Dreer's garden calendar : 1886 . dreersgardencale1886henr Year: 1886 EOIDES. The flowers of this are similar to the above, but the leaf is larger, resembling a small Water Lily leaf, and is very pretty. It may be grown the same as the Limnocharis, and is perfectly hardy. 30 cts. each. We would sjiecially recommend the Iris for planting round water lily ponds or in moist situations. Its lovely flowers will afford a charming contrast to the lilies. As they are perfectly hardy they can remain from year to year without any care, and increase in beauty with age. 15 cts. each, $ per doz. OUVIRA
Dreer's garden calendar : 1886 . dreersgardencale1886henr Year: 1886 EOIDES. The flowers of this are similar to the above, but the leaf is larger, resembling a small Water Lily leaf, and is very pretty. It may be grown the same as the Limnocharis, and is perfectly hardy. 30 cts. each. We would sjiecially recommend the Iris for planting round water lily ponds or in moist situations. Its lovely flowers will afford a charming contrast to the lilies. As they are perfectly hardy they can remain from year to year without any care, and increase in beauty with age. 15 cts. each, $ per doz. OUVIRANDRA FENESTRALIS. (Lattice Leaf Plant.) Tliis is popularly known as the Lace or Lattice Leaf Plant, and is one of the most singular plants in existence. The leaves are from 6 to 18 inches in length, and from 2 to 4 inches in breadth, of a dark olive-green color, and present the appearance of a beautiful piece of net-work, or a skeletonized leaf. It must be kept under glass all the year, and should be grown in a pan filled with a mixture of loam and leaf mould ; the pan should be placed in a tub of water, and the water kept sweet and the leaves clean. .' to $ each. PAPYRUS ANTIQUORUM. This is the true Egyptian paper plant. It grows tinely in shallow water, with rich soil or mud, and makes a splendid companion to flowering aquatics. $ each. PISTIA STRATIOTES. A very curious plant, which floats upon the water, its long fibrous roots extend downwards, but have no connec- tion with the soil. It forms a rosette of light green vel- vety leaves, about 6 inches across; likes plenty of heat and should be shaded from the direct rays of the sun. 25 cts., $ per doz. Ready April 15th. PONTEDERIA CRASSIPES. An extremely interesting plant, which floats upon the water like W ater Lettuce. Each crown produces neat rosettes of leaves, the stems of which are enlarged in the middle into curious oval bulbs filled with air cells, which enable the whole plant to float. If it is desire
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