Aquatic Plants for Aquariums. 



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 lile in 

 the aquaria. Fish will not thrive unless enough plants are 

 growing to furnish tliem 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. 



Anacharis Canadensis Gigantea (Giant Water 

 Weed). A beautiful submerged plant, with dark green 

 ovate leaves and light stems; of quick growth. The 

 best oxygenator and a splendid Aquarium plant. 15 

 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



Cabomba VIridifolia ( Washington Grass). A pretty 

 and popular submerged plant; leaves brilliant, glossy 

 green, fan-shaped, and more beautiful than the most 

 delicate fern. 10 cts. per bunch; $1.00 per doz.; pot 

 plants, 25 cts. each. 



Cyperus Alternifolius. An excellent plant for growing 

 in water or damp places; will thrive in any good soil, and al- 

 ways presents a groen and attractive appearance. 15 cts. and 

 25 cts. each; $1.50 and $2.50 per doz. 



Eichhomia Crassipes Major ( Water Hyacinth). .\ very 

 showy floating aquatic, bearing flowers of a delicate lilac-rose 

 in trusses like a Hyacinth; 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



Ludwigia flulerttii. One of the prettiest of the submerged 

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

 the under side, are very attractive and entirely distinct from 

 all other aquarium plants. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



nyriophyllum Proserpinacoides (Parrot's Feather.) 

 Long, trailing stems, clothed with whorls of the most ex- 

 quisite foliage, as delicate as the Cypress Vine. Planted in 

 water-tight hanging-baskets, so water can be kept standing on 

 the surface, it will trail finely. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 



Sagittaria Natans. This plant is indispensable for the 

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

 known Vallisneria. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



Sagittaria Sinensis (Giant Sagittaria). Leaves dark 

 green; broader and stronger than 8. Natans, and a freer 

 grower; the best form for the aquarium. 15 cts. each; 

 $1.50 per doz. 



Saivinia Braziliensis. This is a pretty little floating aquatic. 

 The leaves are a soft green, covered with a delicate hairy sur- 

 face. 15 cts. per bunch; $1.50 per doz. 



Vallisneria Spiralis Gigantea (Giant Eel Grass). A 

 submerged plant with ribbon like leaves, lA-inch wide and 

 from 1 to 2 feet long; a free grower and a good oxygenator. 

 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



THE AMATEUR AQUARIST. A valuable book, giving full directions for the management of the Aquarium. Price, $1.00. postpaid. 



Select List of Hardy Climbing Plants. 



Akebia Quinata. A 



violet-brown flowers. 



quick grower, with bunches of small 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Ampelopsis Engelmanni. A variety of the Virginia creeper 



with foliage of glossy green, changing to brilliant crimson in 



autumn. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Quinquifolia ( Virginia Creeper). 25 cts. each; $2.50 



per doz. 

 Veitchii {Boston Ivy). The best climber to cling to walls, 

 trees, etc. Strong plants, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; 

 $10.00 per 100. Extra strong plants, 25 cts. each; $2.50 

 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 

 Aristolochia Sipho {Dutchman's Pipe.) A strong grower, 

 with large leaves and pipe-like flowers. 50 cts. each; 

 $5.00 per doz. 

 Bignonia Grandiflora (Tnimpet Vine). Large, orange-red 

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



Radicans. Dark red, very free-flowering. 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz. 

 Celastrus Scandens {Bitter Sweet). 25 cts. each; $2.50 



per doz. 

 Clematis Paniculata (Japanese Virgin's Bower). One 

 of the finest climbers; clouds of small fragrant flowers in Au- 

 gust. Strong plants, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 

 per 100. Extra strong plants, 2o cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 

 $15.00 per 100. 

 Clematis, Large Flowering Sorts. We can supply fine, 

 strong roots of the following choice varieties : 

 Anderson Henryl. Creamy- white, large. 

 BoskOOp Seedling. Extra large, lavender. 

 Duchess of Edinburgh. Double pure white. 

 Jackmanl. The popular rich purple variety. 

 rime. Baron Velllard. Light rose, with lilac shading. 

 Ville de Lyon. The nearest approach to a red. 



Any of the Large-flowering Clematis, 40 cts. each; $4.00 

 per doz. 



Red, 



Honeysuckle Chinese Evergreen (Woodbine). 

 yellow and white. 

 Halliana. White, turning yellow. 

 Variegated. Foliage mottled yellow and green. 

 Yellow Trumpet. Clusters of yellow trumpet-shaped 



flowers all summer. -50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 

 Any of the above (except where noted), 25 cts. each; $2.50 



per doz. 



Ivy, English. Invaluable for covering walls; also for cover- 

 ing graves. 25 cts. each; $250 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Jasmine Nudiflorum. Yellow, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Officinale. Pure white. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Lathy rus Latifolius (Everlasting Pea). Deep rosy-red, 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Latifolius albus. White, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Polygonum Multiflorum. A very rapid grower, with 

 masses of foamy white flowers, from September to October. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Schizophragma Hydrangeoides (Climbing Hydrangea). 

 Strong plants, $1.00 each. 



Vitis Henryana. An interesting and desirable variety with 

 deep velvety green leaves; midrib and principle veins sil- 

 very white. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 

 Humulifolia. A desirable climber, with glossy dark green 

 leaves and covered in autumn with rich blue and purple ber- 

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



Wistaria Sinensis. Blue. 50 cts. each. 

 Sinensis Alba. White. 50 cts. each. 



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