Aquatic Plants for Aquariums. 



There is a rapidly growing interest in the culture of fancy fisli and aquatic plants in Aquariums, and it is doulitful 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 esriential 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. 



Anacharis Canadensis Qigantea ( (Pmn/ Water lVe,-</). 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 ViritiUoUa ( IVasAin^fon Grass). A pretty and 

 jiopular submerged plant; leaves brilliant, glossy green, fan- 

 shaped, regularly cut and more beautiful than the most deli- 

 cate 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 

 always presents a green and ntlractive appearance. 15 cts. 

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



Eichhornia Crassipes Major ( Water Hyacinth). A very 

 showy flo.ning aquatic, bearing flowers of a delicate lilac-rose 

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



Ludwigia MulerttH, 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 (ither Aquarium plants. 25 cts. each; §2 50 per doz. 



I Myriophyllum Proserpinacoides (Parrot's Feather). 

 Long, trailing stems, clothed wiih whorls of the most exqui- 

 site 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; §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 S. A'ataiis, and a freer grower ; the 

 best form for the Aquarium. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



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. per bunch; 

 ?1.50 per doz. 



Vallisneria Spiralis Gigantea (Giant Eel Grass). A 

 .<^ubmerged plant with ribbon like leaves, J 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 AQUAKIST. 



A valuable book giving full directions for tbe management of the Aquarium. 

 Price, $1.00, postpaid. 



