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Miscellaneous Aquatics 
For ied! and Shallow Water Planting 
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. Perfectly hardy. 75c each. 
Acorus japonicus variegatus (Variegated Sweet Flag). A 
hardy plant for shallow water. 25c each. 
Cyperus alternifolius (Umbrella Plant). 
high. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
— Papyrus (Papyrus antiquorum). The true Egyptian Paper 
Plant. 50c each; specimen plants in 11 in. tubs, $2.50 each. 
Eichhornia azurea. The flowers are a 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, 
floating stems. Grows rapidly and flowers profusely all sum- 
mer. A native of Brazil. 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 the water. 20c each; $2.00 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; $2.50 per doz. 
Myriophyllum proserpinacoides (Parrot’s Feather). 
about 6 inches out of the water. 25c each. 
Will grow 4 feet 
Rises 
Hardy Nelumbium or Lotus 
Note—Nelumbium can be supplied only as 
dormant tubers from May ist to June ist. 
Luteum (American Loius, Water Chinquepin). A superb vari- 
ety with yellow flowers measuring to 10 inches across. Indig- 
enous to the Western and Southern States. $2.00 each. 
Pekinensis rubrum plenum. Large double flowers often 
12 inches in diameter. Bright rosy carmine; fragrant. $4.00 
each. 
—Shiroman. Enormous, double, white flowers; very sweet- 
scented. $4.00 each. 
Speciosum (Egyptian Lotus). The best known variety and the 
easiest to grow. Desirable for naturalizing in ponds where the 
magnificent foliage and flowers produce a splendid subtropical 
The flowers are a deep rose color, creamy white at base 
$2.00 each. 
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of petals. 
Nelumbium speciosum 
Pontederia cordata (Pickerel Weed). Blue flowers in lovely 
spikes 18 to 24 incheslong. Hardy. 25c each. 
Thalia dealbata. A stately hardy aquatic with Canna-like 
leaves and tall graceful spikes of plum-colored flowers which are 
followed by attractive seeds of the same color. It grows from 
4 to 7 feet high and should be grown in shallow water or wet 
ground. A good hardy plant for the center of the pool or to 
plant in the background. $1.00 each. 
Typha latifolia (Cat Tail). Hardy. 8 feet. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
Vallisneria spiralis (Tape, Eel Grass, or Wild Celery). A well- 
known hardy aquatic plant. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
Zizania aquatica (Wild Rice). A hardy annual growing 10 feet 
tall. Long showy panicles. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
SOME oe for the Aquarium 
A well planted Aquarium 
Anacharis (Elodea) canadensis gigantea (Giant Water 
Weed). A beautiful submerged plant with dark green ovate 
leaves and light stems. 25c per bunch; $2.50 per doz. 
Cabomba viridifolia (Washington Plant, Fish Grass). A pretty 
and popular submerged plant. 25c per bunch; $2.50 per doz. 
Ludwigia Mulertti. One of the prettiest of the submerged 
plants. The small ovate leaves are green above and pink on the 
under side. 25c per bunch; $2.50 per doz. 
Sagittaria natans (Arrowhead). Long, strap-like, green leaves 
resembling the well-known Vallisneria. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
— sinensis (Giant Sagittaria). Leaves dark green; broader than 
S. natans. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
Vallisneria spiralis, Italian Type (Eel Grass). Asubmerged 
plant with long ribbon-like leaves. Grows all winter long. 25c 
each; $2.50 per doz. 
Collection of one each of above 6 Aquarium Plants, $1.25. 
Fish Food. Reliance Fish Nutrition offers the properly balanced 
diet that is easily assimilated by all aquarium fishes. Per 
package of 1} ounces, 25c. 
The Modern Aquarium (Innes). Full directions for correct 
aquarium management. 63 pages. $1.00, postpaid 
