. Cabomba Viridifolia {Washington Grass). 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 Alternifolius. An excellent plant for growing in water or damp places, wiU thrive in any good soil, and always presents a green and attractive appearance. 25 cts. each; § per doz. Ludwigia Mulertti. One of the prettiest of the submerged plants. The small ovate leaves, green above and pinli on the under side, are very attractive and entirely distinct from all other aquarium plant
. Cabomba Viridifolia {Washington Grass). 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 Alternifolius. An excellent plant for growing in water or damp places, wiU thrive in any good soil, and always presents a green and attractive appearance. 25 cts. each; § per doz. Ludwigia Mulertti. One of the prettiest of the submerged plants. The small ovate leaves, green above and pinli 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 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 aqua- ria. Fish will not thrive unless enough plants are grov^fing 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 the cultivation of Hardy and Tender Water Lilies, Aquari- um plants and other aquatics. Copies free on request. Anacharis Canadensis Gigantea (Elodea). A beauti- ful 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 aquar- ium; its long, strap-like green leaves resemble the well-known Vallisneria. 25 cts. each; § per doz. Sagittaria Sinensis (Giant Sagittaria). Leaves dark green; broad and stronger than S. natans, and a freer grower; the best form for the aquarium. 25 cts. each; § per doz. Vallisneria Spiralis, Italian Type {Eel Grass). A submerged plant with long ribbon-like leaves. This is the best of the Vallisnerias,
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