Azure Pickerel Plant 
Imperial Taro. The finest of the Taros. The leaves 
are almost a velvety black, and grow very large. 
They do best in two inches of water, making an 
excellent centerpiece for the pool, or making a 
satisfactory house-plant if potted and set in Jar¬ 
diniere of water...... 50c 
Elephant Ear. Large green leaves, often growing 
six feet tall. Thrives either in shallow water, or 
very moist soil. May be kept small by planting in 
small container__ _____ 40c 
Water Forget-Me-Not (Mysotis palustris). This will 
grow either in shallow water or garden soil that 
does not become dry. This is a very desirable 
plant, as a boquet of it will keep on blooming 
for two weeks in the house. Blooms all summer 
and fall.... . . 15c 
Water Chestnut. Grows freely in shallow water. 
Has dull green, quill-like leaves growing over two 
feet tall. The chestnuts mature at the roots in the 
fall and are edible . .. .... 25c 
Plants for Your Fish 
These very useful plants help to keep the pool in natural balance, supplying oxy¬ 
gen to the water. Where fish are kept they give a perfect balance so the water rarely 
needs changing. A few bunches among the lilies are indispensable for the health of 
the fish. 
Vallisneria. (Eel grass) Long, ribbon like leaves 
that come to the surface in two feet of water. 
Pretty in the Aquaria. Bunch _ . 10c 
Anacharis. (giant) The most used for the aquar¬ 
ium. Graceful, long stems with whorls of deep 
green leaves. Dainty, white blossoms Very good 
for pools, keeping the water clear, and necessary 
for the health of the fish_.. .. .... . Bunch 10c 
Myriophyllum. A pretty aquatic with fine, hairlike 
leaves. Good for the fish, and makes good spawn¬ 
ing bed.... ..... Bunch 10c 
Parrots Feather. Is a favorite aquatic plant, for 
the aquarium and for fountain basins. A beauti¬ 
ful plant, having light green feathery leaves. Can 
be used in water tight hanging baskets. Bunch 10c 
Ludwiga. This is one of the important aquarium 
plants because of its decorative value and pro¬ 
nounced individuality. When kept in a strong 
light the under sides of the leaves become a bright 
red ......... Bunch 10c 
Duckweed. The smallest floating water plant. Fish 
like it. Also a good oxygenator. . Portion 10c 
Scavengers for the pool. Water snails are neces¬ 
sary for the pool, as they feed on decayed veg¬ 
etation, and clean up the green Algea that forms 
on the walls of pool. A few pair will soon stock up 
your pool. 
Water Poppy 
