HISCELLANEOUS AQUATICS. 



HARDY VARIETIES. 



Acorus Japonica Variegata ( Variegated Sweet Flag). 

 One of the finest variegated plants in cultivation. 25 

 cts. each. 



Acorus Gramineus Variegatus. Dwarf growing, 

 with leathery leaves, beautilully margined with white; 

 a handsome plant for margins or pot culture. 20 cts. 

 each. 



Aponogeton Distachyon (Cape Pond Weed). A very 

 interesting aquatic. The fork-shaped spikes of pure 

 white flowers are freely produced, and have the fra- 

 grance of Hawthorn. (See cut). 25 and 50 cts. each. 



Brasenia Peltata ( Water Shield). Suitable for aqua- 

 riums or edgings of small aquatic gardens. Flowers 

 small, dull purple. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per dozen. 



Caltha PalustriS {Marsh Marigold). Bright yellow 

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



Caltha Palustris Fl. PI. Double golden-yellow flow- 

 ers, resembling a Double Begonia. 25 cts. each. 



Limnanthernum Nymphaeoides (Villarsia). A pretty 

 acquatic, with Nymphaea-like leaves and golden-yellow flow- 

 ers, freely produced. Must be kept in bounds, or it will be- 

 come a troublesome weed. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per dozen. 



Limanthemurn Lacunosum (Floating Heart). A pretty 

 aquatic, with blotched leaves, like a Cyclamen, pure white 

 flowers. 15 cts. each. 



Orotltium Aquaticum. Beautiful, velvety green leaves on 

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

 back ; flower small yellow. 15 cts. each. 



Peltandra VirgillJca ( Water Arum). Leaves on long pe- 

 tioles, something like a Calla in outline, with greenish flow- 

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



Potltederia Cordata {Pickerel Weed). A free-flowering 

 plant, growing about 2 feet high, and producing spikes of 

 closely-set blue flowers. 15 cts. each. 



Aponogeton Distachyon. 



Saururus Cernuus (Lizard's Tail). A desirable plant for 

 margins ; 2 to 2\ feet high ; leaves heart-shaped ; fragrant 

 white flowers. 20 cts. each. 



Scirpus Taberna^montana Zebrina. A very ornamental 

 rush, growing 3 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 winter plant. 15 cts. 

 each. 



Sagittaria Japonica Fl. PI. Very similar to our native 

 species, but producing immense spikes of pure white double 

 flowers. 20 cts. each. 



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

 for the water garden. 15 cts. each. 



Zizania Aquatica ( Wild 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 dozen. Seed, 25 cts. 

 per lb. 



AQUARIUM PLANTS. 



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

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

 Azolla Filictlloides {Floating Moss). Leaves deep green, 



reddish on edges and under side, resembling moss. 15 cts. 

 each. 

 Cabomba Viridifolla. The most pleasing of all the sub- 

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

 regularly cut and more beautiful than the most delicate fern. 

 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 



Sagittaria Japonica Fl. Pl. 



Cyperus. Various sorts. (See page 112.) 



Eichhornia ( Water Hyacinth). (See page 112.) 



Hydrocharis Horsus-ranae. Rosettes of light green, heart- 

 shaped, floating leaves and pendant silky roots; flowers white. 

 20 cts. each. 



Limnobium Spongia (American Frog-Bit). Dark green, 

 heart-shaped leaves, purplish underneath. 10 cts. each. 



Limnocharis ( Water Poppy). (See page 112). 



Ludwigia 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. 



riyriophyllum (Parrot's Feather). (Seepage 112). 



Pistia Stratiotes (Water Lettuce). A very ornamental 

 aquarium plant; forms a rosette of light green velvety leaves. 

 15 cts. each. 



Sagittaria Qraminea. (See page 112.) 



Sagittaria Natans. This plant is indispensable for the 

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

 known Vallisneria. 15 cts. each. 



Sagittaria Sinensis . Leaves dark green ; broader and 

 stronger than 5. Natans, and a freer grower; the best form for 

 the aquarium. 15 cts. each. 



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. each. 



Trapa Natans (Water Chestnut or Water Caltrops). An 

 aquatic annual, producing white flowers with purple claws, 

 floating on the surface of the water. 25 cts. each. 



Vallisneria Spiralis (Tape or Eel Grass). A submerged 

 plant with ribbon-like leaves about 6 inches long; free-grow- 

 ing and desirable. 15 cts. each. 



