Dreer's garden book 1905 Dreer's garden book : 1905 dreersgardenbook1905henr Year: 1905 124 nniH^RTADREK-PnilADPHIAJ^-^WiTERLILIES-»AQUMICS- Miscellaneous Aquatics. &c' also under Aqiiariiivt Plants on preceding page. Acorus Japonica Variegata ( Variegated Sweet Flag). One of the finest variegated plains in cultivation. 25 cts. each; §2 50 per doz. — QramineUS Variegatus Dwarf growing, with leathery leaves, beautifully margined with w-hile; a handsome plant for margins or pot culture. 20 cts. each ; per doz. Aponogeton Dlstachyon {Cape Pond Weed). A very in- teresting aquatic. The for
Dreer's garden book 1905 Dreer's garden book : 1905 dreersgardenbook1905henr Year: 1905 124 nniH^RTADREK-PnilADPHIAJ^-^WiTERLILIES-»AQUMICS- Miscellaneous Aquatics. &c' also under Aqiiariiivt Plants on preceding page. Acorus Japonica Variegata ( Variegated Sweet Flag). One of the finest variegated plains in cultivation. 25 cts. each; §2 50 per doz. — QramineUS Variegatus Dwarf growing, with leathery leaves, beautifully margined with w-hile; a handsome plant for margins or pot culture. 20 cts. each ; per doz. Aponogeton Dlstachyon {Cape Pond Weed). A very in- teresting aquatic. The fork-shaped spikes of pure white flowers are freely produced, arid have the fragrance of Hawthorn. 25 cts. each; $ per doz. Brasenia Peltata (Water Shield). Suitable for aquariums or edgings of small aquatic gardens. Flowers small, dull purple. 10 cts. each; § per doz. Caltha PalUStrlS {Marsh Marigold). Bright yellow tlowers, produced early in spring. 15 cts. each; $ per doz. FI. PI. Double golden-yellow flowers, resembling a Double Begoaia. 25 cts. each; $ per doz. 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 $2-50 per doz. Seed, 10 cts. per pkt. — Papyrus {Papyriis 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 sup- port at the lop a tuft of long, thread-like leaves, which give the plant a graceful and striking appearance. It grows finely in shallow water with rich soil, and makes a splendid com- panion for flowering aquatics. It will also flourish and make a fine clump in the garden, with no more water than Cannas require to make them do well. 25 cts. each; extra size, 50 cts. and each. Bichhornia Azurea. This species of 'Water Hyacinth' produces large spikes of flowers, of a lovely sha
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