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Miscellaneous Aquatics 



For Marginal and Shallow Water Planting 



Aponogeton distachyus in front and 

 Acorus japonicus variegatus in rear 



Aponogeton distachyus {Water IlawUtom). 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: S2.50 per doz. 



— Papyrus {Papyrus anliqiiorum). The true Egyptian Paper 

 Plant. 50c each; specimen plants in 11 in. tubs, $2.50 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 Tlyacinth). Delicate lilac rose 

 flowers arranged in trusses like a Hyacinth. .\ floating plant, 

 just drop it on surface of water. 20c each; S2.00 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 (ir<j/er 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). Rises 

 about 6 inches nut of the water. 25c each. 



Nelumbium or Lotus 



Nofe — Nelumbium can be supplied only as 

 dormant tubers from May 1st to June 1st. 

 Luteum {American Lotus, Water Chinquepin). A superb vari- 

 ety with yellow flowers measuring to 10 inches across. Indig- 

 enous to the Western and Southern States. S2.00 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 

 effect. The flowers are a deep rose color, creamy white at base 

 of petals. S2.00 each- 



Nelumbium speciosum 



Pontederia cordata {Pickerel Weed). Blue flowers in lovely 



spikes 18 to 24 inches long. 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 plant for the center of the pool or to plant in 

 the background. SI. 00 each. 

 Typha latif oHa (Ca/ TjiT). 8 feet high. 25c each; 82.50 per doz. 

 Vallisneria spiralis {Tape, Eel Grass, or Wild Celery). A well- 

 known aquatic plant. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Zizania aquatica {Wild Rice). An annual growing 10 feet tall. 

 Long showy panicles. 25c each; S2.50 per doz. 



Aquatic Plants for the Aq 



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Anacharis (Elodea) canadensis gigantea {Giant Water 



Weed). A beautiful submerged plant with dark green ovate 



leaves and light stems. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Cabomba viridif olia {Washinston Plant, Fish Grass). A pretty 



and popular submerged plant. 25c per bunch; S2.50 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 each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Sagittaria natans {Arrowhead). Long, strap-like, green leaves 



resembling the well-known Vallisneria. 25c each; S2.S0 per doz. 

 — sinensis {Giant Sagittaria). Leaves dark green; broader than 



5. natans. 25c each; S2.50 per doz. 

 VaUisneria spiralis, Italian Type {Eel Grass). A submerged 



plant with long ribbon-like leaves. Grows all winter long. 25c 



each; S2.50 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 11 ounces, 25c. 



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The Modern Aquarium (Innes). Full directions for correct aquarium management. 63 pages. $1.00, postpaid 



