. Cabomba Viridifolia ( Washington Orass). A pretty and popular submerged plant; leaves brilliant, glossy green, fan- shaped, and more beautiful than the most delicate fern. 25 cts. per bunch; $ per doz. Cyperus Aiternlfollus. An excellent plant for growing in water or damp places, will 'hrive in any good soil, and al- ways presents a green and attractive appearance. 25 cts. each; $ 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; $:!!.50 per doz. Ludwigia Mulertti. O
. Cabomba Viridifolia ( Washington Orass). A pretty and popular submerged plant; leaves brilliant, glossy green, fan- shaped, and more beautiful than the most delicate fern. 25 cts. per bunch; $ per doz. Cyperus Aiternlfollus. An excellent plant for growing in water or damp places, will 'hrive in any good soil, and al- ways presents a green and attractive appearance. 25 cts. each; $ 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; $:!!.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; $ per doz. It is doubtful if anything is more fascinating tc the young as well as to the older members of the household than to watcli 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. We have prepared a Leaflet giving complete directions for tlie cultivation of Hardy and Tender Water Lilies, Aquarium plants and other aquatics. Copies free on re- quest. Anacharis Canadensis Gigantea (Giant Water Weed). A beautiful submerged plant, with dark green ovate leaves and light stems; of quick growth. The best oxygenator and a splendid Aquarium plant. 25 cts. each; $ 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; $ per doz. Sagittaria Sinensis (Oiant Sagittaria). Leaves dark green; broader and stronger than S. natans, and a freer grower; the best form
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