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Veronica (Speedwell). 



Liongit'olia Subsessilis. Spikes of blue flowers a foot long; July to Sept.; 2 ft. 



Incuna. Silvery foliage, blue flowers; July and August; I ft. 



Rosea. A tine rose-colored variety; l-i ft. 



Maritiina. Blue; July to September; 3 ft. • 



Spicata. Long spikes of bright blue; June and July; IS inches. 



Rupestris. A line rock plant, with bright blue flowers in early spring. 



Virgiiiica. White; July and August ; 4 ft. 

 Venioiiia Arkaiisaiia (Iron Weed). Large beads of purple in September; 5 ft. 

 Ilardv Violets. 



Pedata (Bird'H-foot Violet). A fine native variety, showy blue in flowers spring. 



10 cts. eacli; §1.00 per doz. 



Pedata Bicolor. A handsome variety of the above; flowers purple and v/liite. 

 Viiica Minor (Periwinkle, or Trailing Mi/rlle). A fine evergreen trailing jilant. 

 Yucca Filamentosa (Adam's Needle). Very ornamental, sword-like foliage and tall 

 '^ spikes of creamy-white flowers in June; 6 ft. 



All Hardy Perennial Plants (except wliere noted) at the uniform price of 15 

 cents each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Collections of Hardy Perennial Plants. 



For customers who are not acquainted with the diflerent varieties we offer the fol- 

 lowing collections, that, when once planted, will, with very little care, keep the garden 

 gay with flowers from the time frost leaves the ground until late in the autumn. 



12 distinct species, our selection $1 .50 | 25 distinct species, our selection... $2 75 



."iO distinct species and varieties, our selection 5 00 



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Plants for Aquariums, 



Anacharis (Giant Water Weed). 



Ludwigia flaierttii. A sulmeigcd plant with floating 

 stems; the small ovate leaves are of a bright bronzy green ; 

 small yellow flowers produced above water. 15 cts. per 

 bunch; $1 50 per doz. Pot plants, 25 cts. each. 



Myriophyirum Proserpinacoides (Parrot's Feather). 

 Long, trailing stems, clotlied with wliorls of the most ex- 

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

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

 the surface, it will trail finely. 10 cts. each; $100 per 

 doz 



Sagittaria Natans. This plant is indispensable for the 

 aquaitum ; its long stiap-like green leaves resemble the well- 

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



There is a rapidly growing interest in 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 absolutely essential for the welfare of the fish that sufficient 

 plants be grown in the Aquarium to supply them with air. The list 

 of plants offered below are the best known oxygenators, and there 

 should be at least one plant to every two gallons of water. 



For full details of management we recommend the book, The 

 Amateur Aquarist, a very jiractical work. Price, $1.00, 

 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 

 aquarium plant. 15 cts. each; $1..50 per dor. 

 Cabomba Viridifolia ( Washington Grass). A pretty and popular 

 submerged plant; leaves brilliant, glossy green, fan-shaped, regu- 

 larly cut 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 alwavs 

 presents a green and attractive appearance. 15 cts. and 25 cts. 

 e.ich ; $1..50 and $250 per doz. 

 Eichhornia Crassipes Major ( Water Hyacinth). A very 

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

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



Sagittaria Sinensis ( Giant Sagittaria). Leaves dark 

 green ; broader and stronger than .S". Natans, and a freer 

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

 $1.50 per doz. 



Salvinia Brazifiensis. 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 G\%Sintea. [Giant Eel Grass). A sub 

 merged plant with ribbon-like leaves; \ inch wide and 

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

 1.5 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



THE AMATEUR AQUARIST, gives full directions for the management of the Aquarium. Price, $1.00, postpaid. 



