Aquatic Plants 
Water Hyacinth. 
(Eichhornia flajor.) 
Another of those plants that lias received universal praise, 
and is worthy of all that has been said of it. It floats on the 
water by means of its curious inflated leaf stalks. The flowers 
grow on a spike similar to a hyacinth, and all open at once, 
sparkling as if covered with fine frost, The upper petal, 
which is the largest, has a beautiful lemon-yellow spot in the 
center; around this is a zone of bright metallic blue, which 
softens towards the edge of the petal into a delicate helio¬ 
trope. The other petals are a rosy lilac color throughout. 
15 cents each ; 6 for 50 cents. 
Blue Water Hyacinth. 
(Eichhornia Azurea. ) 
In manner of growth this is altogether different from the 
above, though the flowers are quite similar. In this variety 
the petals are delicately fringed, and the color is a rich blue. 
The upper petal has a blotch of dark indigo blue in the center, 
and in the center of the blotch is a bright lemon-yellow spot. 
25 cents each. 
Water Poppy. 
(Limnocharis Humboldtii.) 
A beautiful little plant, growing in shallow water, and lift¬ 
ing its flowers and foliage 2 or 3 inches above the surface. The 
leaves are 3 inches in diameter, oval, and bright, shining 
green. The yellow flowers are 2 inches across, and somewhat 
resemble miniature poppies. 15 cents each ; 6 for 25 cents. 
Parrot’s Feather. 
(Myriophyllum Proserpinacoides.) 
A most elegant aquatic plant, attractive in any collection. 
It is a most suitable plant to stick x-ound the edges of tubs and 
aquariums, the numerous handsome, tassel-like stems soon 
drooping down 2 or 3 feet in a most graceful manner. It may 
be coixsidered indispensable in all kinds of cut-flower work. 
10 cents each ; 6 for 25 cents. 
Cyperus Alternifolius. 
This plant, not unfitly called the Umbrella Palin, has slen¬ 
der, reed-like stems 1 to 3 feet long, surmounted by a whorl of 
grass-like foliage diverging horizontally. It will grow either 
in water or moist soil. Nice clumps, 15 cents each. 
Papyrus Antiquorum. 
(Egyptian Paper Plant.) 
From the pith of this plant the Egyptians first made paper. 
Has triangular stems G to 8 feet high, surmounted by a tuft of 
long thread-like filaments, which themselves sub-divide into 
smaller ones. Delights in shallow water and rich soil. A 
most desirable aquatic plant. 
Price, 25 cents each. 
Water Lettuce. 
(Pistia Stratiotes.) 
An odd little floating plant from Florida, with habits some¬ 
what like the water hyacinth. The leaves form a rosette 5 or 
6 inches across, and look and feel as if they were covered with 
yellowish green velvet. 
Price, 15 cents each. 
Fairy Water Lily. 
( Limnanthemum trachyspermum.) 
Resembles a miniature Nymphsea in appearance. The foli¬ 
age is greenish yellow, clouded with light brown, and is 
roughly pitted underneath. The flowers are white with yellow 
centers, produced in clusters. Both young plants and flowers 
curiously grow out of the bases of mature leaves. 
Price, 20 cents each. 
Aponogeton distachyon. 
A curious and interesting tuberous-rooted hardy aquatic, 
with pearly white, sweet-scented flowers, borne on forked 
spikes. A good winter bloomer. 
Price, 25 cents eaclx. 
Typha latifolia. 
(Cat’s Tail, or Hercules’ Club.) 
A native flag-like plaut, growing in shallow water and low 
ground, from 6 to 8 feet high, with a spike sui monted by slend¬ 
er flowers, packed solidly together, appearing like thick, 
brownish velvet. Very odd and ornamental. Hardy every¬ 
where. 
Price, 25 cents each. 
Cannas. They delight in moist soil and make a fine sub¬ 
tropical effect planted on the margin of ponds. We have a 
full assortment of newest kinds. 15 to 25 cents each. 
Sagittiara. Distinct varieties. 15 to 25 cents each. 
Ouvirandra Fenestralis. Lace-leaf or Lattice-leaf Plant. 
$2.50 to $5.00 each. — _ 
Iris Kaempferi. Japanese Iris. Distinct Named sorts. 25 
cents each. 
Caladium esculentum. Native of Monterey, where it grows 
in water, and if planted with tropical Water Lilt'es,'1eaves~ 
may be had 2 feet wide and 3 feet long, and enormous sweet- 
scented flowers four times as large as a calla will be had all 
summer. Price, 25 to 50 cents each. 
Eulalias. Beautiful hardy grasses, very effective in the yard 
or lawn, and indispensable for the low, moist background of 
the sub-tropical garden. The elegant plumes are useful for 
drying and using in vases for decorations. 
E. Japonica variegata. Leaves distinctly striped with white. 
25 cts. each. 
E. Japonica zebrina. The long green leaves have yellow bars 
running beautifully cross-wise, not longitudinally, as in the 
other variety. 25 cts. each. 
E. graciilima univittata. Very ornamental. Has very nar¬ 
row leaves, with a distinct band of white down the center,. 
25 cents each. 
One each of these three beautiful Eulalias for 50 cts. 
Aquarium plants. A complete assortment. Nice collections 
for small or large aquariums. 50 cents to $1.00 each. 
Zizania Aquatica (Wild Rice.) 10 cents each, 75 cents per. doz. 
Calla. 25 to 50 cents each. 
Roses. All tlie standard Vcirieties. 10 cents each, 16 for $1.00 
all different. 
Chrysanthemums. 16 for $1.00 all different. 
Geraniums. 10 cents each, 16 for $1.00. 
Coleus. 5 cents each, $3.00 per. 100. 
Other bedding Plants. A general assortment at eurrent prices. 
