THREE SPRINGS FISHERIES — LILYPONS 
Where Shall I Place My Order? 
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Where the producer has a large stock to select from so that I get only the best. 
Where I can get my order filled promptly. 
Where I know the producer has confidence in his product and stands back of it. 
Where I know just what the plants cost me delivered to my door. 
Where I have no high Express charges or other charges to pay on delivery 
and where the producer guarantees safe arrival. 
Where the producer guarantees his product to give entire satisfaction. 
Where the production is large the cost must be less per root, and where I 
thus get the most for my money. 
The answer to “Where Shall I Place My Order?” from the above you will agree, is with 
the World's Largest Producers, The Three Springs Fisheries, Lily pons, Maryland. 
READ CAREFULLY PAGES 30 AND 31 
WATER IRIS 
We are making a separate heading for this most beautiful of water garden flowers. It should be in every garden. 
None is complete without it. They are extremely easy to grow either in shallow water or in boxes above the surface or 
along the edge. They flower freely, having large blossoms borne on many flowered spikes. With different varieties you 
can have flowers over a long period. 
IRIS PSEUDACORUS (yellow). Bright yellow.3 for 75c; 6 for $1.35; dozen $2.50 
IRIS VERSICOLOR (blue).3 for 75c; 6 for $1.35; dozen $2.50 
IRIS ORIENTALIS (lavender and blue). Early.3 for 75c; 6 for $1.35; dozen $2.50 
IRIS PUMILA (purple). A dwarf.3 for 75c; 6 for $1.35; dozen $2.50 
SCAVENGERS 
Goldfish are very beautiful, so are Water Lilies and all 
aquatic plants. Snails, tadpoles and fresh water mussels aid 
in purifying the water and sand. Just as the Goldfish eat 
insect life and mosquitoes, so do Snails consume algae and 
green scum; Tadpoles eat decayed matter as well as the 
excrement of the fish. They are of inestimable value both in 
pools and aquariums. 
The transformation of a tadpole to a frog is not only an 
interesting but an instructive natural phenomena. All will 
enjoy seeing the legs develop and the tail absorbed and 
finally the real frog. 
You will surely want with your fish and lilies these scav¬ 
engers to help keep the water pure and clean. 
TADPOLES. One of the best scavengers. They do not 
eat fish eggs and are harmless to the fish. Per dozen 50c 
These can only be shipped in water and by express, 
charges collect. 
JAPANESE SNAILS. Good in keeping the water clear 
of scum. We offer these at 25c pair; per dozen $1.25. 
BLACK RAMSHORN SNAILS. 4 for 25c; 60c doz. 
SALAMANDER. Sometimes called Newts. Brown with 
black dots. Very fond of insect life. 
50c per pair; dozen $2.00. 
Tadpoles and Salamanders must be shipped in water, hence cannot be shipped by Parcel Post. Snails, how¬ 
ever, can be shipped in moss by mail. See Scavenger Collection, page 19. 
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