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Nelumbium or Lotus 



Myriophyllum proserpinacoides {Parrot's Feather). 25 cts. 

 each. 



Pontederia cordata (Pickerel Weed). Flowers blue in spikes 

 18 to 24 inches long. 25 cts. each. 



Sagittaria Japonica fl. pi. Flowers double, pure white. 50 

 cts. each. 



Sagittaria Montevidiensis (Giant Arrowhead). 50 cts. each. 



Saururus cernuus (Lizard's Tail). Flowers white in long re- 

 curved spikes. Fragrant. 25 cts. each. 



Nelumbiums or Lotus 



Note— Nelumbiums can only be supplied in dormant tubers 

 from May 1st to June 1st. 

 Luteum (American Lotas, Water Chinquepin). A superb variety 



with yellow flowers; indigenous in the Western and Southern 



States. $2.00 each. 

 Speciosum (Egyptian Lotus). The best known variety and the 



easiest to grow, desirable for naturalizing in ponds where the 



magnificent foliage and flowers produce a splendid subtropical 



effect. Flowers deep rose color, creamy-white at base of petals. 



$2.00 each. 



Miscellaneous Aquatics 



For marginal and shallow water planting. 



Acorus Japonicus Variegatus (Variegated Sweet Flag). 25 

 cts. each. 



Aponogeton Distachyon (Cape Pond Weed). A very in- 

 teresting aquatic. The fork-shaped spikes of pure white flowers 

 are freely produced, and have the fragrance of Hawthorn. 

 $1.00 each. 



Cyperus Alternifolius (Umbrella Plant). 25 cts. each; $2.50 

 per doz. 



Cyperus Papyrus (Papyrus Antiquorum). The true Egyptian 

 Paper Plant. 50 cts. each; specimen plants in 11 in. tubs, 

 $2.50 each. 



Eichhornia Azurea. Flowers a lovely shade of lavender-blue. 

 This species of Water Hyacinth requires to be planted in soil in 

 shallow water 4 to 8 inches deep. It makes long, trailing, float- 

 ing stems, growing rapidly and flowering profusely all summer. 

 Tender. 50 cts. each. 



Eichhornia crassipes Major (Water Eyacinth). Flowers deli- 

 cate lilac rose in trusses like a Hyacinth. (Illustrated on page 

 199.) 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Jussiaea longifolia. Flowers yellow in great profusion from 

 June until frost. Grows 3 to 4 feet high. 50 cts. each. 



Limnanthemum indicum (Water Snowflake). Flowers white, 

 each petal being fringed like a miniature Ostrich Feather. 50 

 cts. each. 



Limnocharis Humboldti {Water Poppy). Flowers yellow, 

 produced in the greatest profusion all summer. Leaves and 

 flowers floating. One of the best plants for shallow water 6 to 

 8 inches deep or for tub cultivation. Requires greenhouse 

 protection during winter. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Thalia Dealbata. A stately hardy aquatic with Canna-like 

 leaves and tall graceful spikes of plum-colored flowers which are 

 followed by attractive seeds of the same color, it grows from 

 4 to 7 feet high and should be grown in shallow water or wet 

 ground. $1.00 each. 



Typha latifolia (Cat Tail). 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Vallisneria Spiralis (Tape, Eel Grass or Wild Celery). 25 cts. 

 each; $2.50 per doz. 



Zizania Aquatica (Wild Rice). 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Aquatic Plants for Aquariums 



It is doubtful if anything is more fascinating to the young as well as to the older members of the household, than to watch 



ment of animal and plant life in the aquaria. Fish will not thrive unless enough plants are growing to furnish them 



To do this there should be not less than one plant to every two gallons of water. The ideal temperature is about 50 degree: 



corner, or a window facing north, is best during the summer, 



and an east window during the winter. 



Anacharis Canadensis Gigantea (Giant Water Weed). 

 A beautiful submerged plant with dark green ovate leaves 

 and light stems. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Cabomba Viridifolia (Washington Grass). A pretty and 

 popular submerged plant. 25 cts. per bunch; $2.50 per 

 doz. 



Ludwigia Mulertti. One of the prettiest of the sub- 

 merged plants. The small ovate leaves are green above 

 and pink on the under side. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Sagittaria Natans. Long strap-like green leaves re- 

 semble the well-known Vallisneria. 25 cts. each; $2.50 

 per doz. 



Sagittaria Sinensis (Giant Sagittaria). Leaves dark 

 green; broader than 5. Natans. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 

 doz. 



Vallisneria Spiralis Italian Type (Eel Grass). A 

 submerged plant with long ribbon-like leaves. 25 cts. 

 each; $2.50 per doz. 



Collection of one each of above 6 Aquarium Plants, $1.25. A Nicely Arranged Aquarium 



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