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niSCELLANEOUS AQUATICS. 



HARDY VARIETIES. 



Acorus Japonica Variegata ( Variegated Sweet J' lag). 

 One of ihe finest variegated plants in cultivation. 25 

 cts. each. 



Acorus Qramineus Variegatus. Dwarf growing, 

 with leathery leaves, beautilully margined with white; 

 a handsome plant for margins or pot culture. 20 cts. 

 each. 



Aponogeton Distachyon [Cape Pond Weed). A very- 

 interesting aquatic. The fork-shaped spikes of pure 

 white flowers are freely produced, and have the fra- 

 grance of Hawthorn. (See cut). 25 and 50 cts. each. 



Brasenia Peltata ( IVatei- Shield). Suitable for aqua- 

 riums or edgings of small aquatic gardens. Flowers 

 small, dull purple. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per dozen. 



Caltha PalustriS {Mnrsh Marigold). Bright yellow 

 Howers, produced early in spring. 15 cts. each. 



Caltha Palustris Fl, PI. Double golden-yellow flow- 

 ers, resembling a Double Begonia. 25 cts. each. 



Limnanthemum NyrnphEeoides {Villarda). A pretty 

 acquatic, with Nymphaea-like leaves and golden-yellow flow- 

 ers, freely produced. Must be kept in bounds, or it will be- 

 come a troublesome weed. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per dozen. 



.Limanthemuni Lacunosum {Floating Heart). A pretty 

 aquatic, with blotched leaves, like a Cyclamen, pure white 

 flowers. 15 cts. each. 



Orontium Aquaticum. Beautiful, velvety green leaves on 

 the upper surface, and of a Ijright silvery-white color on the 

 back ; flower small yellow. 15 cts. each. 



Peltandra y\r%\\\\cai {Water As-wn). Leaves on long pe- 

 tioles, something like a Calla in outline, with greenish flow- 

 ers, growing a foot or more out of the water. 15 cts. each. 



Pontederia Cordata {Pickerel Weed). A free-flowering 

 plant, growing about 2 feet high, and producing spikes of 

 closely-set blue flowers. 15 cts. each. 



Aponogeton Distachyon. 



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

 margins; 2 to 21 feet high; leaves heart-shaped; fragrant 

 white flowers. 20 cts. each. 



Scirpus Tabernaemontana Zebrina. A very ornamental 

 rush, growing 3 to 4 feet high, pioducing leaves variegated, 

 with alternate bands -of green and pure white. It may be 

 grown as an aquatic, or as a garden or winter plant. 15 els. 

 each. 



Sagittaria Japonica Fl. PI. Very similar to our native 

 species, but producing immense spikes of pure white double 

 flowers. 20 cts: each. 



Typha Latifolia. The well-known Cat Tail, very desiiable 

 for the water garden. 15 cts. each. 



Zizania Aquatica. {Wild Piee). This native aquatic annual 

 is very ornamental ; its graceful panicles of bloom are pro- 

 duced on stalks 5 to 10 feet high ; should be grown in shal- 

 low water. 10 cts. each ; 75 cts. per dozen. Seed, 25 cts. 

 per lb. 



AQUARIUM PLANTS. 



Nothing is more interesting than to watch the development of aquatic plants in an aquarium. We grow large quantities of such 

 varieties as we have found to succeed with the amateur. The following is a list of the best sorts : 

 Azolla Filiculoides [Floating Moss). Leaves deep green, 



reddish on edges and under side, resembling moss. 15 cts. 

 each. 

 Cabomba Viridifolia. The most pleasing of all the sub- 

 merged plants; leaves brilliant, glossy green, fan-shaped, 

 regularly cut and more beautiful than the most delicate fern. 

 10 cts. each; §1.00 per doz. 



Sagittaria Japonica Fl. Pl. 



Cyperus. Various sorts, (See page 118.) 



Eichhornia ( IVater Hyacinth). (See page 118.) 



flydrocharis florsUS-ranse. Rosettes of light green, heart- 

 shaped, floating leaves and pendant silky roots; flowers white. 

 20 cts. each. 



Lirnnobium Spongia [American Frog-Bit). Dark green, 

 heart-shaped leaves, purplish underneath. 10 cts. each. 



Limnocharis ( Water Poppy). (See page 118). 



Ludwigia Mulerttil. A submerged plant with floating stems ; 

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

 yellow flowers produced above water. 15 cts. each. 



riyriophyllum {Parrot's Feather). (See page 118). 



Pistia Stratiotes {Water Lettuce). A very ornamental 

 aqunriuni plant; lorms a rosette of light green velvety leaves. 

 ' 1.5 cts. each. 



Sagittaria Qramiiiea. (See page 118.) 



Sagittaria Natans. This plant is indispensable for the 

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

 knovvn Vallisn-eria. 15 cts. each. 



Sagittaria Sinensis. Leaves dark green; broader and 

 stronger than S. Natans, aiid a freer grower; the best form for 

 the aquarium. 15 cts. each. 



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. each. 



Trapa Natans [Water Chestnut or Water Caltrops). An 

 aquatic annual, producing white flowers with purple claws, 

 floating on the surface of the water. 25 cts. each. 



Vallisneria Spiralis [Tape or Eel Grass). A submerged 

 plant with ribbon-like leaves about 6 inches long; free-grow- 

 ing and desirable. 15 cts. each. 



