FLOATING PLANTS 
S OME of the finest aquatics will grow and 
bloom merely floating on the water sur¬ 
face, deriving nourishment from the air 
and water. In nature they drift to shallow wa¬ 
ter where the roots soon anchor and growth is 
very rapid. In other words, Floating Aquatics 
are always at home in any pool. 
AZOLLA (Azolla caroliniana). Small crinkly, green plants resembling 
floating leaves of arborvitae. Strong sunlight turns Azolla a deep red. 
Per portion, 25c. 
DUCK WEED (Lemna minor). Appears as a series of green polka dots 
on the surface. The small roots are much appreciated by goldfish. 
Hardy. Per portion, 25c. 
SALVINIA (Salvinia braziliensis). Dainty leaves of soft green, covered 
with a velvety nap of tiny hairs. The growth forms an attractive chain 
of these leaves which are about % inch in diameter. Popular as an 
aquarium plant. Per portion, 25c. 
WATER FERN (Ceratopteris thalictroides). Though an aquatic species of 
the fern family, the leaves greatly resemble garden lettuce. Numerous 
small plants spring from the edges of the leaves, gradually building up a 
floating mass of some size. The new plants 
may be detached and grow to some 6 inches 
in diameter before starting to propagate. 2 
for 25c, $1.25 doz. 
SHELL FLOWER OR WATER LETTUCE 
(Pistia stratiotes). A rosette of fluted blue- 
green velvety leaves. Grows best in a shady 
pool. 50c for 3 ; $1.50 per doz. 
WATER HYACINTH (Eichhornia crassipes 
major). Shiny dark green leaves, the 
stems of which are expanded into pseudo 
bulbs, which serve as air chambers. The 
orchid-like flowers of lavender form a spike 
like that of the true Hyacinth. Propagation 
is by means of runners at the surface, and 
the growth is so rapid that navigation is 
hindered in streams in the southern states 
where they grow profusely. It is, perhaps, 
fortunate that the plant is destroyed by 
frost. The long, bushy roots are excellent for 
receiving the spawn of goldfish ; therefore, 
the Water Hyacinth may be used to advan- 
Water Snow Flake and tage in pools of fair size. 2 for 25c; $1.25 
Artificial Alligator doz. 
Collections 
FLOATING PLANTS 
No. FI. Five Varieties for Cl 
a Small Pool... . 
No. F2. Ten Plants in CO 00 
Seven Varieties. .. 
Water Lettuce, Floating Heart, Water Snowflake, 
Salvinia and Duck Weed 
WATER CHESTNUT (Trapa natans). A hardy an¬ 
nual resembling the Water Fern in form but with 
mottled leaves and small white flowers. The large 
seeds are spiked and armoured for protection while 
wintering at the bottom of the pond. Shipped only 
after June first. $1 for 2 ; $5 per doz. 
WATER SNOWFLAKE (Nymphoides indicum). A 
lily-like plant, the detachable leaves of which form 
new plants covered with dainty white flowers fringed 
like a giant snowflake. Shipped as floating leaf which 
soon sends down roots in shallow water. 2 for 50c; $2 
per doz. 
ROCK PLANTS 
Rock plants thrive under adverse conditions and are attractively used as 
a border edging for the pool itself or for a perennial bed around it. The 
pool may be edged with rough stone and any crevices that will hold a 
handful of soil will accommodate one or more interesting rock plants. 
All Rock Plants are $1 for 5; $2 per dozen. 
ACHILLEA Boule de neige. Pure white flowers in great profusion. 
ARABIS Alpina (Rock Cress). Low-growing. Small white terminal 
racemes in May. Continue to bloom a long time. 
CERASTIUM Tomentosum (Snow-in-Summer). Low edging plant. Silver 
foliage and early white flowers. Showy. 
DIANTHUS (Hardy Garden Pink). 12 in. A charming rock plant pro¬ 
ducing dark pink flowers like little carnations. 
FESTUCA Glauca (Blue Fescue). Dense tufts of narrow-leaved grass, a 
pretty bright blue. 
GYPSOPHILA Repens (Baby’s Breath). Attractive trailing plant. Clouds 
of small white flowers in July and August. 
IRIS Pumila. Dwarf. Blue, yellow or white. June. 
IBERIS Sempervirens (Candytuft). Broad, wiry mats of dark, evergreen 
foliage. Mass of white bloom in May. 
MYOSOTIS Alpestris (Forget-Me-Not). Bushy, compact edging plant. 
Blue, Rose, or White. 
NEPETA Mussini (Catmint). Dwarf, compact habit. Masses of beautiful 
lavender bloom all season. 
PLUMBAGO Larpentae (Leadwort). Dwarf, spreading habit. Covered 
with deep blue flowers during summer and fall. 
PHLOX Subulata (Moss Pink). Moss-like, evergreen foliage. A mass of 
bloom in April and May. White, Blue, Lilac, or Pink. 
SEDUM Acre (Golden Moss). Fine ground cover. Foliage green; flowers 
a pretty yellow. 
SEDUM Stolonifera (Stonecrop). A very desirable spreading Stonecrop 
producing flat succulent leaves and pink flowers ; a rapid grower. 
SEMPERVIVUM Tectorum (Hen and Chickens). Broad rosettes. Leaves 
have reddish-brown tips ; flowers pale red. 
THYMUS Serphyllum coccineum (Thyme). Charming carpeting plant. A 
sheet of bright crimson flowers in midsummer. 
TUNICA Saxifraga (Tunic Flower). Pretty tufted 
plant with light pink flowers produced all summer. 
VERONICA Rupestris (Speedwell). Thick matting of 
green foliage. A cloud of bright blue flowers in 
April and May. 
VIOLA Jersey Gem (Tufted Pansy). Splendid dwarf 
edging plants. Continuous bloom of a pure rich, 
violet. Slightly perfumed. 
Collection No. 29A 
1 IT different rock plants, our selection 
I J from the above list, for. 
$2.25 
Collection No. 2»B 
rock plants, in not less than 15 
varieties, our selection from the 
above list, for. 
$7.50 
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