. The book of water gardening; giving in full detail all the practical information necessary to the selection, grouping and successful cultivation of aquatic and other plants required in the making of a water garden and its surroundings, and covering all conditions from that of the amateur with a few plants in tubs to the large estate or park. Water gardens. THE BOOK OF WATER. GARDENING of the stalk, rising out of the water. This is an interesting plant for the aqua- rium. Vallisneria spiralis gigantea (Giant Eel Grass) is a hardy submerged aquatic plant, with ribbon-like leaves, about half an
. The book of water gardening; giving in full detail all the practical information necessary to the selection, grouping and successful cultivation of aquatic and other plants required in the making of a water garden and its surroundings, and covering all conditions from that of the amateur with a few plants in tubs to the large estate or park. Water gardens. THE BOOK OF WATER. GARDENING of the stalk, rising out of the water. This is an interesting plant for the aqua- rium. Vallisneria spiralis gigantea (Giant Eel Grass) is a hardy submerged aquatic plant, with ribbon-like leaves, about half an inch in width and from one to two feet in length. The white flowers are borne on long, spiral, threadlike stems, rising to the surface of the water. This is a very useful plant for the fish pond and for the aquarium. Vallisneria spiralis is similar to the last named but of smaller growth. Zizania aquatica (Wild Rice) is a fine plant for the pond, where it should be planted near the edge, in shallow water. The large loose flower panicle is produced on stems of from five to ten feet in length. The plant forms a fine, grasslike clump, and is quite attractive. This is an annual and requires to be raised from seed every year; however, it will self sow and come up NYMPHAEA MARLIACEA CHROMATELLA [114]. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Bisset, Peter, 1869-. New York : A. T. De La Mare printing and Pub. Co. , ltd.
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