Forty-Third Year 
Lakeview Ponds, Mt. Airy, Cincinnati— 1892-1935 
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A Floating Plant 
The Water Hyacinth . .10c 
"Queen of Aquatic Plants" 
A Tropica I Plant with Flowers of Rarest Orchid Texture 
W ATER HYACINTHS ( Eichornia Crassipes Major ) are float¬ 
ing aquatic plants native to Tropical countries. They 
should not be planted like other rooted aquatics, but like 
to float in shallow water where only the tips of roots enter the 
soil. They are the largest selling pool plants in the United States, 
because they are the best plants for Goldfish to spawn on, and 
are one of our leading items, which we supply to hundreds of 
dealers each Spring. We have done more to popularize this 
fine plant than any other firm, because very early we recognized 
their wonderful spawning advantages, ancl because we ship only 
the choicest Water Hyacinths on the market! 
Water Hyacinths are the finest plants in the world for Goldfish to 
spawn on in outdoor pools. Seemingly these plants were made by 
Nature tor this purpose, for their roots are perfectly formed to receive 
and protect the eggs of Goldfish (and egglaying Tropical fish as well). 
f l eaves are so formed that they hold the spawn near the surface 
of the water where it is warmest, and still protect the spawn and baby 
fish from the direct hot 
This cut shows the beautiful orchid-like 
flower, the feathery, luxuriant roots so ex¬ 
cellent for receiving goldfish spawn, and 
also a small plant developing from a 
runner. 
rays of the sun. After the 
little fish are hatched they 
find protection and safe 
hiding among the Hyacinth 
roots. It is truly a perfect 
“Incubator and Brooder” 
for baby Goldfish. 
No pool is complete without Water Hyacinths, and to raise 
baby Goldfish there is no surer way to success than by getting 
about a dozen Water Hyacinths each Spring. Water Hyacinths 
are annuals in all States except the extreme Southern fringe of 
the U. S., but they will more than repay you for your small in¬ 
vestment, by multiplying as much as twenty-fold in your pool 
during the Summer, and by producing dozens of tine blossoms 
if kept in a sunny, shallow part of the pond. Plants should 
be sprinkled at times. 
The pool shown above is owned by Mr. V. E. Wittrig, 
of Washington, Iowa. Mr. Wittrig writes: “We started 
six of your Water Hyacinths last Spring and had over 
100 plants by late Summer. Some days we had as many 
as 30 blossoms!” This is just one of many similar testi¬ 
monials on LAKEyiEW WATER HYACINTHS, fa¬ 
mous for their vitality and productiveness. 
10c each. 6 for 50c. $1.00 per dozen.* 
* (Add 15c per dozen if wanted by Parcel Post.) 
Caution—Keep roots wet. Plants float on water. 
NOTE —For planting instructions see free circular supplied with all 
our plants. 
Other Floating Plants 
WATER LETTUCE or 
SHELL FLOWER 
(Pistia Stratiotes) — (No. 3 on cut, Page 16) 
This is a plant similar to the Water Hyacinth in habit, 
but rarer and more delicate. It will grow best in semi- 
shaded locations and prefers a moist atmosphere, so should 
be sprinkled at times. Water Lettuce is a rosette of delicate, 
soft downy leaves averaging 4 to 10 inches in diameter. The 
flower is very inconspicuous, but the leaves are extremely 
attractive. (Wild plants are subject to leaf worms which are 
very destructive to this plant only. We offer Northern plants 
which are free from worms, but not available until May 1st 
and thereafter.) 3 for 50c. $1.50 per dozen. 
WATER FERN 
(Ceratopteris thalictroides) 
This is a true fern with fluted leaves resembling garden 
lettuce. Dozens of young plants grow from the leaves of 
mature plants when they are about 6 inches in diameter. 
Water fern reproduces rapidly and is remarkably free from 
insect pests. It is often used in growing Red Snails. 
50c for 4; $1.25 per dozen. (Small plants 25c per portion.) 
MINIATURE FLOATING PLANTS 
There are several varieties of miniature floating plants 
which add to the appearance of the pool or aquarium. All 
multiply rapidly during the Summer and if the water surface 
becomes too crowded with these small plants they should be 
thinned out. 
AZOLLA (Azolla caroliniana) is a crinkly plant like the 
leaf of Arbor Vitae and % to 1 inch long. In the early Fall 
it turns deep red. (May to November.) 
Per portion, 25c. 
DUCKWEED (Lemma minor) is a very small dot of 
lettuce-like leaf with tender rootlets. Goldfish eat it at times. 
(May to November.) 
Per portion, 25c. 
SALVINIA (Salvinia braziliensis) is a plant of three or 
four one-quarter-inch leaves of velvety surface with fluted 
folds and small roots. (Year round.) 
Per portion, 25c. 
WATER FERN (See description opposite.) Small plants 
of the Water Fern may be used as miniature plants and are 
very attractive floating on top of an aquarium. 
Per portion, 25c. 
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1 
Floating Plant Collection 
| Six of the larger Floating Plants in three 
1 varieties, and a few of the miniature 
I plants added. Collection No. FI. 
Postpaid in U. S. 
Mixed Portion of Miniatures 
1 Three varieties, including two of the first 
| three items above and a few water ferns. 
I Collection No. FM2. 
Postpaid in U. S. 
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