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Miscellaneous Aquatics.— Hardy varieties. 



^ Acorus Jjipouica Varieg- ata ( Variigaud S-weet 

 //ry). One of the finest variegated ijlanls in cuUiva- 

 tiun. It grows well in moist soils. '2o cis. each; 

 §2.50 per doz. 



Acorus Gramineus A'^ariegatus. Dwarf grow- 

 ing, with leathery leaves, beautifully margined with 

 white ; a handsome plant for margins or pot culture. 

 20 ct5. each. 



Aponog-etoii Distacliyon {Gipe Fond IVced). 



A very interesting aquatic. The fork-shaped .>;pikes 

 of pure while flowers are freely produced, and have 

 the fragrance of Hawthorn. (See cut.) 25 and 50 

 cts. each ; §2.50 and §5.00 per doz. 

 Brasenia Peltata ( ll'tUer ShiiM). A very pretty 

 plant, suitable for aquariums or edgings of small 

 aquatic gardens. P'lowers small, dull purple. 10 cts. 

 each; §1.00 per doz. 

 Pontederia Cordata [Pickerel ll^eed). A free- 

 flowering plant, growing about 2 feet high, and pro- 

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

 SaururUS Cei'miU.S {Uzard's Tail). A desirable plant 

 for margins ; 2 to 2j feet high ; leaves heart-shaped ; fragrant 

 white flowers produced in a terminal raceme 4 to 6 inches 

 long, drooping at the end. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 



Scirpus Taberiiaeiuontana Zebriiia. A very orna- 

 mental rush, growing 3 to 4 feet high, producing leaves varie- 

 gated, with alternate bands of green and pure w hite. It m:iy 

 be grown as an aquatic, or as a garden or winter plant. ].) 

 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Sagittaria Japonica Fl. PI. Very similar to our 

 native species, but producing immense spikes of pure while 

 double flowers. 20 cis. each ; §2.00 per doz. 



Typlia Liatilblia. The well-known Cat Tail, very desira- 

 ble for the water garden. 1.5 cts. each ; §1.50 per doz. 



Zizailia Aquatiea ( 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. 



Aponogeton Distachvon. 



Caltlia PalUStriS {Marsh Marigold). Large, bright yel- 

 low flowers, produced early in spring. 15 cts. each. 



Caltlia PalUStris Fl. PI. Large, double golden-yellow 

 flowers, resembling a Double Begonia ; blooms in spring. 

 25 els. each. 



Liiniiiantlienium Nynipliaeoides ( Villarsia). A 

 pretty hardy aquatic, with Nymphsea-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 ; $1.50 per doz. 



liininautheiuuni Lacuiiosuni {Floating Heart). A 

 pretty little aquatic, with blotched leaves, like a Cyclamen, 

 pure white flowers. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per poz. 



Orontiuni Aquaticuni. Beautiful, velvely green leaves 

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

 the back ; flower small yellow. 1.5 cts. each ; §1.50 per doz. 



Peltandra Viryinica {Water Arutn). 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 ; §1.50 per duz. 



AQUARIUn PLANTS. 



Cyperus. Various sorts. (See page 111.) 

 Eicllliorilia ( Water Hyacinth). (See page 111 

 LinmobiuiU Spongia {American Frog-Bit). 



aquatic, with dark green, heart-shaped leaves 



underneath. 10 cts. each. 

 LininocliariS ( U'ater Pofpy). (See page HI.) 



Nothing is more interesting than to watch the development of aquatic plants in an aquarium. We grow large quanlit 

 varieties as we have found to succeed with the amateur. The following is a list of the best sorts : 

 Azolla Filiculoides {Floati7tg. Moss). A most pleasing Cyoerus. Various sorts, 



and interesting plant. The leaves are deep green, reddish 



on edges and under side, resembling moss. 1.5 cts. each. 

 Cabomba Viriditblla. The most pleasing of all the 



submerged plants; leaves brilliant, glossy green, fan-shaped, 



regularly cut and more beautiful than the most delicate fern. 



15 cts. each. 



Hydrocharis Morsiis-ranae. Rosettes of light green, 

 heart-shaped, floating leaves and pendant silky roots; flowers 

 white. 20 cts. each. 



LiUdwigia Mulerttii. A submerged plant with floating 

 stems; the small ovate leaves are of a bright bronzy green; 

 small yellow flowers produced above water. 15 cts. each. 



Myriophylluni {Parrot's Feather). (See page 111.) 



Pistia StratioteS {Water Lettuce). A very ornamental 

 aquarium plant; leaves wedge-shaped, 2 to 5 inches long; it 

 forms a rosette of light green velvety leaves. 15 Cts. each. 



Sagittaria Graiuiiiea. (See page 111.) 



Sagittaria Natau.S. This plant is indispensable for the 

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

 known Vallisneria. 15 Cts. each. 



Salviula Krazilieiisis. This pretty little floating aqua- 

 tic is suitable for all aquaria. The leaves are a soft green, 

 covered wilh a delicate hairy surface. 15 cts. each. 



Stratiote.S Aloide.S ( Water Aloe). Tiiis resembles a Pan- 

 dantis, but grown under water instead of above;- it has lonu; 

 spiny recurving leaves and spikes of white flou-ers, which arc 

 produced above the water. (See cut.) 25 cts. each. 



Trapa NatailS ( Water Chestnut or Water Caltrops). An 

 aquatic annual, producing white flowers with purple claw-, 

 floating among the foliage on the surface of the water. Tin- 

 fruit is very curious. 25 cts. each. 



Vallisueria Spirali.S ( Tape or Eel Grass). Ribbon-like. 

 A submerged plant wilh leaves about 6 inches long; free- 

 growing and desirable. 15 cts. each. SrHArmrEs .\i.inu\.<. ^U ater .Xioe). 



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