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i HENRTADRffiR-PHIlADELPtllA-PAWl WATER LILIE5-" AQUATICS 





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Cyperus Alternifolius. 



riiscellaneous Aquatics. 



Se^ also under Aquarium Plants on preceding page. 



Acorus Japonica Variegata ( Vaj-iegated Sweet Flag). One 

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

 $2.50 per doz. 



— Gramineus VariegatUS. Dwarf growing, with leathery 

 leaves, beautifully margined with white; handsome plant for 

 margins or pot culture. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 



Aponogeton Distachyon ( Cape Pond IVeed). A very inter- 

 esting aquatic. The fork-shaped spikes of pure white flow- 

 ers are freely produced, and have the fragrance of Hawthorn. 

 50 cts. each; §5-00 per doz. 



Brasenia Peltata ( IVaUr Shield'). Suitable for aquariums or 

 edgings of small aquatic gardens. Flowers small, dull pur- 

 ple. 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz. 



Caltha Palustris {Marsh Marigold). Bright yellow flowers, 

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



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



Double Begonia. 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 {Papyrus Antiquomm). This is the true Egyptain 

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

 stalks the first paper was made. They are 5 to 8 feet high, 

 and support at the top 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 

 companion for flowering aquatics. It vi-ill 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 $1.00 each. 



Eichhornia Azurea. This species of " Water Hyacinth " 

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

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

 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



JUSSifea Longifolia. A very attractive 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 cis. each ; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



Limnanthemum Indicum ( Water Snou</lake). 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. 



NLimnantheinum Nymphaeoides ( Villarsia). 'A pretty^ 

 aqu.itic with Nymjihaea-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 (TVif Fairy Water Lily). Resembles, 

 a miniature Water Lily. The leaves are 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. each; $2. 50 per doz. 



Orontium Aquaticum. Beautiful, velvety green leaves on ' 

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



/ back; flowers small yellow. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

 »Ouvirandra Fenestralis (^Lace-leaf or Lattice-leaf Plant). 

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

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

 merely a network of vascular tissue, resembling lace, or a. 

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

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

 pan should be placed in a tub of water and kept cleanand 

 sweet, and from direct sunlight. Price, $2. 50 each. 



Peltandra Virginica (TF<7/^?-^r«7«). Leaves on long peti- 

 oles, something like a Calla in outline, with greenish flowers, 

 growing a foot or more out of the water. 15 cts. each ;. 

 81.50 per doz. 



Pontederia Cordata {Pickerel Weea). A free-flowering- 

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

 closely-set blue flowers. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Sagittaria Japonica Fl. PI. Very similar to our native 

 species, but producing immense spikes of pure white double 

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



J — riontevidiensis (Giant Arrow/iead). Attains gigantic 

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

 flower-scape towers above the foliage, bearing white flowers 



. v/ith dark blotch at base of each petal. 20 cts. each; $2.00 



/ per doz. 

 ySaururus Cernuus {Lizard's Tail). A desiralile plant for 

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

 J white flowers. 20 cts. each ; $2 00 per doz. 

 '/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. 



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

 for the water garden. 1-5 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



Zizania AQUatica ( IVild Pice). 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. 



I'akkot's Feather. (See preceding page.) 



A new book on Aquatics now in course of preparation v/iU be ready about Midsummer. 



