Nelumbiums—.The Water Lotus of 
Ancient Worship and Lore 
T his is the Lily that was revered by the Egyptians. De¬ 
signs patterned after its flowers are found upon many 
burial crypts and ceremonial instruments. These picture 
manuscripts show plainly that the Lily was held to be pos¬ 
sessed of mysterious power, or perhaps that it was a symbol 
of the peace and beauty of human happiness in the life to 
come. 
ROSEUM PLENUM. The blooms of this variety are always 
large and double. The color is deep pink. $2.50 each; potted 
plants $3.00 each. 
SHIROMAN. This is easily the largest of the Nelumbiums. 
The flowers are snow white and decidedly double. The 
plants require no particular attention and are vigorous 
growers. $2.50 each; potted plants $3.00 each. 
SPECIOSUM. The Sacred Lotus of the Nile. It grows well 
under almost all conditions. Both flowers and leaves stand 
well above the water. Blooms are always large and fra¬ 
grant; color is a rosy pink. The plant is hardy in the lati¬ 
tude of Cleveland and northern Ohio. $1.00 each; potted 
plants $1.25. 
Shallow Water Plants 
A natural pond will have an area of shallow water where 
a profusion of flags, rushes, reeds and small flowering 
plants delight the eye. Your pool will be the more attractive 
when provided with a place where water, two to eight inches 
deep, will support the same growth for a center piece, comer 
ornaments, or an aquatic flower border. 
COLLECTION SHALLOW WATER PLANTS. 
6 Low Growing—$1.50 
6 Tall Growing—$3.00 
Regular Price, $4.60—Collection Price, $3.00 
2 Collections and 24 Plants—$5.00 
Marsh or Bog Plants 
J UST at the edge of a pond you will need clumps of orna¬ 
mental and semi-tropical plants, roots deep in the rich 
wet loam but with crowns and stems preferring the air and 
sunlight. In a concrete pool you may have a ledge or box of 
soil partially immersed, or you may prefer to put individual 
plants in flower pots set so that the soil comes above the 
water level. The thing to remember is that Marsh plants like 
wet feet but do not like to swim or wade. Many are excellent 
house plants and will grow indoors if the pot is set in a 
saucer kept full of water. 
No. 50—AQUATIC PLANT COLLECTION. For Small Pools 
without Lilies, $3.50. 
26 Plants—Assorted. 
2 Tall Growing Plants for center 
10 Medium Plants 
8 Oxygenating Plants 
6 Floating Plants. 
No. 51—MEDIUM SIZED POOL COLLECTION, $5.00. 
6 Shallow Water Tall Growing Plants—Assorted 
12 Medium and Low Growing Plants—Assorted 
10 Oxygenating Plants 
6 Floating Plants. 
No. 52—LARGE POOL COLLECTION-WITHOUT LILIES. 
$ 10 . 00 . 
25 Tall Growing Plants 
25 Medium Growing Plants 
25 Oxygenating Plants 
10 Floating Plants. 
Submerged or Oxygenating Plants 
W HATEVER the size or style of the pool, you will wish 
the water to be pure and clear. Plants growing under 
water either absorb the impurities or release oxygen to de¬ 
stroy them. Oxygenating plants are indispensable when fish 
are present as they provide a perfect balance for the ani¬ 
mal life. 
8 Varieties of oxygenating plants in collection for only $1.00. 
COLLECTION 28A. For either aquarium of small pool; 
state when ordering what you want it for. $1.00. 
COLLECTION 29A. Enough for medium sized pool when 5 
lilies are used. $2.50. 
COLLECTION 30A. Oxygenating plants for large pool, 
assorted in many varieties, our selection. $6.00 per 100. 
Floating Plants 
First we think of the surface of the pool. Perhaps the 
water is deep and the sides offer no lodging for rooted plants. 
This does not matter, however, for some of the finest aquatics 
will grow and bloom merely floating on the surface, deriving 
nourishment from the air and water. 
COLLECTION 25 A. Collection of floating plants made up 
of 6 varieties, enough for small pool. $1.00. 
COLLECTION 26A. Enough for medium sized pool for $2.00. 
COLLECTION 27A. Large pool collection, 35 plants for $3.00. 
Scavengers—To Keep the Pool in Order 
T he crystal clearness of natural ponds or lakes is the 
result of plants and animals feeding on all the impurities 
and using up all available food. If we wish to keep artificial 
pools pure and clear and avoid green scum, we must have 
balanced plant and animal life grovdng in the pool. 
COLLECTION No. 10 
Scavengers for Small Pool 
6 Tadpoles 1 Geographic Turtle 
With Shipping Can 12 Snails, 3 Varieties 
Total, $1.00 
COLLECTION No. 11 
Scavengers for Medium Pool 
12 Jap Snails 1 Pair Green Frogs 
1 Dozen Tadpoles 2 Geographic Turtles 
6 Clams With Shipping Can 
12 Black Ramshom Snails 
Total $2.50 
JUMBO FROGS 
These big fellows, with their melodious voices, are needed 
to give the real touch of nature to a pool. They take care of 
themselves, but never harm the fish. A pair will give a lot 
of pleasure to visitors. A pair of breeding size for only $3.00. 
All Fish and Scavengers must be sent by express. 
Special Collection No. 2 
for Tub Garden 
1 Waterlily (your selction of color) 
2 Tall Plants for growing out of water 
3 Floating Plants 
2 Oxygenating Plants 
These Eight Plants for $1.50. 
All collections containing tropical 
plants will not be shipped before the 
first of June. 
