. Dew drops for famishing flowers. Floriculture. 83 the limited spaee of an aquarium will present the most pictur- esque appearance, for upon them in a great measure will the beauty and attractiveness of the whole depend. The larger plants may be grown in pots, the smaller ones will look hand- some springing from the crevices of the rockwork. Around the large pots may be placed mounds of stones to hide the pots from view. A sufficient variety of plants may be obtained to to make the aquarium fascinating with the additional charm of animal life. The AXI3IALS. The great mistake of the amateur, a
. Dew drops for famishing flowers. Floriculture. 83 the limited spaee of an aquarium will present the most pictur- esque appearance, for upon them in a great measure will the beauty and attractiveness of the whole depend. The larger plants may be grown in pots, the smaller ones will look hand- some springing from the crevices of the rockwork. Around the large pots may be placed mounds of stones to hide the pots from view. A sufficient variety of plants may be obtained to to make the aquarium fascinating with the additional charm of animal life. The AXI3IALS. The great mistake of the amateur, and one which is sure to prove fatal to a certain extent, is crou ding. Two fish, three snails and two plants are sufficient for each g-illon of water, this is the proper proportion as far as we are able to determine. And now we must leave the selection to you, only saying that you must not overlook the Mollusca or snails (Planorbis Corneas is preferred,) for it is they who con- sume the refuse matter, hence keep the water pure for the balance, gold and silver fish, minnows, newts, tadpoles and frogs. The variety and number will depend on the capacity of the tank. Fernekies. Although Ferns do not pro- duce flowers yet it seems that in the hear^ of every lover of Nature there Is a spot oc- cupied by love of Ferns. We cannot but admire them, the delicate maiden hair varieties as well as those of more robust growth that produce their grand fronds from eight to twenty feet in length. Per- haps none, or, at most, but very few of our readers will have a suitable place in which to grow these large-growing species, hence we will pass these, simply saying that all Ferns require about the same treatment* They will vary some in regard to the heat required, but they all require moisture and shade. The chief trouble in g:rowing them in the house is the dry atmosphere. This can be overcome by growing them In a glass case. This idea was first advanced by W. B. Ward, who invented what is now kn
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