TRICKER'S LILY 
POOL ACCESSORIES 
PLANTING TUBS 
Our white cedar tubs make excellent 
soil containers in which to plant lilies 
and aquatics. They are 2 feet in diame¬ 
ter and 1 foot deep—just the right size 
to use. They are strong and will last a 
long time. $2 each. 
PLANTING BOXES 
A planting container of wood for lilies and 
aquatics is preferable to all others. For the 
convenience of our customers we list two 
sizes of planting boxes. These boxes are 
specially made out of cedar or cypress wood 
to make them strong and insure their lasting 
a long time. 
LARGE SIZE BOX. Suitable for water lilies 
in pools of medium and large size, 18% inches square at top, 10 
inches deep, and 15 inches square at bottom (outside dimensions). 
$1.50 each. 
SMALL SIZE BOX. Suitable for more moderate growing lilies and 
also for shallow water and bog plants, 12 inches square at top, 
8 inches deep, and 9 inches square at bottom (outside dimensions). 
$1 each. 
Some Interesting Books 
A true water gardener will wish to know about the plants 
and! fish he finds attractive. Realizing that this booklet is but 
an introduction to a fascinating hobby, we are glad to om- 
mend the following books which have been written by the 
foremost authorities in this country, and which we can supply. 
HOW TO BUILD A LILY POOL. Our own complete 16 page 
booklet which gives full instructions, plans, charts, etc., 10c. 
GARDEN POOLS, by L. W. Ramsey and Charles H. Lawrence. 
It is the most complete book on garden pools ever pub¬ 
lished. Tells where to locate and how to build pools. Describes 
and illustrates many different kinds of pools. Tells how to use 
and place rocks, how to select plants and care for lilies and 
aquatics. Complete diagrams and instructions make it easy for 
you to follow. Essentially a home-gardener’s hand book. $2.50. 
THE WATER GARDEN, by Peter Bisset, is an excellent work 
dealing with the culture of water lilies and other aquatic 
plants, as well as the arrangement of perennials, shrubs, and 
evergreens for the borders and background of pools. 210 pages 
of interesting text profusely illustrated. $5 a copy. 
THE OUTDOOR LIVING ROOM, by L. W. Ramsey and 
Charles H. Lawrence. Tells in simple terms how to pro¬ 
vide a beautiful setting for your pool. Describes and illus¬ 
trates many outdoor garden rooms, planned and planted to pro¬ 
mote the utmost in beauty and livability for tbe small home 
grounds. With simple terms, instructions and charts this book 
makes it easy for anyone to plant their grounds in good taste 
and to get more pleasure out of them. The most helpful land¬ 
scape book we know of. $2.50. 
BOOKS ON FISHES 
GOLDFISH VARIETIES and TROPICAL AQUARIUM 
FISHES, by W. T. Innes, former president Philadelphia 
Aquarium Society. The only modern work in English that 
covers various aquarium fishes, their care, habits, breeding, 
diseases; and aquatic plants ; also construction of aquariums 
and pools. 300 pages, 275 illustrations. $4. 
MODERN AQUARIUM, by W. T. Innes. A new book on 
breeding and general care of goldfishes and tropicals, 64 
pages, 30 illustrations. $1. 
FISH ATLAS, or Catalogue, a German work illustrating all 
kinds of aquarium fishes. 192 pages of illustrations. $1.50. 
EXOTIC AQUARIUM FISHES, by W. T. Innes. A new book 
by an author famous for his knowledge of fishes and 
aquarium subjects. Covers tropical fish thoroughly and is 
profusely illustrated with color plates and halftones. Undoub- 
edly the finest work in its field. $5. 
