Forty-Fourth Year 
Lakeview Ponds, Mt. Airy, Cincinnati— 1892-1936 
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Snails, Scavengers, Etc. 
S NAILS and Tadpoles should be in every aquarium or pool. They are the clean¬ 
up squad and help greatly to maintain healthy conditions in the water. The 
snails eat algae and green scum, and tadpoles eat decayed matter and surplus food. 
Snails and clams can he shipped with your plant orders when weather is 
not too warm. The other items must go in water hy express. We prefer to ship 
all these items by express, as it is usually safer to send them with some water. 
Do not subject any of these animals to sudden changes of temperature. No extra 
charge for shipping cans. 
JAPANESE SNAILS—These are the largest of 
the aquarium snails and are entirely hardy in a 
pool. They are better able to resist their natural 
enemies because when they retire into the shell 
for protection they can close their trapdoor to all 
intruders. The young snails are fully formed 
and have their own small shell when released by 
the parent. Active eaters of algae and green scum. 
Medium size, 4 for 25c. 60c per dozen. $5.00 
per 100. 
Large size, 3 for 25c. $1.00 per dozen. 
RED RAMSHORN SNAILS—These are very active algae 
eaters and show up at their best in a well planted aquarium. 
The body and shell are coral red. They grow to be about 1 
inch in diameter. Rare and desirable. 
Size about 3 for 50c. $1.75 per dozen. 
TADPOLES—These are the green frogs in the tadpole or 
undeveloped state. They will develop legs, lose the tail and 
become baby frogs during the summer. Meanwhile they are 
scavengers and eat decaying materials. Tads must be shipped 
in a can with water, but we make no extra charge for it for 
this purpose. 
50c per dozen, 
can included.) 
50 for $1.75. $3.50 per 100. (Shipping 
GREEN FROGS—A natural accessory for every outdoor 
pool. Like turtles, the frogs need some place to rest above 
water, so provide a flat board or protruding rock until the 
lilies grow. Insects are the natural food of frogs. 
Small size, 40c per pair. $1.00 for 6. 
Large size, 75c per pair. $1.50 for 6. 
BLACK RAMSHORN SNAILS—These are very similar to 
the valuable Red Ramshorn Snails, but are much more hardy 
and are very prolific. Good for aquariums or pools. 
Size about 5 for 25c. 50c per dozen. $4.00 per 100. 
BABY GREEN TURTLES—These little fellows are about 
two inches in diameter and are beautifully marked with red, 
green and yellow. The underpart of their shells is curiously 
marked, every turtle seemingly with a different pattern. Many 
of the marks resemble maps, hence the name “Geographic” 
turtles. Children are always delighted with these harmless 
little pets. They may be kept in a pool while small, but in¬ 
doors should be kept in their own small bowl with a stone to 
crawl out of the water and rest on. 15c each. 4 for 50c. 
JAPANESE RED-BELLIED SALAMANDERS—Harmless; 
attractive; same care as turtles. Back, jet black; belly, red. 
These are a form of water newt, and like frogs, are fine insect 
traps. 20c each. 3 for 50c. 
35c each. 4 for $1.00. 
FRESH WATER CLAMS—Size 2 to 4 inches. These fresh 
water mussels are in demand for pools, as they help keep the 
water clear by constantly straining out food particles. Keep 
them in sand; not too warm, and in old “Green Water,” if 
you have it. 
2 for 25c. $1.20 per dozen. $4.50 for 50. 
Money-Saving Collections 
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COLLECTIONS OF POOL 
PLANTS 
| Collection of 10 shallow water plants, repre- 
| senting at least 5 varieties, of our selection. 
| All choice plants. 
| Collection No. PI. 
Postpaid in U. S. 
| Collection of 20 shallow water plants, rep- 
| resenting at least 8 varieties, of our selec- 
1 tion. All choice plants. 
1 Collection No. P2. 
Postpaid in U. S. 
| MEDIUM POOL COLLECTION—36 choice water plants | 
| in 12 or more varieties, making a complete collection for 1 
I a medium size (7x10) pool. Includes the following: I 
| 14 Plants for sides, clumps, corners or margins. 
8 Plants for centerpiece or background. (Tall plants.) | 
| 6 Underwater oxygenating plants. 
6 Water Hyacinths. 
| 2 Other varieties of floating plants. 
| Collection No. P3. 
Prepaid in U. S. 
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! COLLECTIONS OF 
SCAVENGERS 
FOR A SMALL OR MEDIUM SIZE POOL 
1 Shipped in a can with water. Express Charges Collect. | 
1 10 Tadpoles, 10 Japanese Snails, 10 Black Ramshorn | 
| Snails, 2 Clams, and 2 Salamanders. In- 
| eludes shipping can and 34 Scavengers. 
| Collection No. SI. 
FOR A LARGE POOL 
| Double the above collection with 2 extra 
| clams and 4 frogs. Includes shipping can 
| and / 4 scavengers. 
| Collection No. S2. 
This photograph of a charming informal pool was sent by Mr. R. R. 
MacLeod, of Greensboro, No. Car. The tall plant near the center is 
the handsome Water Canna which is hardy. 
