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MISCELLANEOUS AQUATICS— Tender Varieties. 



CypeniS Alternifolius [Umbrella Flan/). An excellent plant for 

 growing in water or damp places. 15 cts. and 25 cts. each. 



C. A. Varieg'ata. Beautiful variegated form of above. 50 cts. each. 



C. GrraciliS. A pretty form with very narrow foliage. 15 cts. 



•C. Papyrus {Papyrus Antiquoriim). This is the true Egyptian paper 

 Plant. From the snow-white pith of its triangular stalks the first paper 

 was made. They are 5 to 8 feet high, and support at the top a tuft 

 of long, thread-like leaves, which give the plant a graceful and striking 

 appearance. It grows finely in shallow water with rich soil. It will 

 also flourish in the garden, with no more water than Cannas require to 

 make them do well. 25 cts. each ; extra size, 50 cts. and $1.00 

 each. 



EicllUovnia Azurea. Produces large spikes of flowers, of a lovely 

 shade of lavender blue, with a rich purple centre; petals delicately 

 frniged. 25 cts. each. 



Eicllhoruia Cras.sipes Major {Water Hyacinth). Bears freely 

 flowers of a delicate lilac rose in trusses like a Hyacinth. Should be 

 grown in about 3 inches of water, so that the ends of the roots can enter 

 the soil. 15 cts. each ; §1.50 per dozen. 



•Jussiaea LiOllg'itblia. A very attractive aquatic, growing 2 to 3 feet 

 high, and producing numerous flowers of a rich golden-yellow, some- 

 what like an Evening Primrose. A good plant for tubs or edge of pond. 

 25 cts. each. 



Liiiniiantliemuin Tracliy.sperninm ( The Fairy Water Lily). 

 Resembles a miniature Water Lily. Pure white flowers borne close to 

 the leaves and upon the same stem. 15 cts. each. 



Limnantliemillll ludicum ( Water Snowjiake). A very 

 pretty floating species, with pure white flowers, beautifully 

 fringed. 20 cts. each. 



liimnOCUaris Humboldti (7%^ Water Poppy). A pretty 

 little aquatic, with yellow, poppy-like flowers, standing out of 

 the water. Fine for growing in an aquarium. 1.5 cts. each. 



liiinilOChariS Pllimieri. An erect-growing plant, stand- 

 ing 1 to 2 feet out of the water, with rich velvety green ellip- 

 tical leaves. Flowers straw color. 25 cts. each. 



Oliviraiulra Pene.StraliS ( Lace-leaf or Lattice-leaf Plant). 

 The chief interest of this plant lies in the remarkable singu- 

 larity of the leaves, which are merely a network of vascular 

 tissue, resembling lace, or a skeletonized leaf. The pot or 

 pan should be placed in a tub of water and kept clean and 

 sweet, and from direct sunlight. Price $2.50 each; specimen 

 plants $5.00 each. 



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Myriophyllum Proserpinacoides (Parrot's Feather). 

 Long trailing stems, clothed with whorls of the most txquisite 

 foliage, resembling the Cypress Vine. I'lanted in a water- 

 tight hanging-basket, it will trail finely. (See cut.) 10 cts. 

 each; $1.00 per dozen. 



Pistia Stratiotes. Avery curious floating plant. It forms 

 a rosette of light green velvety leaves, about 6 inches across; 

 likes plenty of heat, and should be shaded from the sun. 

 15 cts. each. 



Sag'ittaria Graminea. The smallest form of Sagittaria; 

 grass-like leaves; flowers white; produced in great abundance; 

 adapted for tubs or aquariums. 15 cts. each. 



Sag'ittaria M.O\\tey\i\\GJ\S\% {Giant Anoiuhead). Grows 

 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. 20 cts. each. 



niSCELLANEOUS AQUATICS— Hardy Varieties. 



AcorUS Japouica Variegata ( Variegated Sic/eet Flag). 

 One of the finest varie.;ated plants in cultivation. 25 cts. each. 



Acorus Gratniiieiis Varieg'atiis. Dwarf growing, 

 with leathery leaves, beautifully margined with white; a hand- 

 some plant for margins or pot culture. 20 cts. each. 



AponO^etOU DistacliyOIl {Cape Pond Weed). A very 

 interesting aquatic. The fork-shaped spikes of pure white 

 fl.)wers are freely produced, and have the fragrance of Haw- 

 thorn. (See cut.) 25 and 50 cts. each. 



Brasenia Peltata ( Water Shield). Suitable for aquariums 

 or edgings of small aquatic gardens. Flowers small, dull 

 purple. 10 cts. each; $1,00 per dozen. 



Caltlia PalllStris ( Marsh Marigold). Bright yellow flow- 

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



Caltlia PalustriS Fl. PI. Double golden-yellow flowers, 

 resembling a Double Begonia. 25 cts. each. 



Aponogeton Distachyon. 



Liuiiiaiitlieiiiiiiu Nyinpligeoides ( Villarsia). A pretty 



aquatic, with Nymphsea-like leaves and golden-yellow flowers, 

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

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



Liiunantlieiniiiii Laciinosiiiu {Floating Heart). A 

 pretty aquatic, v ith blotched leaves, like a Cyclamen, pure 

 while flowers. 15 cts. each. 

 Orontium Aqiiaticuni. Beautiful, velvety green leaves 

 on the ujiper surface, and of a bright silvery-white color on 

 the back ; flower small yellow. 15 cts. each. 

 Peltaudra Virgillica ( Water Anan). Leaves on long 

 petioles, something like a Calla in outline, with greenish 

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

 Poiltederia Cordata {Pickerel Weed). A free-flowering 

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

 closely-set blue flowers. 15 cts. each. 



SaururilS Cernims {Lizard's Tail). A desirable 

 plant for margins ; 2 to 2^ feet high ; leaves heart- 

 shaped ; fragrant white flowers. 20 cts. each. 

 Scirpiis Taberua?inoiitaiia Zebriiia. A 



very ornamental rush, growing 3 to 4 feet high, pro- 

 ducing 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 cts. each. 



Sagittaria Japonit-a Fl. PI. Very similar to our 

 native species, but producing immense spikes of pure 

 white double flowers. 20 cts. each. 



Typlia Latifolia. The well-known Cat Tail, very 

 desirable for the water garden. 15 cts. each. 



Zizania Aqiiatioa (Wild Pice). This native 

 aquatic annual is very ornamental ; its graceful pani- 

 cles of bloom are produced on stalks 5 to 10 feet 

 high; should be grown in shallow water. 10 cts, 

 each ; 75 cts. per dozen. 



