. 



Clematis; Large Flowering Sorts. We can supply fine, 

 strong roots of the following choice varieties: 

 Anderson Henryi. Creamy-white, large. 

 Boskoop Seedling. Extra large, lavender. 

 Duchess of Edinburgh. Double pure white. 

 Jackmani, The popular rich purple variety. 

 Mme. Baron Veillard. Light rose, with lilac shading. 

 Ville de Lyon. The nearest approach to a red. 



Any of the Large-flowering Clematis, 40 cts. each; $4.00 

 per doz. 



Honeysuckle Chinese Evergreen (Woodbine). Red, 

 yellow and white. 

 Malliana. White, turning yellow, 

 Heckrothi. Deep red, with yellow throat. 

 Variegated. Foliage mottled yellow and green. 

 Yellow Trumpet. Clusters of yellow trumpet-shaped 



flowers all summer. 50 cts, each; $5.00 per doz. 

 Any of the above (except where noted) 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100. 



Ivy, English. Invaluable for covering walls; also for cover- 

 ing graves. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. $15.00 per 100. 

 Jasmine Nudiflorum. Yellow. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 

 doz. 

 Officinale. Pure white. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Lathyrus Latifolius (Everlasting Pea). Deep rosy-red. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Latifolius albus. White, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per -doz. 

 Moonflower (Ipomma pandurata). The hardy variety; a 

 strong grower. Flowers white, with pinkish-purple throat. 

 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 

 Polygonum Baldschuanicum. A beautiful hardy twining 

 plant with feathery sprays of white flowers in summer and 

 fall. 50 cts. each. 

 riultiflorum. A desirable climber, with bright green 

 heart-shaped leaves and foamy-white flowers in Septem- 

 ber and October. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Schizophragma Hydrangeoides ( Climbing Hydrangea). 



Strong plants, $1.00 each. 

 Vltis Henryana. An interesting and desirable variety with 

 deep velvety green leaves; midrib and principle veins sil- 

 very white. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 

 Wisteria Sinensis. Blue. 50 cts. each. 



Sinensis Alba. White. 50 cts. each. (61) 



