. LlMNOCHARIS HUMBOLDTI (WaTEH POPPY). (Offered on next Page.) Miscellaneous Aquatics, Varieties marked * are hardy. * Acorus Japonica Variegata ( Variegated Sweet Flag) One of the finest variegated plants in cultivation. 25 cts. each ; § per doz. * — GramineuS Variegatus. Dwarf-growing with leathery leaves, beautifully margined with white; handsome plant for margins or pot culture. 20 cts. each ; § per doz. *Aponogeton Distachyon | Cape Pond Weed.) A very interesting aquatic. The fork-shaped spikes of pure white flowers are freely produced, and have the fragrance of Haw- thorn. 50 cts
. LlMNOCHARIS HUMBOLDTI (WaTEH POPPY). (Offered on next Page.) Miscellaneous Aquatics, Varieties marked * are hardy. * Acorus Japonica Variegata ( Variegated Sweet Flag) One of the finest variegated plants in cultivation. 25 cts. each ; § per doz. * — GramineuS Variegatus. Dwarf-growing with leathery leaves, beautifully margined with white; handsome plant for margins or pot culture. 20 cts. each ; § per doz. *Aponogeton Distachyon | Cape Pond Weed.) A very interesting aquatic. The fork-shaped spikes of pure white flowers are freely produced, and have the fragrance of Haw- thorn. 50 cts. each ; § per doz. * Brasenla Peltata {Water Shield). Suitable for edgings . of small aquatic gardens. Small purple flowers. 10 cts. each ; § per doz. * Caltha Palustris {Marsh Marigold). Bright yellow flow- ers, produced early in spring. 15 cts. each ; § per doz. * Fl. PI. Double golden-yellow flowers, resembling a Double Begonia. 25 cts. each ; § per doz. Cyperus Papyrus (Papyrus Antiquoruni). This is the true Egyptian Paper Plant. From the snow-white pith of its triangular stalks the first paper was made. They are 5 to 8 feet high, and support at the top a tuft of long, thread-like leaves, which give the plant a graceful and striking appear- ance. It grows finely in shallow water with rich soil, and makes a splendid companion for flowering aquatics. It will also flourish and make a fine clump in the garden, with no more water than Carinas require to make them do well. 25 cts. each ; extra size, 50 cts.; specimen plants in tubs, $ each. Eichhornia Azurea. This species of "Water Hyacinth" produces large spikes of flowers, of a lovely shade of lavender- blue, with a rich purple centre ; petals delicately fringed. 25 cts. each; $ per doz. Jussia^a Longifolia. A very attractive and desirable aquatic, growing 2 to 3 feet high. Erect, slightly drooping at the points, and producing numerous axillary flowers of a rich golden-yellow, somewhat
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