OCEAN GA-RDENS ; 



Some marine plants appear to succeed much 

 better than others, but I believe that happens only 

 from their treatment being imperfectly understood ; 

 and I believe, not only that all the exquisitely 

 beautiful marine Algce of our own shores may be 

 successfully grown, but also that the more splendid 

 varieties of the tropical seas may be made to thrive 

 in properly-heated Aquaria, and thus form one of 

 the most attractive features of our hot-houses — one 

 that has not yet been dreamed of. 



In ordinary Aquaria, such as I am now treat- 

 ing of, I shall name first those species of sea-weed 

 recommended bv Mr. Gosse and others as most 

 easily cultivated, but I shall also point out many 

 other species, which I feel convinced may be suc- 

 cessfully grown under proper management ; and 

 they certainly deserve every effort that can be made 

 to establish them in Aquaria, as they are among 

 the most beautiful of their tribe. 



If not purchased of dealers, the plants must 

 be very carefully collected by the amateur himself, 

 taking care to detach a portion of the substance to 

 which they are growing, and packing them in damp 

 refuse sea-weed, keeping them out of their native 

 element as short a time as possible. 



The plants in most flourishing condition in the 



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