Choice Coniferous Evergreens, 



The few Evergreens offered below are the rarer, choicer sorts of easy culture and perfect hardiness. The plants are all grown 

 either in willow baskets or tubs so that they may be planted at any time with perfect safety. The varieties supplied in baskets 

 may be planted out, basket and all, which will gradually decay, thus saving all disturbance of the roots and reducing the risk of 

 loss to a minimum. 



Cryptomeria Japonica Lobbi Compacta (Dwarf Japan 

 Cedar). A handsome dwarf Japanese Conifera of pyramidal 

 outline, resembling somewhat the well-known Araucaria Excelsa. 

 Plants, 3 feet high, $2.50 each. 



Junlperus Japonica Aurea (Japanese Golden Cedar). The 



bright golden tips to the foliage form a pleasing and attractive 

 contrast with the dark green liackground of the rest of the plant. 

 Plants, 3 feet high, $2.50 each. 



Juniperus Pfitzerianus. A beautiful new form, with graceful 

 dark green foliage. We consider this one of the most substantial 

 and attractive of the new evergreens. Plants, 21 feet high, $250 

 each. 



Juniperus Virginiana Glauca (.Blue Virginia Cedar). A 

 very ornamental variety, with rich, silvery-blue foliage; keeps 

 color well throughout the entire year. Plants, 3 feet high, $2.00 

 each. 



Picea Pungens Glauca Kosteri. The blue Spruce of Colorado, 

 greatly improved. The attractive silvery-blue color stands out 

 Strongly against the green of all other shrubbery and evergreens. 

 A healthy, vigorous grower. Thrifty young plants, 15 inches 

 high, $1.50 each. 



Retinispora Filifera ( Thread-branched Japanese Cypress). 



Of very graceful outline, with bright green foliage, particularly 

 handsome on account of the ends of its shoots drooping in long 

 filaments. Plants, S\ feet high, $3 50 each. 



ThuyopsiS Standishi. A strikingly distinct Evergreen, of some- 

 what irregular but graceful habit, tending to pyramidal form. 

 Foliage is of a rich, dark green color. Plants, 3 feet high, 



_ $2.00 each. 



Juniperus Pfitzbkianus, 



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 them with oxygen. To do this there 

 should be not less than one plant to every two gallons of 

 water. The ideal temperature is about .'>0 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 green and attractive appearance. 15 cts. and 



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

 Eichhornia Crassipes Major ( Wati r Hyacinth). A very 



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



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

 Ludwigia Mulerttii. 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. 

 Myriophyllum Proserpinacoides (Parrot'* 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. 



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Sagittarla Natans. This plant is indispensable for the 

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

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



Sagittaria Sinensis ( G iant tfngittaria). Leaves dark 

 green; broader and stronger than S. Xata/is, anil a freer 

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

 $1.50 per doz. 



Salvinia 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. 



VaUisneria Spiralis Gigantea ( Giant Eel Crass). A 



submerged plant with ribbon-like leaves, l£-inch wide and 

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

 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



tion» for the management of the Aqurium. Price, $1.00, postpaid. 



