. Dreer's garden calendar : 1897. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. An erect-growing plant, standing velvetv srreen. Flowers, straw color Parrot's Feather. LIMNOCHARIS PLUMIERI. 1 to 2 feet out of the water, with elliptical leaves 4 to 6 inches long, and of a rich . 25 cts. each. 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 wh
. Dreer's garden calendar : 1897. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. An erect-growing plant, standing velvetv srreen. Flowers, straw color Parrot's Feather. LIMNOCHARIS PLUMIERI. 1 to 2 feet out of the water, with elliptical leaves 4 to 6 inches long, and of a rich . 25 cts. each. 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.) 15 cts. each, $ 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 inches broad, oblong in shape, and. Ouvirandra Fenestralis. 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 recommended 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 $ each. Specimen plants $ each. PISTIA STRATIOTES. A very curious plant, which floats upon the water. Its long fibrous roots extend down- wai'ds, 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. SAGITTARIA LANCIFOLIA. A strong growing and very attractive species. Unlike the more familiar varieties its leaves are lan
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