Hyacinth, Poppy, Taro and Spiral Palm 
in harmonious grouping 
SHALLOW WATER 
N ATURAL Ponds have a pro¬ 
fusion of flags, rushes, reeds 
and small flowering plants 
which delight the eye. Your pool 
will be more attractive and much 
more naturalistic when planted with clumps of these 
ornamental and semi-tropical plants. 
We have divided our list of Shallow Water and 
Bog Plants into hardy and tropical varieties for your 
convenience in making selections. However, both 
groups should be included in your planting, and our 
collections are made accordingly. The rich, luxuriant 
foliage of the tropicals gives an effect that is not ob¬ 
tainable when only hardy varieties are used. 
CULTURAL NOTES 
Plant the roots of these plants in rich loam. In a con¬ 
crete pool you may build a ledge or use a box of soil, or 
you may put individual plants in flower pots set at the 
proper depth. All of the plants in this list should, be planted 
above or below the water according to their individual needs. 
The shallow water plants which require 6 inches of water 
and no more are marked *. Those which do best in 2 inches 
of water are marked t- Bog plants, marked $ like wet feet 
but do not like to swim or wade; plant them with the 
crown just above the water level. Many of the bog plants 
are excellent house plants and will grow indoors if the pot 
is set in a saucer kept full of water. 
Hardy Varieties 
fARROWHEAD, DOUBLE FLOWERING (Sagittaria japon- 
ica florepleno). A plant like the Giant Arrowhead in 
foliage, but one that develops a spike of beautiful double 
petaled white flowers. Grows well as a bog or shallow water 
plant. 75c each. 
fARROWHEAD, GIANT (Sagittaria sagittifolia). Distinc¬ 
tive leaves shaped as name indicates and standing 1 to 
3 feet above water. Flowers freely in a series of white 
spikes. Hardy. 50c for 2 ; $2 per doz. 
*BOGBEAN (Menyanthes trifoliata). A perennial aquatic with 
creeping root stocks in shallow water. Its fragrant white 
flowers are borne on stout stalks, fringed and suffused with pink. 
50c for 3; $1.50 per doz. 
♦COMMON CAT-TAIL (Typha latifolia). One of the favorite native 
swamp plants. Hardy. 50c for 3; $1.50 per doz. 
♦GRACEFUL CAT-TAIL (Typha angustifolia). A tall variety with 
slender cat-tails more completely developed than the usual type, 
giving the appearance of being double on the stem. These plants 
furnish a very fine background in massed planting. 50c for 2; 
$2 per doz. 
♦FLOATING HEART (Nymphoides peltatum). This plant has leaves 
like the nymphaeas and produces brilliant yellow flowers quite 
freely. It is hardy and will do well in 2 to 6 inches of water. 60c 
for 3; $1.50 per doz. 
fFLOWERING RUSH (Butomus umbellatus). A hardy plant with 
peculiar three-sided leaves in graceful clumps. Attractive pink 
flowers are borne on round stems. Fine for naturalizing in a pond. 
Hardy. $1 for 3; $2.50 per doz. 
$FORGET-ME-NOT (Myosotis scorpioides). A well known spring and 
summer flowering plant with small clusters of clear blue flowers 
with a yellow eye. Hardy. $1 for 4 ; $2 per doz. 
fHARDY CALLA (Calla Palustris). This is like a calla lily, but 
much smaller in size. A desirable plant for shallow water. 
Hardy. 50c for 3 ; $1.50 per doz. 
flRIS pseudacorous (Yellow Flag). A tall, sword-leaved plant bear¬ 
ing broad yellow flowers of the Japan Iris type. Valuable and 
attractive. Hardy. $1 for 3 ; $2.50 per doz. 
flRIS versicolor (Blue Flag). Exactly like Yellow Flag except that 
the flowers are blue. $1 for 3 ; $2.50 per doz. 
fLIZARD’S TAIL (Saururus cernuus). A hardy bog plant growing 
2 to 3 feet above the water. Blooms from July to August. Small, 
fragrant flowers are produced in dense terminal spike, the upper 
part arching gracefully. $1 for 3. 
tLOBELIA cardinalis (Cardinal flower). One of the most attractive 
plants of our native flora, seen along streams and low, moist 
ground, sometimes a few spikes of rich, fiery cardinal flowers; again 
in masses, when the sight is brilliant and dazzling. $1 for 3. 
fLOOSESTRIFE (Lythrum roseum superbum). A strong plant 
growing 3 to 4 feet high. Masses of rose-colored flowers are 
produced on long spikes from late July to September. $1 for 3. 
$MARSH MARIGOLD (Caltha palustris). Clusters of large butter¬ 
cup-like flowers of brilliant yellow, early in spring. One of the 
most attractive native plants. Hardy. $1 for 3 ; $2.50 per doz. 
♦PICKEREL RUSH (Pontederia cordata). The blue flowers of this 
plant have made many friends, particularly as they are pro¬ 
duced freely. The total growth is about 2 feet. Hardy. 50c for 2 ; 
$2.50 per doz. 
tVARIEGATED SWEET FLAG (Acorus Calamus Var.). A fine 
hardy plant with saber-like leaves broadly striped green and 
ivory. Grows about two feet high and is excellent for group plant¬ 
ing. $1 for 3 : $2.50 per doz. 
fDWARF SWEET FLAG (Acorus Gramineus Var.). A miniature 
flag 6 to 10 inches high with green and white stripes. Fine for 
small pools or tub gardens. $1 for 3 ; $2.50 per doz. 
♦WATER CANNA (Thalia dealbata). A handsome canna-like 
aquatic standing 3 feet high. Hardy. Purple blooms from June 
to September. 75c each. 
fWATER NASTURTIUM OR WATER CRESS. Thrives in sun or 
shade; ideal near a cold spring. Edible. Hardy Rooted plants. 
$1 per doz. 
fWATER PLANTAIN. A border plant with heart-shaped leaves 
standing about a foot above the water and surmounted by tall 
branching spikes of white flowers. Hardy. 50c for 3 ; $1.50 per doz. 
fWILD RICE (Zizania aquatica). The importance of Wild Rice as a 
food for water-fowls cannot be over-emphasized. It is easily 
grown in shallow water and is decidedly ornamental, as it shoots 
up rapidly and makes a growth of 6 to 10 feet. Panicles of bloom 
make it additionally delightful. Should be planted in every pond. 
$1 per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 
Collections 
of Shallow Water 
and Bog Plants 
Tricker Special Ten (Collection No. B-6) 
For the Small Pool, $2.50 
Ten pleasing varieties of aquatic plants as 
follows—Green Taro, Primrose Willow, Grace¬ 
ful Cat-tail, Pickerel Rush, Velvet Leaf, Purple 
Hyacinth, Umbrella Palm, Parrot Feather, But¬ 
terfly Lily and Papyrus. The ten complete, $2.50. 
Miniature Water Garden Collection, 
$1.50 
(Collection No. B-3) See page 19. 
Small Pool Collection, $3.00 
(Collection No. B-l) See page 19. 
Medium Sized Pool Collection, $5.00 
(Collection No. B-2) See page 19. 
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