TRICKER'S SKY BLUE CONCRETE PAINT 
Beautifies—Stops Minor Leaks 
This non-poisonous Concrete Paint is our an¬ 
swer to the many requests we have had for a paint 
suitable for concrete pools. This special paint will 
not only give a unique color to the pool, but it will 
also stop minor leaks. Furnished in a beautiful 
shade of sky blue. Tricker’s Concrete Paint will 
add life and beauty to the appearance of your 
water lily pool. $1.25 per quart; $2.35 per half 
gallon ; $4.50 per gallon. 
TRICKER'S "AQUATICIDE" ALL-PURPOSE SPRAY 
COMPOUND 
For the control of injurious insects on Water Lilies, Shallow 
Water and Aquatic Plants. A summer spray compound especially 
prepared in Tricker’s laboratories for the effective control of aphis 
and other insects which might attack water lilies and other aquatic 
plants. If directions on package for using this spray are followed 
you can use it without fear of harming plants or fishes. Equally 
effective on both chewing and sucking insects. It is also an excel¬ 
lent summer spray for the control of insects on trees, shrubs, plants 
in leaf and on greenhouse plants. Full directions for use are given 
on containers. 
1 Pint ...50c Sprayers .25c 
1 Quart with Sprayer.$1 
One pint "Aquaticide” will make 4 gallons of 3 % spraying solu¬ 
tion. With each quart purchase a sprayer will be given free. 
TRICKER'S "PRAEFECTA" FERTILIZER 
The Best Plant Food for Lilies 
After years of experimental work in our laboratory 
we perfected a scientifically prepared chemical fertil¬ 
izer, our Praefecta, excellent for water lilies and 
aquatic plants. It can also be used for any other form 
of flowers and perennials with excellent results. Mix 
one quart with each three bushels of soil, or use a 
small amount any time to feed plants. Apply it to 
water lilies and aquatic plants as per instructions 
given on the containers. It will stimulate the growth 
of plants, which will bloom more profusely with 
larger flowers. 
2 pound carton.$0.75 5 pound bag.$1.50 
3 pound bag. 1.00 10 pound bag.„ 2.75 
25 pound bag.$6.00 
"PRAEFECTA" LIQUID PLANT FOOD FOR LILIES, 
AQUATICS AND GARDEN PLANTS 
“Praefecta” is also the base of our famous liquid plant food which 
has been used at our plant for a number of years. An article on 
this liquid food appeared in the Popular Science Monthly, July 1933 
issue. 
Plants cannot absorb solid food. Nature converts it into a liquid. 
By giving the plants liquid food, nature is assisted in its process of 
conversion and it is possible for plants to obtain the desired nutri¬ 
ments in soluble form. Any type of plant treated with liquid food 
responds quickly with a more vigorous and healthy growth. Water 
lilies and other flowering plants bloom more profusely. 
“Praefecta” liquid plant food may be easily made by anyone by 
placing three pounds of “Praefecta” in a 5-gallon container which 
is then filled with boiling hot water. Allow the contents to soak in 
this water for 36 hours, stirring it vigorously six or eight times. 
When the granules are settled, syphon off the clear liquid and dilute 
it with water, one part extracted liquid to five parts water. It costs 
little and goes a long ways. It is easy to handle, has no objectionable 
features, and does not burn leaves. 
Apply it to water lilies and other plants with a sprinkling can. 
For pools, use one gallon of prepared solution for each lily or 
twenty square feet of water surface—a similar proportion for larger 
pools. On garden plants, rock plants, flowers, etc., use one gallon 
prepared solution for thirty plants or every hundred square feet of 
garden. “Praefecta” liquid plant food is a perfect midsummer tonic 
for your plants. Prices on “Praefecta” are given above. 
Pool Collection—Fish Foods and 
Remedies 
Includes 1 quart Dried Shrimp, 1 quart In-Nur-Co, 1 quart 
Turk’s Island Sea Salt, 1 quart Fungus Cure, 1 bottle Aqua¬ 
rium Deodorant to destroy algae, and 1 bottle Ichthyoph- 
therius Remedy. Total value, $3.70. 
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