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Continued 



Miscellaneous Aquatics- 



Varieties marked * are hardy 



*Pontederia Cordata {Pickerel Weed). A free flowering plant, 

 growing about 2 feet high; spikes of closely-set blue flowers. 15 cts. 

 each; $1.50 per doz. 



Sagittaria Montivldiensis ( Giant Arrowhead). Attains gi- 

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

 flower-scape towers above the foliage, bearing white flowers with 

 dark blotch at base of each petal; suitable for margins or tub culti- 

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



* — Japonica Fl. PI. The double -flowering arrowhead; very de- 

 sirable for planting in tubs or on margins of ponds and streams. 

 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



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

 margins; 2 to 2\ feet high; leaves heart-shaped; fragrant white 

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



*Scirpus Tabernasmontani Zebrina. A very ornamental hardy 

 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 window plant. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per 

 doz. 



*ThaHa dealbata. In this stately semi-aquatic we have a fitting com- 

 panion for Cyperus Papyrus. The Canna-like leaves borne on tall 

 slender stems wave with the slightest breeze, and the flowers, 

 which are of a deep plum purple, held well above the foliage, 

 make this one of the most ornamental plants for marginal 

 planting or as a specimen for the centre of a pool. Strong 

 plants, 50 cts. each. 



Trapa Natans ( Water Chestnut or Water Caltrops). An 

 aquatic annual, -producing white flowers with purple claws, 

 floating on the surface of the water. Ready May 15th. 25 

 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



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

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



Limnocharis Humeoldti ( Water Poppy) 



Vallisneria Spiralis (Tape, Eel Grass or Wild Celery). 

 A submerged plant with ribbon-like leaves about 6 inches 

 long; free growing and desirable. Useful for planting as food 

 for wild waterfowl. Ready May 15th. 15 cts. each; $1.50 

 per doz.; $8.00 per 100 bunches. 



*Zizania Aquatica ( Wild Rice). This native aquatic an- 

 nual is very ornamental, its graceful panicles of blooms are 

 produced on stalks 5 to 10 feet high; a most important article 

 of food for wild waterfowl; should be grown in shallow 

 water. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



Aquatic Plants for Aquariums 



Anacharis Canadensis Qigantea ( Giant Water Weed). 

 A beautiful submerged plant with dark green ovate leaves 

 and light stems; of quick growth. The best oxygenator and 

 a splendid Aquirium 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. 15 cts. per bunch; $1.50 per doz. 



Ludwigia Mulerti. One of the prettiest of the submerged 

 plants. The small, ovate leaves, green above and pink on the 

 undsr 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. locts. each; $1.50 

 per doz. 



Sagittaria Sinensis (Giant Sagitta- 

 ria). Leaves dark green; broader and 

 stronger than S<. Nutaris, 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 

 pe r doz. 



A Nicely Arranged Aquarium 



DREER'S WATER LILY 

 BOOK 



Tells all about the care of aquariums and 

 gives complete list of suitable plants. 



DREER'S WATER LILY BOOK give* full cultural directions- Copies free on application 



