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Tuberosa Richardsoni. ‘This variety should be 
included in every collection. Flowers pure white 
and quite double, the stamens being converted into 
petals which are more or less fluted in the centre. 
The flowers stand well above the water, the sepals 
and outer petals drooping, forming a perfect globe. 
No variety in our Water Garden is admired by visi- 
tors more than this. ‘The immense snowball-like 
flower, 8 inches in diameter, was declared to be 
the finest White Lily of all. (See cut.) 50 cts. 
each, 
Wm. Doogue. A magnificent Lily of chaste and 
delicate coloring, flowers 54 to 6 inches in diame- 
ter, beautifully cup-shaped and of a pleasing shell- 
pink color, with royal pink sepals. A very sym- 
metrical and distinct flower of great substance, with 
petals of an extraordinary width; of free growth 
and flowering continuously throughout the season. 
$1.50 each, 
Win. Falconer. Flowers .of an intense bright 
garnet color, with a good ruby tone through it, 
intensified by the rich golden centre. $5.00 each. 
NymMPH#A TuUBEROSA RICHARDSONI 
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: 
Anacharis Canadensis Gigantea (Giant Water Weed). | Ludwigia Mulerti. One of the prettiest of the submerged 
A beautiful submerged plant with dark green ovate leaves plants. The small, ovate leaves, green above and pink on the 
and light stems; of quick growth. The best oxygenator and under side, are very attractive and entirely distinct from all 
a splendid Aquarium plant. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. other Aquarium plants. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Cabomba Viridifolia ( Washington Grass). A pretty and | Sagittaria Natans. This plant is indispensable for the 
popular submerged plant; leaves brilliant, glossy green, fan- Aquarium; its long strap-like green leaves resemble the well- 
shaped, regularly cut and more beautiful than the most deli- known Vallisneria. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
cate fern. 15 cts. per bunch; $1.50perdoz. 
Sagittaria Sinensis (Giant Sagitta- 
ria). Leaves dark green; broader and 
stronger than S. Natans, 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 area soft green, 
covered with a delicate hairy surface. 
15 cts. per bunch; $1.50 per doz. 
Valiisneria Spiralis Italian Type (el 
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 
per doz. 
DREER’S 
WATER LILY BOOK 
Free to customers on application 
A NiceELty ARRANGED AQUARIUM 
NOTE.—AII Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add 10 per cent. 
to value of order for postage to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent. to points west of the Mississippi River. 
