Dreer's autumn catalogue 1917 (1917) Dreer's autumn catalogue 1917 dreersautumncata1917henr Year: 1917 Honeysuckle Aquatic Plants for Aquariums ' It is doubtful if anything is more fascinating to the young as well as to the older members of the household than to watch 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
Dreer's autumn catalogue 1917 (1917) Dreer's autumn catalogue 1917 dreersautumncata1917henr Year: 1917 Honeysuckle Aquatic Plants for Aquariums ' It is doubtful if anything is more fascinating to the young as well as to the older members of the household than to watch 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. For complete directions see Dreer's Water Lily Book. Copies free to customers. Anacharis Canadensis Qigantea (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. 15 cts. each; $ per doz. .Cabomba Viridifolia ( Washington Grass). A pretty and popular submerged plant; leaves brilliant, glossy green, fan- shaped, and more beautiful than the most delicate fern. ]5 cts. per bunch; $ per doz. Cyperus Alternifolius. An excellent plant for growing in water or damp places, will thrive in any good soil, and always presents a green and attractive appearance. 15 cts. and 25 cts. each; $ and $ per doz. Eichhornia Crassipes Major ( Water Hyacinths). A very showy floating aquatic, bearing flowers of a delicate lilac-rose in trusses like a Hyacinth. 15 cts. each; $ per doz. Ludwigia Hulertti. 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. MyriophylluniProserpinacoides(_Prtrro/'sFisaiA6r). Long, trailing stems, clothed with whorls of the most ex- quisite foliage, as delicate as the Cypress Vine. Planted in water-tight hanging baskets, so water can be kep
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