. proser- pinacoides (P a r rot's Feather). A graceful aquatic with an extremely pretty feathery appearance. The leaves, which are arranged in whorls, are finely cut and are of a soft green color. 15c. each. Ouvirandra fenestralis {Lace-leaf or Lattice-leaf Plant). The chief interest of this plant lies in the remark- able singularity of the leaves, which are 6 to 18 inches long and from 2 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, mere- ly a network of vascular tissue resembling lace, or a skeleton- iz
. proser- pinacoides (P a r rot's Feather). A graceful aquatic with an extremely pretty feathery appearance. The leaves, which are arranged in whorls, are finely cut and are of a soft green color. 15c. each. Ouvirandra fenestralis {Lace-leaf or Lattice-leaf Plant). The chief interest of this plant lies in the remark- able singularity of the leaves, which are 6 to 18 inches long and from 2 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, mere- ly a network of vascular tissue resembling lace, or a skeleton- ized leaf. $ each. Pistia stratiotes {Water Lettuce). A very ornamental aquarium plant, leaves wedge- shaped 2 inches to 5 inches long; it forms a rosette of light green velvety leaves. Sagittaria natans. This plant is indispensable for the aquarium, its long strap-like green leaves resemble the well-known Vallisneria, but is a stronger grower. 15c. each. Salvinia Braziliensis. This pretty little floating aquatic is suitable for all aquaria ; simply requires to be let alone or have the water changed if necessary. The leaves are a soft green, covered with a delicate hairy surface. 15c. each. Stratiotes aloides ( Water Aloe). This much resembles a Pandanus, but grown under the water instead of above ; it has long spiny recurving leaves and spikes of white flowers, which are produced above the water. Easily grown, a great curiosity and very scarce. (See cut.) 25c. each. Vallisneria Spiralis {Tape or Eel Grass). Ribbon-like. A submerged plant with leaves about 6 inches long ; a free growing and desirable plant. 15c. each. atiotes Aloides (Water Aloe).
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