SHALLOW 
WATER PLANTS 
ARROWHEAD ( Sagittaria sagittijolia). Arrow shaped leaves standing 
1 to 2 feet above the water. White flowers borne freely during 
summer. 25 cents 
GRACEFUL CAT-TAIL ( Typha anguslifolia). A slender variety 
cat-tails that gives the pool a natural effect. One-half dozen. 50 cents 
FLOWERING RUSH ( Butomus umbellata) . A hardy plant that forms 
graceful clumps Attractive pink flowers are borne in clusters on 
long round stems. 25 cents 
FLOATING HEART ( Nymphoides leltalum). This plant has small 
blotched leaves resembling those of the larger water lily. Very hardy 
and has many bright yellow blossoms during the season... 25 cents 
FORGET-ME-NOT (myosotis scorpicides). A very pretty little plant 
having miniature clusters of clear blue flowers. 25 cents 
PARROT FEATHER ( Myriophyllum proserpinacoides). Forms into a 
vine over the surface of the pool. Forming into bright green feathery 
like branches, that close in the evening and open in morning same 
as the water lily. 6 for 25 cents 
PICKEREL RUSH ( Ponlederia cordata). A very hardy plant with 
long spikes of purple flowers borne in the center of heart shaped 
leaves. This is one of our most popular plants. 25 cents 
VARIEGATED SWEET FLAG (A corns Calamus Var). This plant has 
sword-like leaves which are striped in green and ivory. Excellent 
for group planting. 2 for 25 cents 
$1.25 per dozen 
WATER POPPY ( Hydrocleis nymphoides). One of our most satis¬ 
factory plants, not hardy in the northern states, but this is offset 
by the many yellow poppy like flowers produced from late spring 
until killed by frosts of autumn.15 cents; 4 for 50 cents 
$1.25 per dozen 
Collection No. 30 
This collection includes all of the shallow water plants 
listed in this group with the exception of the Water 
Poppy — $2.25 Value.$1.50 
FLOATINQ PLANTS 
While these plants are listed as floating they do best in shallow 
water where roots can become attached to soil. 
WATER HYACINTH. This plant has beautiful lavender flowers 
resembling orchids. Blooms until frost, but not hardy in the north¬ 
ern states. 15 cents each; 4 for 50 cents 
WATER LETTUCE OR SHELL FLOWER. Floating rosettes of 
thick velvery leaves. The blue-green foliage of this plant adds color 
to the pool. Thrives in shaded locations.3 for 50 cents 
$1.50 per dozen 
DUCKWEED. The smallest of flowering plants which resemble small 
polka dots on the water. They multiply rapidly and are excellent 
food for goldfish. One-half pint. 25 cents 
Collection No. 31 
Includes all floating plants as listed — Value $1.25.. .$1.00 
Not shipped before May 15th 
BOQ PLANTS 
The following plants thrive best in moist soil and should be planted 
around the edge of pool. If desired in the pool, plant in container 
which is not covered by more than two inches of water. 
UMBRELLA PALM. Useful for its tropical appearance.25 cents 
YELLOW FLAG. Attractive foliage and flowers.25 cents 
BLUE FLAG. Same as Yellow Flag with large blue flowers. .25 cents 
LOBELIA CARDINALIS (Cardinal flower). A very attractive plant 
with spikes of rich fiery Cardinal flowers. 25 cents 
JAPANESE IRIS.25 cents 
Complete Bog Plant Collection No. 32 
Value $1.25.$1.00 
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