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DREER'S SELECT LIST. 



Sagittaria 



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Miscellaneous AquatiCS — Tender Varieties.— continued.) 



Ouvirandra Fenestralis. ( Lace-leaf or Lattice-leaf 

 Plant.) The chief interest of this plantlies in the remarkable 

 singularity of the leaves, which are 6 inches to IS inches long 

 and from 2 inches to 4 inches broad, oblong in shape, and spread 

 out nearly horizontally beneath the surface of the water. They 

 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 recommended for water lilies, is suitable for 

 this plant. 1 he pot or pan should be placed in a tub of 

 water and kept clean and sweet, and from direct sunlight. 

 Native of Madagascar. (, See cut.) Price S2. 50 each. Speci- 

 men plants $5.00 each. 



Pistia Stratiotes. A very curious plant, which floats upon 

 the water. It forms a rosette of light green velvety leaves, 

 about 6 inches across ; likes plentv of heat, and should be 

 shaded from the direct rays of the sun. 15 cts. each. 



Sagittaria Lancifolia. A strong growing and very attractive 

 species. Unlike the more familiar varieties, its leaves are 

 lanceolate, IS inches long, and on a long and stout petiole, 

 never saggittate. The scape rises 5 feet high and is covered 

 with large, handsome, pure white flowers, 2 inches in diameter. 

 Price 20 cts. each ; §2.00 per doz. 



Sagittaria Qraminea. The smallest form of Sagittaria ; 



leaves linear or grass-like ; flowers white ; produced in great 



abundance and remains in bloom longer than any other 



variety. Well adapted for tubs, shallow water or aquariums. 



Price 15 cts. each. 



Hontevidiensis. (Giant Arrcrw/iead.) Well named, the plant attaining gigantic proportions, growing 4 to 5 



leaves 15 inches long ; flower-scape towers above the foliage, bearing white flowers with dark blotch at base of 



20 cts. each ; $2.00 per doz. 



Ouvirandra Fenestralis. 



fliSCellaneOUS AquatiCS.— Hardy Varieties. 



Acorus Japonica Variegata (Variegated Sweet Flag). 



The foliage of this plant is beautifully striped with white. It 

 grows well in moist soils. One of the finest variegated plants 

 in cultivation. 25 cts. each ; $2-50 per doz. 



Acorus Gramineus Variegatus. Dwarf growing, with 

 leathery leaves, beautifully margined with white ; a handsome 

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



Brasenia Peltata (Water Shield). A very pretty plant, 

 suitable for aquariums or edgings of small aquatic gardens. 

 Flowers small, dull purple, appearing on the water's surface. 

 10 cts. each ; SI. 00 per doz. 



Caltha Palustris ( Marsh Marigold). Large, bright 

 yellow flowers, produced early in Spring. 15 cts. each. 



Caltha Palustris Fl. PI. Large double golden-yellow 

 flowers, resembling a Double Begonia ; blooms early in 

 Spring. 25 cts. each. 



Limnanthemum Nymphseoides (Villarsia). A pretty 

 hardy aquatic, with Nymph:ea-like leaves and golden-yellow 

 flowers, freely produced ; a very rapid grower. Must be 

 kept in bounds, or it will become a troublesome weed. 

 15 cts. each ; SI. 50 per doz. 



Limnanthemum Lacunosum (Floating Heart). A 

 pretty little aquatic, with blotched leaves, much like a 

 Cyclamen, pure white flowers. 15 cts. each ; SI. 50 per 

 doz. 



Orontium Aquaticum. An aquatic with large, beautiful, 

 velvety green leaves on the upper surface, and of a bright 

 silvery white color on the back ; flower small yellow. 

 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Peltandra Virginica (Water Arum). Leaves on long 

 petioles, something like a Call a in outline, with greenish 

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

 each ; SI. 50 per doz. 



Pontederia Cordata ( Pickerel Weed). A free- flow- 

 ering plant, growing about 2 feel high, and producing 

 spikes of closely-set blue flowers. 15 cts. each. 



Scirpus Tabernzemontana Zebrina. A very orna- 

 mental rush, growing .'! to 4 feet high, producing leaves 

 variegated in the same manner as a porcupine quill, 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 ; SI. 50 per doz. 



Sagittaria Japonica FI. PI. Yen- similar to "bur native 

 species, but producing immense spikes of pure white double 

 flowers. (See cut. | 20 cts. each ; S2.00 per doz. 



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

 for the water garden. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Zizania Aquatica (Wild Rice). This native aquatic 

 annual is very ornamental in the water garden ; its graceful 

 panicles of bloom are produced on stalks .5 to 10 feet high ; 

 should be grown in shallow water. 10 cts. each ; 75 cts. per 

 doz. 



Sagittaria Japonica Fl. Pi.. 



