. Stratiotes Aloide9 ( Wattr Aloe.) underneath, the slender 10 cts. each. Limnocharis Humboldt!\ (The Water Poppy). (See page 102). 15 cts. each. Ludwigia Mulerttii. A submerged plant with creeping or floating stems, the small ovate leaves are of a bright bronzy green; small yellow flowers produced above water. 15 cts. each. Myriophyllum proserpinacoides (Parrot's Feather). (See page 102). 15 cts. 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. 15 cts. each. Sagittaria gr
. Stratiotes Aloide9 ( Wattr Aloe.) underneath, the slender 10 cts. each. Limnocharis Humboldt!\ (The Water Poppy). (See page 102). 15 cts. each. Ludwigia Mulerttii. A submerged plant with creeping or floating stems, the small ovate leaves are of a bright bronzy green; small yellow flowers produced above water. 15 cts. each. Myriophyllum proserpinacoides (Parrot's Feather). (See page 102). 15 cts. 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. 15 cts. each. Sagittaria graminea. (See page 102). 15 cts. each. Sagittaria natans. This plant is indispensable for the aquarium, its long strap- like green leaves resemble the well-known Valiisneria. 15 cts. each. Salvinia Braziliensis. This pretty little floating aquatic is suitable for ail 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. 15 cts. each. Stratiotes aloides (Water Aloe). This much resembles a Pandanus, but grown un- der 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 curi- osity and very scarce. (See cut). 25 cts. each. Trapa Natans (Water Chest- nut or Water Caltrops). An aquatic, annuai from the South of Europe, producing; white flowers with purple claws, floating among the foliage on the surface of the water. The fruit is very curious. A very desirable plant for the aquarium, tubs or shallow water. 25 cts. each. Valiisneria spiralis (Tape or Eel Grass). Ribbon-like. A submerged plant with leaves about 6 inches long; a free growing and desirable plant. 15 cts. each. Special Offer. One each oi the 16 Aquarium Plants for § For Water Lily and Aquatic Seeds see page 92.
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