. Illustrated catalogue of plants, bulbs, trees, Nurseries (Horticulture) Kentucky Louisville Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. Water Hyacinth. Limnanthemum Indicum. (WATER SNOWFLAKE.) In growth the plant resembles the water lily, with leaves from three to five inches across. The flowers are pro- duced upon the stem of the leaf, and are about as large as a fifty cent piece. They are white and the upper sur- face of the petals is covered with a delicate fringe, giv- ing them the appearance of crystals, star shaped snow- flak
. Illustrated catalogue of plants, bulbs, trees, Nurseries (Horticulture) Kentucky Louisville Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. Water Hyacinth. Limnanthemum Indicum. (WATER SNOWFLAKE.) In growth the plant resembles the water lily, with leaves from three to five inches across. The flowers are pro- duced upon the stem of the leaf, and are about as large as a fifty cent piece. They are white and the upper sur- face of the petals is covered with a delicate fringe, giv- ing them the appearance of crystals, star shaped snow- flakes. 50 cents each. Eichliornia Crassipes Major (Pontederia.) (THE WATER HYACINTH.) The leaves of this charming plant are borne in curious swol- len stems, which at first sight appear like those of a pitcher plant. On examination these stems prove to be filled with delicate, spongy air cells. It Is the nature of this plant to float around on the water, its large clusters of hairy roots hanging downward under the surface. The blossoms are of a beautiful rosy lilac color, produced in large spikes like a hyacinth. They are produced freely during summer and autumn. It flowers best if grown in two or three inches of water with rich soil- for the roots to take hold upon, or if crowded and matted together when floating in deep water. Per half-doz., $1; 15c each. Papyrus Antiquorum. This is the true Egyptian paper plant. From the snow white pith of its triangular stalks the first paper was made. They are five or six foot high and support at the top a tuft of long, thread-like leaves, which give the plant a graceful and striking appearance. It grows finely in shal- low water with rich soil or mud. and makes a splendid companion for flowering aquatics. It will also flourish and make a fine Hump in the garden with no more water than cannas require to make them do well. 50 cents each. Juncus Zebrinus. This is a true rush, growing from one and one-half to three feet high, producing leaves va
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