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Re: Water gardening (general mail order nursery)

On Wed, 20 Aug 1997, Linda S. Praul wrote:

> Hi,
> I just bought an indoor *pond*.  It is eight sided, about 3 feet across,
> and about 15 inches deep.  I am interested in putting some water plants
> in the pond.  I have it in the living room; therefore, not in the bright
> sunlight.  
> 
> Does anyone have any suggestions re specific plants, plant care, web
> sites, and vendors of these plants.
> 
> Thanks,
> Linda

Dear Linda Praul,
	I have been saving your letter since you first posted it, so that
I could tell you about the mail order nursery below, and I finally went
and pulled out my hard copy of the listing.  I don't know the name of the
nursery, nor have I ordered from the person.  Most of the plants are
outdoor garden plants, but he does list three plants under the heading of
"Water or pond plants".  

	He lists two  genera of "tropical  water lily", and one "water
poppy".  He also sells horsetails, which grow in bogs.  The rest of his
catalogue offers a number of lilies, plus a few each of ferns. gingers,
iris, banana, roses, and onions.  What first caught my eye was the low
prices.  He offers a few bromeliads, which is why someone from the
gesneriad list sent me the e-mail version of the catalog, since I had
mentioned growing a few of those.  

	And, wow!  As if there is a reward for my taking the time to tell
people about this list, I see that he sells seeds of "Dutchman's Pipe"
(Ceropegia, and the only  seed packet on the list), which is a plant which
I want to grow!  

	Anyway the e-mail address of the person, Charles T. DeFrance of
DeLand, FL is:

elgringo@n-jcenter.com

	If you have any trouble, or want the regular address, web site, or
phone number, write back to me.

	Good luck!

Keith Dabney
San Francisco
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