U. S. ROUTE 27, MT. AIRY, CINCINNATI. OHIO 
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A Floating Plant 
cJ~al?evLew WJater ^J^luacintLs iOc 
"Queen of Aquatic Plants" 
A Tropical Plant with Flowers of Rarest Orchid Texture 
W ATER HYACINTHS (Eichornia Crassipes Major) are floating 
acquatic plants native to Tropical countries. They should not be 
planted like other rooted aquatics, but like to float in shallow water 
where only the tips of roots enter the soil. They are the largest selling pool 
plants in the United States, because they are the best plants for Goldfish to 
spawn on, and are one of our leading items, which we supply to hundreds of 
dealers each Spring. We have done more to popularize this fine plant than 
any other firm, because very early we recognized their wonderful spawning 
advantages, and because we ship only the choicest Water Hyacinths on 
the market! 
The pool shown above is owned by Mr. V. E. Wittrig, 
of Washington, Iowa. Mr. Wittrig writes: "We started 
six of your Water Hyacinths last Spring and had over 
100 plants by late Summer. Some days we had as many 
as 30 blossoms!” This is just one of many similar testi¬ 
monials on LAKEVIEW WATER HYACINTHS, fa¬ 
mous for their vitality and productiveness. 
10c each. 6 for 50c. $1.00 per dozen.* 
*(Add 20c per dozen if wanted by Parcel Post.) 
Caution—Keep roots wet. Plants float on water. 
NOTE— For planting instructions see free circular sup¬ 
plied with alt our plants. 
LAKEVIEW Water Hya¬ 
cinths are the finest plants in the 
world for Goldfish to spawn on This cut shows the beautiful orchid-like 
• , j i o flower, the feathery, luxuriant roots so ex- 
m Outdoor pools. beemingly cellent for receiving goldfish spawn, and 
these plants were made by Na- also 3 sma11 pIant developing fr °“ a runncr - 
ture for this purpose for their roots are perfectly formed to receive 
and protect the eggs of Goldfish and egglaying Tropical fish as 
well. Even the leaves are so formed that they hold the spawn 
near the surface of the water where it is warmest, and still protect 
the spawn and baby fish from the direct hot rays of the sun. 
After the little fish are hatched they find protection and safe 
hiding among the Hyacinth roots. It is truly a perfect “Incuba¬ 
tor and Brooder” for baby Goldfish. (See page 20.) 
No pool is complete without Water Hyacinths, and to raise baby 
Goldfish there is no surer way to success than by getting about a 
dozen Water Hyacinths each Spring. Water Hyacinths are annuals 
in all States except the extreme Southern fringe of the U. S., but 
they will more than repay you for your small investment, by mul¬ 
tiplying as much as twenty-fold in your pool during the Summer, 
and by producing dozens of fine blossoms if kept in a sunny, shal¬ 
low part of the pond. Plants should be sprinkled at times. 
WATER LETTUCE or 
SHELL FLOWER 
IPistia Stratiotes) —(No. 3 on cut, Page 12) 
This is a plant similar to the Water Hyacinth in habit, but rarer and 
more delicate. It will grow best in semi-shaded locations and prefers a 
moist atmosphere, so should be sprinkled at times. Water Lettuce is 
a rosette of delicate, soft downy leaves averaging 4 to 10 inches in 
diameter. The flower is very inconspicuous, but the leaves are ex¬ 
tremely attractive. 2 for 25c. $1.50 per dozen. 
WATER FERN 
ICeratopteris thalictroidesl 
This is a true fern with fluted leaves resembling garden lettuce. 
Dozens of young plants grow from the leaves of mature plants when 
they are about 6 inches in diameter. Water fern reproduces rapidly 
and is remarkably free from insect pests. It is often used in growing 
Red Snails. 
2 for 25c; $1.25 per dozen. (Small plants 25c per portion.) 
MINIATURE FLOATING PLANTS 
There are several varieties of miniature floating plants which add 
to the appearance of the pool or aquarium. All multiply rapidly dur¬ 
ing the Summer and if the water surface becomes too crowded with 
these small plants they should be thinned out. 
AZOLLA (Azolla caroliniana) is a crinkly plant like the leaf of 
Arbor Vitae and '/ 2 to 1 inch long. In the early Fall it turns deep 
red. (May to November.) " p er portiolli 25c. 
DUCKWEED (Lemma minor) is a very small dot of lettuce-like leaf 
with tender rootlets. Goldfish eat it at times. (May to November.) 
Per portion, 25c. 
SALVINIA (Salvinia braiiliensis) is a plant of three or four one- 
quarter-inch leaves of velvety surface with fluted folds and small roots. 
(Year round.) p er portioili 2 5c. 
WATER FERN (See description opposite.) Small plants of the Water 
Fern may be used as miniature plants and are very attractive floating 
on top of an aquarium. 
Per portion, 25c. 
Floating Plant Collection 
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Mixed Portion of Miniatures 
Six of the larger Floating Plants in three vari- ft' ^ nr\ 
eties, and a few of the miniature plants added. J) .vv 
i Collection No. FI. | 1 
Three varieties, including two of the first three _ 1 
items above and a few water ferns. Collection 
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