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Miscellaneous Aquatics—cutinued 
Varieties marked * are hardy. 
Limnocharis Humboldti (Tie Water Poppy). A pretty little aquatic, 
with floating leaves and yellow, poppy like flowers; makes a fine show in 
a tub or pond all summer. 28 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Ludwigia Mulerti. See Aquarium plants, page 272. 
Myriophyllum Proserpinacoides (Parrot’s Feather). Long, trail- 
ing stems, clothed with whorls of the most exquisite foliage, as delicate 
as the Cypress Vine. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz, 
*Orontium Aquaticum. Beautiful, velvety green leaves on the upper 
surface, and a bright, silvery-white color on the back; flowers small; yel- 
low. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Ouvirandra Fenestralis (Lace-leaf or Lattice- 
leaf-Plant). The chief interest in this plant lies in 
the remarkable singularity of the leaves, which are 
of a dark, olive green color, merely a network of 
vascular tissue, resembling lace or a skeletonized 
leaf. Requires to be grown in a shady situation. 
$2.50 each. 
*Peltandra Virginica (Water Arum). 
Leaves something like a Calla in out- 
line, with greenish flowers, growing a 
foot or more out of the water. 15 cts. 
Limnocuaris Humsotpt1 (Water Poppy) 
*Pontederia Cordata (Vickerel 
Weed). A free-flowering plant, 
growing about 2 feet high; spikes of 
closely-set blue flowers. (See cut.) 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
each; $1.50 per doz. 
Pistia Stratiotes ( Water Lettuce). A 
floating aquatic; forms a rosette of light 
green velvety leaves. 25 cts each; $2.50 
per doz. 
Salvinia Braziliensis. See Aqua- 
rium plants, page 272. 
Sagittaria Montevidiensis ( Giant 
Arrowhead). Attains gigantic pro- 
portions, growing 4 to 5 feet high; 
leaves 15 inches long; flower-scape 
towers above the foliage, bearing 
white flowers with dark blotch at 
base of each petal; suitable for mar- 
gins or tub cultivation. 25 cts. 
each; $2.50 per doz. 
*— Japonica FI. Pl. The double- 
flowering arrowhead; very desirable 
for planting in tubs or on margins of 
ponds and streams. 650 cts. each; 
$5.00 per doz. 
*Saururus Cernuus = (Lizard’s 
Twil.) A desirable plant for mar- 
gins; 2 to 24 feet high; leaves heart- 
shaped; fragrant white flowers. 25 
cts. each; $2.50 per doz. PonTEDERIA CORDATA 
*Scirpus Tabernemontani Zebrina. A very ornamental hardy rush, grow- 
ing 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. 
*Thalia dealbata. In this stately semi-aquatic we have a fitting companion 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 mar- 
ginal 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. 
*fypha Latifolia. The well-known Cat Tail; very desirable for the water gar- 
den. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Vallisneria Spiralis (Tape, Hel 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 loth. 15 cts. 
each; $1.50 per doz.; $8.00 per 100 bunches. 
*Zizania Aquatica (Wild Rice). This native aquatic annual is very orna- 
mental; its graceful panicles of blooms are produced on stalks 5 to 10 feet 
high; a most important article of food for wild water fowl; should be grown in 
shallow water. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. SaGirraria Japonica Fi. Pr, 
AQUARIUM PLANTS are one of our Specialties. See list on page 272 
