. Aquatic Plants for Aquariums. There is a rapidly growing taste for the culture of fancy fish and aquatic plants in Aquariums, and 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 ol animal and plant life in the aquaria. It is necessary to secure and maintain the proper balance between plant and animal lite, as 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 abou
. Aquatic Plants for Aquariums. There is a rapidly growing taste for the culture of fancy fish and aquatic plants in Aquariums, and 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 ol animal and plant life in the aquaria. It is necessary to secure and maintain the proper balance between plant and animal lite, as 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. If the proper balance is maintained, it will not be necessary to change the water more than three or four times a year. The plants offered below are the best known oxygenators. Anacharis Canadensis Glgantea (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 f Washington Grass). A pretty and popular submerged plant; leaves brilliant, glossy green, fin- shaped, regularly cut and more beautiful than the most deli- cate fern. 10 cts. per bunch; $ per doz. Pot plants, 25 cts. each. 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. Elchhornia Crassipes Major ( Water Hyacinth). A very showy floating aquatic, bearing flowers of a delicate lilac-rose in trusses like a Hyacinth. 15 cts. each; § per doz. Ludwigia Mulerttil. 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. M
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