ENRTADREER-PHIIADELPHIAM'^W^ERLILlEi'- AQUATICS-; N us 



riiscellaneous Hardy Aquatics. 



Acorus Japonica Variegata ( Variegated Siveet Flag). One of the finest 

 variegated plants in cultivation. 25 cts. each; $2 50 per doz. 



Acorus Qramineus Variegatus. Dwarf growing, with leathery leaves, beau- 

 tifully margined with white ; a handsome plant for margins or pot culture. 

 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 



Aponogeton Distachyon {Cape Pond Weed). A very interesting aquatic. 

 The fork-shapeil spikes of pure white flowers are freelv produced, and 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 Palustris ( /I/rt?-,!-/^ Marigold). Bright yellow flowers, produced early 

 in S|iring. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Caltha Palustris Fl. PI. Double golden-yellow flowers, resembling a Double 

 Begonia. 25 cts. each ; .'f;2 50 ]ier doz. 



Limnanthemum Nymphaeoides ( Villarsia ). A pretty aquatic, with 

 Nymphffladike 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. 



Limnanthemum LacunOSUm [Floating Heart). A pretty aquatic, with 

 ijlotched leaves, like a Cyclamen, pure white flowers. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per 

 doz. 



Orontium Aquaticum. Beautiful, velvety green leaves on the upper surface, 

 and of a bright silvery-white color on the back ; flower small yellow. 15 cts. 

 each; $1.50 per doz. 



Peltandra Virginica ( IVater Arum). Leaves on long petioles, something like 

 a Calla in outline, with greenish flowers, growing a foot or more out of the 

 water. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



Pontederia Cordata [Pickerel Weed). A free-flowering plant, growing about 

 2 feet high, and producing spikes of closely-set blue flowers. 15 cts. each ; 

 $1.50 per doz. 



Saururus Cernuus {Lizard's Tail). A desirable plant for 

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

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



Typha Latifolia. The well-known Cat Tail, very desiraljle 

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



Zizania Aquatica ( Wild Rice). This native aquatic annual 

 is very ornamental ; 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. 



EiCHHORNiA Crassipes Major (Water Hyacinth). 



Scirpus Tabernaemontana Zebrina. A very ornamental 

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

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

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

 each ; $2.50 per doz. 



Sagittaria Japonica Fl. PI. Very similar to our native 

 species, but producing immense spikes of pure white double 

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



AQUARIUn PLANTS. 



Nothing is more interesting than to watch the development of aquatic plants in an aquarium. We grow large quantities of such 

 varieties as we have found to succeed with the amateur. The following is a list of the best sorts : 



Azolla Filiculoides [Floating Moss). Teaves deep green, 

 reddish on edges and under side, resembling moss. 15 cts. 

 each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Cabomba Viridifolia ( Washington Grass). The most pleas- 

 ing of all the submei'ged plants ; leaves brilliant, glo-sy green, 

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



delicate fern. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 



Cabomba Viridifolia (Washington Grass) 



Cyperus. Various sorts. (See page 112.) 

 Eichhornia [Water Hyacinth). (See page 112.) 

 Limnobium Spongla [American Frog-Bit). Dark green, 



heart-shaped leaves, purplish underneath. 10 cts. each ; 



$1 00 per doz. 

 Limnocharis ( Water Poppy). (See page 112.) 



Ludwigia Mulerttii. A submerged plant with floating stems ; 

 the small ovate leaves are of a bright bronzy green : small yellow 

 flowers produced above water. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



riyriophyllum [Parrot's Feather). (See page 112.) 



Pistia Stratiotes [Water Lettuce). A very ornamental aquarium 

 plant ; forms a rosette of light green velvety leaves. 15 cts. each ; 

 $1.50 per doz 



Sagittaria Natans. This plant is indispensable for the 

 aquarium ; its long strap-like green leaves resemble the well- 

 known T'allisneria. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Sagittaria Sinensis. Leaves dark green ; broader and stronger 

 than S. A'atans, and a freer grower; the best form for the aqua- 

 rium. 15 cts. each ; $1 .50 per doz. 



Salvinia Braziliensis. This pretty little floating aquatic is 

 suitable hir all aquaria. The leaves are a soft green, covered with 

 a delicate hairy surface. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Trapa Natans [Water Chestnut or Water Caltrops). An aquatic 

 annual, producing white flowers with purple claws, floating on 

 the surface of the water. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



Vallisneria Spiralis {Tape or Eel Grc.ss). A submerged plant 

 with ribbon-like leaves about 6 inches long; free-growing and 

 desirable. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



[The new Tuberous Begonias shown in colors on the back cover of this book make a most brilliant bed or border. 



