AQUATIC PLANTS FOR AQUARIUMS 



It is doubtful if anything is more fascimatinf to the 

 young as well as to the older members of the boosebold than 

 to watch the development of animal and plant life in the 

 aquaria. Fish will not thrive unless enough plants are 

 growing to furnish them with oxygen. To do this there 

 should be not less than one plant to every two gallons of 

 water. The ideal temperature is about 50 degrees, and 

 a shady corner, or a window facing north, is best during 

 the summer, and an east window during the winter. 



Myriophyllum Proserpinacoides (Parrot's Ma- 

 ther). Long, trailing stems, clothed with whork of 

 the most exquisite foilage, as delicate as the Cypress 

 Vine. Planted in water-tight hanging baskets, so water 

 can be kept standing on the surface, it will trail finely. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Anacharis Canadensis (jigantea (Oiant Water Weed). 

 A beautiful submerged plant, with dark green ovate leaves 

 and light stems ; of quick growih. The best oxygenator 

 and a splendid Aquarium plant. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 

 doz. 



Cabomba Viridifolia ( Washington Grass). A pretty and 

 popular submerged plant; leaves brilliant, glossy green, fan- 

 shaped, and more beautiful than the most delicate fern. 25 

 cts. per bunch ; $2.50 per doz. 



Cyperus Alternifolius. An excellent plant for growing in 

 water or' damp places, will thrive in any good soil, and always 

 presents a green and attractive appearance. 25 cts. each ; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



Eichhornia Crassipes Major ( Water Hyacinth). A very 

 showy floating aquatic, bearing flowers of a delicate lilac-rose 

 in trusses like a Hyacinth. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Ludwigia Mulertti. One of the prettiest of the submerged 

 plants. The small ovate leaves, green above and pink on the 

 under side, are very attractive and entirely distinct from all 

 other aquarium plants. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



Sagittaria Natans. This plant is indispensable for the 

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

 known Vallisneria, 25 cts. each ; $2. 50 per doz. 



Sagittaria Sinensis {Oiant Sagittaria). Leaves dark 

 green ; broader and stronger than S. natans, and a freer 

 grower ; the best form for the aquarium. 25 cts. each ; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



Salvlnia Brazillensls.^ This is a pretty little floating 

 aquatic. The leaves are of a soft green, covered with a deli- 

 cate hairy surface. 25 cts. per bunch ; $2.50 per doz. 



Vallisneria Spiralis, Italian Type {Eel Grass). A 

 submerged plant with long ribbon-like leaves. This is the 

 best of the Vallisnerias, a free grower, and a good oxy- 

 genator. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



Vegetable Plants and Roots 



Asparagus Roots. (Ready about October 25t?i). We grow these in 

 immense quantities, and can furnish the following varieties in strong 2-year 

 old roots. Full details of culture are given in a circular which we send on' 

 application. 



— Argenteuil ( Violet). The popular French variety, 



— Dreer's Eclipse. A large and very fine variety. 



— Conover's Colossal. 



— Columbian Mammoth White. 



— Palmetto. 



Price. Any of the above, 35 cts. per doz.; $1.25 per 100; $10.00 

 per 1000. 



Chamomile. 20 cts. each ; $2.00 per doz. 



Chives. For flavoring. 15 cts. per clump ; $1.50 per doz. 



Hop Vine Roots. 25 cts.- each ; $2.50 per doz. 



Horseradish Sets, New Bohemian. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100. 



Mint Roots. 20 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Rhubarb Victoria. Strong roots, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 

 per 100. 



Sage, Holt's Mammoth. A large leaved variety; never runs to seed. 

 20 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Tansy. 20 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Tarragon [Estragon). For Flavoring. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



Thyme, Broad-leaved English. 20 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Dreer's Eclipse Asparagus 



NOTE. — All Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add 10 percent, 

 to value of order to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points west of the Mississippi River. 



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