Scavengers for the Pool 
Water Snails are necessary for the pool, as 
they feed on the decayed vegetation, and 
clean up the green Algea that forms on the 
walls. A few pair will soon stock up your pool. 
Japanese Trap-door Snails. The largest and hardi¬ 
est of all snails. Very satisfactory. These are 
mammals and we are careful in selecting them 
in pairs. Pair_ _ 25c 
Rams-horn Snails. A very long lived water snail, 
and especially good in clearing up the green 
scum in pools. 3 for 10c 
Red Rams-horn Snails. These snails are a beau¬ 
tiful red and very showy in an Aquarium, 10c each 
FISH. We have a good assortment of Gold Fish 
which may be purchased at our Gardens at very 
reasonable prices. However, we do not ship Fish. 
Fish Food. We have a properly balanced Fish 
Food, that has all the ingredients necesasry for 
keeping your fish in good health. They should be 
fed only twice a week, as most of the ills of fish 
are caused by over feeding. Fish Food, pint, 25c. 
Taking Care of Fish. Never place fish in fresh 
water from the faucet. In changing and cleaning 
fish bowl or Aquarium, pour all the water possible 
from bowl into a dish; remove fish from bowl into 
this water. After cleaning bowl, return this water 
with fish into bowl and add a little fresh water 
each day. If bowl is planted with water grasses, 
using clean washed gravel to plant in, it will not 
be necessary to clean bowl oftener than once in 
three months. Have a pair of snails to clean up 
Algea. Do not crowd your fish. A good way is to 
figure one gallon of water for each inch of fish, 
not counting tails. 
Plants for Your Fish 
These very useful plants help to keep the pool in natural balance, supplying oxygen 
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 (Ell grass). Long, ribbonlike leaves 
that come to the surface of the water. Pretty in 
an Aquarium. Bunch_______ 15c 
Anacharis. (Giant). The most used for the Aqua¬ 
rium. Graceful long stems with whorls of deep 
green leaves. Dainty, white blossoms. Very good 
for pool, 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 a good 
spawning bed... bunch 15c 
Parrots Feather. Is a favorite aquatic plant, for 
the Aquarium and for Fountain basins. A beau¬ 
tiful plant, having light green, feathery leaves. 
Can be used in water-tight hanging baskets. 
Bunch..... 10c 
Ludwigia. This is one of the important aquarium 
plants because if 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 
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Imperial Taro 
Water Chestnut. A hardy plant resembling Water 
Fern, with mottled red leaves. The large seeds 
are spiked and armoured and fall to the bottom 
of the pool when ripe. A very attractive plant __ 35c 
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 
moist soil. May be kept small by planting in small 
container____ __40c 
Water Forget-Me-Not. This will grow either in 
shallow water or garden soil that does not become 
dry. Blooms all summer and fall___15c 
Water Poppy 
