. Dreer's garden calendar : 1903. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Cyperus LimnocharisHumboldti {The Water Poppy). A pretty little aquatic, with oval leaves, and yellow, poppy-like flowers, standing out of the water. Fine for growing in shallow water or an aquarium. 15 cts. each ; $ per dozen. Limnocharis Plumieri. An erect- growing plant, standing 1 to 2 feet out of the water, with elliptical leaves 4 to 6 inches long, and of a rich velvety green. Flowe
. Dreer's garden calendar : 1903. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Cyperus LimnocharisHumboldti {The Water Poppy). A pretty little aquatic, with oval leaves, and yellow, poppy-like flowers, standing out of the water. Fine for growing in shallow water or an aquarium. 15 cts. each ; $ per dozen. Limnocharis Plumieri. An erect- growing plant, standing 1 to 2 feet out of the water, with elliptical leaves 4 to 6 inches long, and of a rich velvety green. Flowers straw color. 25 cts. each. Myriophyllum Proserpina= COides (Parrot's Feather). Long, trailing stems, clothed with whorls of the most exquisite foliage, as finely cut as the leaves ofthe Cypress Vine, and much more delicate. Planted in a water-tight hanging-basket, so water can be kept standing on the surface, it will trail finely. (See cut) 10 cts. each; § per doz. Ouvirandra Fenestraiis (Lace-leaf or Lattice-leaf Plant). The chief interest of this plant lies in the remarkable singularity of the leaves, which are of a dark, olive-green color, merely a network of vascular tissue, resembling lace, or a skeletonized leaf. A compost , rich soil, as recommended for water lilies, is suitable for this plant. The pot or pan should be placed in a tub of water-and kept clean and sweet, and from direct sunlight. (See cut.) Price, each ; specimen plants, § each. Plstia Stratiotes. A very curious floating plant. It forms a rosette of light green velvety leaves* about 6 inches across ; likes plenty of heat, and should be shaded from the direct rays of the sun. 15 cts. each. Sagittaria Graminea. The smallest form of Sagittaria; grass-like leaves; flowers white ; produced in great abundance and remains in bloom longer than any other variety. Well i adapted for tubs or aquariums. Price, 15 cts. each. Sagittaria Montevidiensis (Giant Arrowhead). Attains gigantic proport
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