. Anacharis (Giant Water Weed). Ludwigia flaierttii. A sulmeigcd plant with floating stems; the small ovate leaves are of a bright bronzy green ; small yellow flowers produced above water. 15 cts. per bunch; $1 50 per doz. Pot plants, 25 cts. each. Myriophyirum Proserpinacoides (Parrot's Feather). Long, trailing stems, clotlied with wliorls of the most ex- quisite foliage, as delicate as the Cypress Vine. Planted in water-tight hanging-basket, so water can be kept standing on the surface, it will trail finely. 10 cts. each; $100 per doz Sagittaria Natans. This plant is indispensable for the aq
. Anacharis (Giant Water Weed). Ludwigia flaierttii. A sulmeigcd plant with floating stems; the small ovate leaves are of a bright bronzy green ; small yellow flowers produced above water. 15 cts. per bunch; $1 50 per doz. Pot plants, 25 cts. each. Myriophyirum Proserpinacoides (Parrot's Feather). Long, trailing stems, clotlied with wliorls of the most ex- quisite foliage, as delicate as the Cypress Vine. Planted in water-tight hanging-basket, so water can be kept standing on the surface, it will trail finely. 10 cts. each; $100 per doz Sagittaria Natans. This plant is indispensable for the aquaitum ; its long stiap-like green leaves resemble the well- known Vallisneria. 15 cts. each ; $ per doz. There is a rapidly growing interest in the culture of fancy fish and aquatic plants in aquariums, and it is doubtful if anything is more fascinating to the young as well as to the older members of the household than to watch the development of animal and plant life in the Aquaria. It is absolutely essential for the welfare of the fish that sufficient plants be grown in the Aquarium to supply them with air. The list of plants offered below are the best known oxygenators, and there should be at least one plant to every two gallons of water. For full details of management we recommend the book, The Amateur Aquarist, a very jiractical work. Price, $, Anacharis Canadensis Qigantea [Giant Water Weed). A beautiful submerged plant with dark green ovate leaves and light stems, of quick growth. The best oxygenator and a splendid aquarium plant. 15 cts. each; $ per dor. Cabomba Viridifolia ( Washington Grass). A pretty and popular submerged plant; leaves brilliant, glossy green, fan-shaped, regu- larly cut and more beautiful than the most delicate fern. 10 cts. per bunch; $ per doz. Pot plants, 25 cts. each. Cyperus Alternifolius. An excellent plant for growing in water or damp places ; will thrive in any good soil, and alwavs presents a green and attractive appearanc
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