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WATER LILIES AND AQUATICS. 



Myriophyllum Proserpinacoides. 



(Parrot's Feather ) 



An Aquatic hanging plant is a novelty indeed, and we have it to 

 perfection in this dainty little jewel. Its long trailing stems are 

 clothed with whorls of the most exquisite foliage, as finely cut as 

 the leaves of the Cypress Vine, and much more delicate. Planted in 

 a water-tight hanging-basket, so water can be kept standing on the 

 surface, it will trail finely. (See cut.) 1-5 cts. each ; §1.50 per doz. 



Ouvirandra Fenestralis. 



(Lace-leaf or Lattice-leaf Plant ) 



The chief interest of this plant lies in the remarkable singularity 

 of the leaves, which are 6 inches to 18 inches long and from 2 

 inches to 4 inches broad, oblong in shape, and spread out nearly 

 horizontally beneath the surface of the water. They are of a dark, 

 olive-green color, merely a network of vascular tissue, resembling 

 lace, or a skeletonized leaf. A compost of good, rich soil, as rec- 

 ommended for water-lilies, is suitable for this plant. The pot or 

 pan should be placed in a tub of water and kept clean and sweet, 

 and from direct sunlight. Native of Madagascar. (See cut.) 

 Price $2.50 each. Specimen plants §5.00 each. 



Parrot's Fe-ather. 



Pistia Stratiotes. 



A very curious plant, which floats upon the water. Its long 

 fibrous roots extend downwards, but have no connection with the 

 soil. It forms a rosette of light green velvety leaves, about 6 

 inches across; likes plenty of heat, and should be shaded from 

 the direct rays of the sun. 15 cts. each. 



Sagittaria L,ancifolia. 



A strong growing and very attractive species. Unlike the 

 more familiar varieties its leaves are lanceolate, 18 inches long, 

 and on a long and stout petiole never sagittate. The scape rises 

 5 feet high and is covered with large, handsome, pure white 

 flowers, 2 inches in diameter. Price 20 cts. each; §2.00 per doz. 



Sagittaria Graniinea. 



The smallest form of Sagittaria ; leaves linear or grass-like ; 

 flowers white; produced in great abundance and remains in bloom 

 longer than any other variety. Well adapted for tubs, shallow 

 water, or aquariums. Price 15 cts. each. 



Ouvirandra Fenestralis. 



MISCEI^LANEOUS HARDY AQUATICS. 



Acorus Japonica Varieg-ata ( Varieg-ated Sweet 



Flag") . 1 he foliage of this plant is beautifully striped with 

 white. It grows well in dry or moist soils. One of the finest 

 variegated plants in cultivation. 25 cts. each; §2 50 per doz. 



Acorns Gramineus Varieg-atus. Dwarf growing, 



with leathery leaves, beautifully margined with white; a 

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



Brasenia Peltata (Water Shield). A very pretty 



plant, suitable for aquariums or edgings of small aquatic gar- 

 dens. Flowers small, dull ])urple, appearing on the water's 

 surface. 10 cts. each ; $2 00 per doz. 



Caltha Palustris Fl. Pl. 



Caltlia Palustris (Marsli Marig^old). Large, bright 

 yellow flowers, produced early in spring. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 

 per doz. 



Caltha Palustris Fl. PI. Large double golden-yellow 

 flowers resembluig a double Begonia ; blooms early in spring. 

 (See cut.) 25 cts. each. 



Iris. These are admirably adapted for the water-garden mar- 

 gins of ponds and streams. See page 1-13. 



Juncus Couglomatis Yariegatis. A very distinct 



and attractive^plant with long yellow striped foliage. 20 



cts. each. 

 Limnanthemum Nj mphajoides (Villarsia). A pretty hardy aqua- 

 tic, with Nymphsea-like leaves and golden-yellow flowers, freely produced; a 

 very rapid grower. JNIust be kept in bounds or it will become a troublesome 

 weed. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



liininaiithemum Liacuuosum (Floating Heart). A pretty liitle 



aquatic with blotched leaves, much like a Cyclamen, pure white flowers. 15 



cts. each; -SI .50 per doz. 

 Orontium Aquaticum. An aquatic with large, beautiful, velvety green 



leaves on the upper surface, and of a bright silvery white color on the back; 



flower small vellow. 15 cts. each ; $1-50 per doz. 



Peltandra Virginica (Water Arum). Leaves on long petioles, 

 somethina like a Calla in outline, with greenish flowers, growing a foot or 

 more out of the water. 15 cts. each ; Sl.oO per doz. 



Pontederia Cordata (Pickerel Weed). A free-flowering plant, 

 growin-T about 2 feet high, and producing spikes of closely-set blue flowers. 

 15 cts. each. 



Scirpus Tabernaemontana Zebrina. A very ornamental rush, grow- 

 ing 3 to 4 feet high, producing leaves variegated in the same manner as a por- 

 cupine quill, 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 ; Sl-50 per doz. 



Zizania Aquatica (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. 



