. Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. Aponogeton distachyus in front and Acorus japonicus variegatus in rear Aponogeton distachyus {Water Hawthorn). This interesting and beautiful aquatic is one of the few water plants which will grow in pools or streams that are fed with cold spring water. The pretty, sweet, Hawthorn-scented center spikes of pure white flowers will be produced the entire year when grown in pools or streams that do not actually freeze over. Has beautiful, oblong, floating leaves. 75c each. Acorus japonicus variegatus {Variegated Sweet Flag). A hardy plant
. Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. Aponogeton distachyus in front and Acorus japonicus variegatus in rear Aponogeton distachyus {Water Hawthorn). This interesting and beautiful aquatic is one of the few water plants which will grow in pools or streams that are fed with cold spring water. The pretty, sweet, Hawthorn-scented center spikes of pure white flowers will be produced the entire year when grown in pools or streams that do not actually freeze over. Has beautiful, oblong, floating leaves. 75c each. Acorus japonicus variegatus {Variegated Sweet Flag). A hardy plant for shallow water. 25c each. Cyperus alternifolius {Umbrella Plant). Will grow 4 feet high. 25c each; $ per doz. — Papyrus {Papyrus antiquorum). The true Egyptian Paper Plant. 50c each; specimen plants in 11 in. tubs, $ each. Eichhornia azurea. The flowers are lovely shade of lavender- blue. This species of Water Hyacinth requires to be planted in soil in shallow water 4 to 8 inches deep. It makes long, trailing and floating stems. Grows rapidly and flowers profusely all summer. A native of Brazil which is tender in our climate. 50c each. — crassipes major {Water Hyacinth). Delicate lilac rose flowers arranged in trusses like a Hyacinth. A floating plant, just drop it on surface of water. 20c each; $ per doz. Jussiaea longifolia {Primrose Willow). Yellow flowers in great profusion from June until frost. Grows 3 to 4 feet high. 50c each. Limnocharis Humboldti {Water Poppy). Yellow flowers produced in the greatest profusion all summer. Leaves and flowers floating. One of the best plants for shallow water, 6 to 8 inches deep, or for tub cultivation. Requires greenhouse protection during winter. 25c each; $ per doz. Myriophyllum proserpinacoides {Parrot's Feather). Rises about 6 inches out of the water. 25c each. Nelumbium or Lotus Note — Nelumbium can be supplied only as dormant tubers from May 1st to June 1st. Luteum {A merican Lotus, Water Chinquepin). A s
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