OXYGENATING PLANTS 
For Foots and Aquariums—Keep the Water Clear and Vure 
IN POOLS 
Whatever the size or style of the pool, you 
will wish the water to be pure and clear. 
Plants growing under water absorb impuri¬ 
ties and release oxygen to destroy them. 
Oxygenating plants are indispensable when 
fish are present as they provide a perfect 
balance for the animal life. Submerged plants 
also provide cover and protection to baby 
fish, should any be hatched in your pool. 
NOTE: *Varieties so marked are best suited 
for pools. The four varieties, Anacharis, 
Cabomba, Coon Tail and Ludwigia will grow 
without planting, but all do better if rooted 
in soil, in shallow water or planted in 
separate receptacle. Do not plant in same 
receptacle with lilies. 
IN AQUARIUMS 
To insure proper living conditions for your 
fish and to keep the water pure and clean, 
aquariums should be planted with suitable 
oxygenating plants which absorb the im¬ 
purities and liberate oxygen. With these 
plants you can provide a balanced condition 
of plant and animal life and remove the need 
for changing the water often. When these 
plants have been used we have known aquar¬ 
iums to be in perfect condition after two 
years without a change of water. 
We offer suitable collections of the right 
varieties to balance the aquarium. Place an 
inch or two of well washed sand or Aquarium 
Grit in the bottom of the aquarium, and in 
this plant several varieties of water plants. 
Plant the Vallisneria around the sides and 
back, and Sagittaria just in front of the 
Vallisneria. Bank the sprigs of other plants 
in the corners and at other points for orna¬ 
mental effect; then let Floating Plants float 
on the water. 
AQUARIUM GRIT. Fine grit especially pre¬ 
pared and recommended for growing 
oxygenating plants. 5 lb. bag, 25c; 10 lb. bag 
for 12 gal. aquarium, 50c; 25 lb. bag for 
aquariums up to 30 gal., by express collect, 
75c. 
The Best Oxygenators 
Anacharis 
Cabomba 
Under this heading we list those plants which are most valuable for supply¬ 
ing the necessary oxygen in pool or aquarium. *See note above. 
♦ANACHARIS. Dark green foliage; lighter stems. 15c each; $1.50 per doz. 
♦CABOMBA. Glossy green, fan-like leaves. Stems red or green. 15c each; 
$1.50 per doz. 
♦COON TAIL (Ceratophvllum). Branches and leaves resemble those of a 
spruce tree; color light green. 15c each; $1.50 per doz. 
* VALLISNERIA. Long, ribbon-like leaves. 50c per doz. $4 per 100. 
♦MILFOIL (Myriophyllum). Fine, needle-like green leaves in bushy formation, 
giving appearance of plumes. A favorite for fish spawning. 15c each; 
$1.50 per doz. 
HAIR GRASS. Will carpet your aquarium with two inch grass needles. Ideal 
for protecting eggs and young fish. 50c for 25 plants. 
♦SAGITTARIA SINENSIS. Dark green leaves; strong-growing plant. 15c 
each; $1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. 
♦SAGITTARIA SUBULATA. Dwarf. 75c per doz.; $5 per 100. 
♦SOUTHERN SPATTERDOCK. Broad, light green leaves; very ornamental. 
15c each ; $1.50 per doz. 
Vallisneria 
Sagittaria Sinensis 
Floating Plants 
If your fish collection includes some Bubble Nest 
Builders (Labyrinth Fishes) we recommend the addi¬ 
tion of some floating plants. 
UTRICULARIA MINOR. Masses of green threads 
with very tiny air bladders. Commonly used for 
spawning fishes like Haplochilus and Rivulus. 25c 
per portion. 
FLOATING ELODEA. Rapidly forms a thick jun¬ 
gle of leaves several inches below the surface. 
Best protection for young fishes. 25c per portion. 
CRYSTAL WORT (Riccia fluitans). Dense grower. 
Protects young fishes. 25c per portion. 
Ornamental Varieties 
While all oxygenating plants are attractive, this 
group includes those which are really more orna¬ 
mental than useful. 
CRYPTOCORYNE. Thrives in deep shade. Grace¬ 
ful, dark green leaves. 30c each; 4 for $1.00; 
$2.50 per dozen. 
♦LUDWIGIA. Foliage green above; pink beneath, 
15c each ; $1.50 per doz. 
HERPESTIS AMPLEXICAULIS (Incorrectly known 
as Bacopa). A splendid plant for cold or warm 
water aquariums. Its thick, bright green leaves are 
borne in alternate pairs on a stout stem. It is not a 
rapid grower and, therefore, quite desirable. 15c 
each ; $1.50 per doz. 
WATER POPPY. A very satisfactory ornamental 
plant that will bloom in the aquarium. Does 
best in pots of soil. 15c each ; $1.25 per doz. 
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COLLECTIONS 
Pool Collections 
No. 24A. For Small Pool, 20 Plants 
(5 varieties) .$2 
No. 24B. For Large Pool, 60 Plants 
(5 varieties) .$5 
Aquarium Collections 
(Collection No. 35A) 
SEVEN VARIETIES of aquarium plants including 
the best oxygenators, such as Anacharis, Sagit¬ 
taria, and Vallisneria in sufficient quantity to bal¬ 
ance a 10-gallon aquarium.*..$1.10 
(Collection No. 35B) 
For 18-gallon aquariu m—7 varieties described 
above .$2 
(Collection No. 35C) 
For 30-gallon aquariu m—9 varieties described 
above .$2 
See pages 22 and 23 for complete collec¬ 
tions of aquatic plants in quantities suit¬ 
able for various sized pools. 
A Welcome Letter From London 
“Last year you very kindly sent me your catalog 
of Water Lilies and also your booklet ‘How to Build 
a Lily Pool’. From your catalog I selected several 
Water Lilies for Mr. Robinson of St. Steven’s Nur¬ 
series, Ealing. For myself I ordered Helen Fowler, 
an exquisitely lovely pink nymphaea which was new 
to me. It flowered well within a few weeks of 
planting. 
Your booklet I found most useful and I incorpor¬ 
ated your idea of an overflow and drainage in my 
pool. My little garden has been brightened up con¬ 
siderably by my pool.” Yours sincerely, Robert S. 
Trickett, Ealing, London, England. 
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