PLANT DEPARTMENT. 



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NELUMBIUM. 



These wonderful plants, though mostly coming from 

 tropical and semi-tropical regions, have proven to be en- 

 tirely hardy in this country, enduring any degree of cold 

 short of actual freezing. These may be grown and flowered 

 in a large tub, or in a cement basin sunk in the ground, 

 where the water is 12 or 15 inches deep. 

 N. Luteum. Though a native of this country, it is not 

 common. The flowers are a rich sulphur-yellow, as 

 large as a quart bowl, and have a strong fragrance. 

 This will be found one of the most effective, and should 

 be in every collection. 50 cts. each. 

 N. Nuciferum Album Striatum. The flowers of this 

 are white, the edge of each petal irregularly marked 

 and splashed with crimson. $4.00 each. 

 N. Nuciferum Roseum. Flowers of a uniform deep 

 rose pink color, much darker than Speciosum. First 

 size, $3.00 each ; second size, $2.00 each. 

 N. Speciosum. This is the true Lotus of Egypt, and is 

 one of the loveliest of the Water Lilies. The flowers 

 when just expanding are of a beautiful rosy pink 

 color ; when open they are of a creamy white and pink, 

 and are very fragrant — they open in the morning and 

 close in the afternoon. It is a very interesting plant 

 and has been an immense success everywhere. First 

 size, $4.00 ; second size, $2.50. 



Nelumbium. 



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AZOLLA CAROLINIANA. 



A floating plant which produces no flowers, but is ex- 

 ceedingly interesting on account of the beauty and deli- 

 cacy of its foliage. A small plant placed in a pan of water 

 soon covers the entire surface ; it should be grown in the 

 shade. 25 cts. each. 



CERATOPTERIS THALICTROIDES. 



This is an extremely curious and interesting Fern, grow- 

 ing with its roots entirely submerged in water, either in a 

 pot or planted out in shallow water. The fronds are from 

 1 to 3 feet long and beautifully forked ; it is sometimes 

 called the floating Stag's Horn Fern. 75 cts. each. Ready 

 April 15th. 



CYPERUS ALTERIMIFOLIUS. 



An excellent plant for growing in water or damp places ; 

 will thrive in any good soil, and always present a green 

 and attractive appearance. Plant in centre of tub. 25 

 cts. each. 



JUNCUS ZEBRINUS. 



This is a true rush, growing from li to 3 feet high, pro- 

 ducing leaves variegated in the same manner as a porcu- 

 pine quill, with alternate bands of green and pure white. 

 It may be grown either as an aquatic or as a garden or 

 window plant. 30 cts. each. 



LIMNOCHARIS HUMBOLDTI. 



A pretty little aquatic, with oval leaves, and yellow, 

 poppy-like flowers, standing out of the water. It should 

 be grown in partial shade. It is a good plant for growing 

 in shallow water or an aquarium. 50 cts. each. 



LIMNANTHEMUM NYMPH/EOIDES. 



The flowers of this are similar to the above, but the leaf 

 is larger, resembling a small Water Lily leaf, and is very 

 pretty. It may be grown the same as the Limnocharis, 

 and is perfectly hardy. 30 cts. each. 



IEIS. — 



VVe would specially recommend the Iris for planting 

 round water lily ponds or in moist situations. Its lovely 

 flowers will afford a charming contrast to the lilies. As 

 they are perfectly hardy they can remain from year, to 

 year without any care, and increase in beauty with age. 

 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 



OUVIRAIMDRA FENESTRAUS. 



(Lattice Leaf Plant.) 



This is popularly known as the Lace or Lattice Leaf 

 Plant, and is one of the most singular plants in existence. 

 The leaves are from 6 to 18 inches in length, and from 2 

 to 4 inches in breadth, of a dark olive-green color, and 

 present the appearance of a beautiful piece of net-work, 

 or & skeletonized leaf. It must be kept under glass all the 

 year, and should be grown in a pan filled with a mixture 

 of loam and leaf mould ; the pan should be placed in a tub 

 of water, and the water kept sweet and the leaves clean.. 

 $2.00 to $5.00 each. 



PAPYRUS ANTIQUORUM. 



This is the true Egyptian paper plant. It grows finely 

 in shallow water, with rich soil or mud, and makes a 

 splendid companion to flowering aquatics. $1.00 each. 



PISTIA STRATIOTES. 



A very curious plant, which floats upon the water, its 

 long fibrous roots extend downwards, but have no connec- 

 tion with the soil. It forms a rosette of light green vel- 

 vety leaves, about 6 inches across ; likes plenty of heat and 

 should be shaded from the direct rays of the sun. 25 cts.., 

 $2.00 per doz. 



PONTEDERIA CRASSIPES. 



An extremely interesting plant, which floats upon the 

 water like 'Water Lettuce. Each crown produces neat 

 rosettes of leaves, the stems of which are enlarged in the 

 middle into curious oval bulbs filled with air cells, which 

 enable the whole plant to float. If it is desired to flower, 

 the roots must be put in loam and covered with water, but 

 by flowering the leaves become elongated, and lose the at- 

 tractive expansion of the petiole; flowers blue. 50 cts. 

 each. 



PONTEDERIA CRASSIPES MAJOR. 



This new variety is an improvement on Pontederia 

 Crassipes, as it bears very freely, flowers of a delicate 

 lilac rose in trusses like a Hyacinth. The individual 

 blooms are 2 inches in diameter. It should be grown in 

 about 3 inches of water, so that the ends of the roots can 

 enter the soil. $1.00 each. 



TRIAN/EA BOGOTENSIS. 



A very curious floating plant with thick, spongy leaves, 

 from V to 1 inch in diameter. 25 cts. each. 



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