Cypgrus ALTERNIFOLIUS. 
Miscellaneous Aquatics. 
See also under Aquarium Plants on preceding page. 
Acorus Japonica Variegata ( Varegated Sweet Flag). One 
of the finest variegated plants in cultivation. 26 cts. each; 
$2.50 per doz. 
— Gramineus Variegatus. Dwarf growing, with leathery 
leaves, beautifully margined with white; handsome plant for 
margins or pot culture. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 
Aponogeton Distachyon (Cafe Pond Weed). A very inter- 
esting aquatic. The tork-shaped spikes of pure white flow- 
ers are freely produced, and have the fragrance of Hawthorn. 
50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Brasenia Peltata (Water Shield). 
edgings of small aquatic gardens, 
ple. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 
Caltha Palustris (JZ17sh Marigold). Bright yellow flowers, 
produced early in spring. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
——FI. Pl. Double golden-yellow flowers, resembling a 
Double Begonia. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Cyperus Alternifolius. An excellent plant for growing in 
water or damp places; will thrive in any good soil, and always 
presents a green and attractive appearance. 15 cts, and 25 
cts. each; $1.50 and $2 50 per doz. Seed, 10 cts. per pkt. 
— Papyrus (Papyrus Antiquorum). This is the true Egyptain 
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, and makes a splendid 
companion for flowering aquatics, It will also flourish and 
make a fine clump in the garden, with no more water than 
Cannas require to make them do well. 265 cts. each; extra 
size, 50 cts. and $1.00 each. 
Eichhornia Azurea, This species of ‘ Water Hyacinth” 
produces large spikes of flowers, of a lovely shade of laven- 
der-blue, with a rich purple centre ; petals delicately fringed. 
25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 
Jussiza Longifolia. A very attractive and desirable aquatic, 
growing 2 to 3 feet high. Erect, slightly drooping at the 
points, and producing numerous axillary flowers of a rich 
golden-yellow, somewhat like an Evening Primrose. A good 
plant for tubs or planting on edge of pond. 25 cts, each; 
$2.50 per doz. 
Limnanthemum Indicum (Water Snowflake). A very 
pretty floating species, with light green, roundish leaves, and 
pure white flowers, most beautifully fringed. 20 cts. each; 
$2.00 per doz. 
—Lacunosum (floating Heart). A pretty aquatic, with 
blotched leaves, like a Cyclamen, pure white flowers. 15 cts, 
each; $1.50 per doz. 
Suitable for aquariums or 
Flowers small, dull pur- 
Limnanthemum Nymphezoides (Vi//arsia). A pretty 
aquatic with Nymphezea-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 doz. 
— Trachyspermum (Zhe Fairy Water Lily). Resembles 
a miniature Water Lily. The leaves are about 3 inches in 
diameter, flowers pure white, and borne close to the leaves 
and upon the same stem. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Limnocharis Plumieri. An erect-growing plant, standing 
1 to 2 feet out of the water, with elliptical leaves 4 to 6 
inches long, and of a velvety green. Flowers straw color. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Orontium Aquaticum, Beautiful, velvety green leaves on 
-the upper surface, and a bright silvery-white color on the 
back; flowers small yellow. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Ouvirandra Fenestralis (Lace-leaf or Lattice-leaf Plant). 
The chief interest of this plant lies in the remarkable sing- 
ularity of the leaves, which are of a dark, olive-green color, 
merely a network of vascular tissue, resembling lace, or a 
skeletonized leaf. A compost of good, rich soil, as recom- 
mended for water lilies, is suitable for this plant. 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. 
Peltandra Virginica (Water Arum). Leaves on long peti- 
oles, something like a Calla in outline, with greenish flowers, 
growing a foot or more out of the water. 15 cts. each; 
$1.50 per doz. 
Pistia Stratiotes (Water Lettuce). A floating aquatic; 
forms a rosette of light green velvety leaves. 15 cts. each; 
$1.50 per doz. 
Pontederia Cordata (Pickerel Weed). A free-flowering 
plant, growing about two feet high, and producing spikes of 
closely-set blue flowers. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Sagittaria Montevidiensis (Grant Arrowhead), Attains 
gigantic proportions, growing 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; 
$2.00 per doz. 
Saururus Cernuus (Zizard’s Tail). A desirable plant for 
margins; 2 to 24 feet high; leaves heart-shaped; fragrant 
white flowers. 20 cts. each; $200 per doz. 
Scirpus Tabernzmontana Zebrina. A very ornamental 
rush, growing 8 to 4 feet high, producing leaves variegated, 
with alternate bands of green and pure white. It may be 
grown as an aquatic, or as a garden or window plant. 20 cts. 
each; $2.50 per doz. 
Typha Latifolia, The well-known Cat Tail; very desirable 
for the water garden. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Zizania Aquatica (z/d Rice). 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 doz. Seed, 30 cts. per Ib. 
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Parkot’s FEATHER. 
(See preceding page.) 
Aquatics of all sorts are included in the new book, Water Gardening, by Peter Bisset. 
Price, $2.50, postpaid. 
