APO NO GET ON

(from apon, Celtic for water, and geit on, neighbour; alluding to the habitat of these plants). O RD. Naiadaceæ. Very ornamental aquatic perennials. There are several species, but A. dis tachyon is superior to the others. This species may be cultivated in small tanks or aquaria; it delights in an abundance of light and air, and is perfectly hardy, having become naturalised in many parts of the country. Pot the plants in rich sandy loam and rotten cow manure, using, of course, small pots, if the ve el in which it is to be grown is restricted. When introducing it to large tanks or lakes, commence with strong, previously well-established plants, in large pots, breaking the latter when the plants are immersed. Place them in positions where the water is about 1ft. 6in. to 2ft. deep; they will then rapidly increase by offsets and seeds, and, when established, will flower nearly all the year round. The other kinds will thrive with the same treatment; but they are neither so hardy nor so vigorous, and should only be grown in small tanks or aquaria. IMG:7081556231692414330_i_093b.jpg: F IG . 119. A PONOGETON DIS TACHYON , showing Habit and Flower-spikes.