Hyacinth, Poppy, Taro and Spiral Palm 
in harmonious grouping 
SHALLOW WATER 
ATURAL Ponds have a pro¬ 
fusion of flags, rushes, reeds 
and small flowering plants 
i delight the eye. Your pool 
)e 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 depths. All of the plants in this list should be 
planted above or below the water according to their indi¬ 
vidual 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 
J 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 
in a saucer kept full of water. 
HARDY VARIETIES 
tARROWHEAD, DOUBLE FLOWERING 
(Sagittaria japonica 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 plants. 75c each. 
tARROWHEAD, GIANT (Sagittaria sagitti- 
folia). Distinctive 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. 
(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. 
the pot is set 
Double 
Arrowhead 
♦BOGBEAN 
TRICKER'S 
Special Ten 
(Collection No. B-6) 
SHALLOW WATER and BOG PLANTS 
FOR THE SMALL POOL $2.50 
Ten pleasing varieties of aquatic plants, as follows — 
Green Taro, Primrose Willow, Graceful Cat-tail, Pick¬ 
erel Rush, Velvet Leaf, Purple Hyacinth, Umbrella 
Palm, Parrot Feather, Butterfly Lily and JO CA 
Papyrus. The ten complete... 
See Page 18 for 
Miniature Water Garden Collection. 
HARDY VARIETIES (Continued) 
♦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. 50c' 
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 naturaliz¬ 
ing in a pond. Hardy. $1 for 3 ; $2.50 per doz. 
JFORGET-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 bearing 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. $2.50 per doz. 
fLOBELIA 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 dazzling. $1 for 3. $2.50 per doz. 
tLOOSESTRIFE (Lythrum roseum superbum). A strong plant 
growing 3 to 4 feet high. Masses of rose-colored flowers on 
long spikes from late July to September. $1 for 3. $2.50 per doz. 
JMARSH 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 produced freely. The total growth is about 
2 feet. Hardy. 50c for 2 ; $2.00 per doz. 
fVARIEGATED 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 
planting. $1 for 3 ; $2.50 per doz. 
tDWARF SWEET FLAG (Acorus Gramineus 
. 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 
Pickerel canna-like aquatic standing 3 feet high. 
Rush Hardy. Purple blooms from June to September. 75c 
each. 
jWATER N A STURTIUM 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. 
tWILD 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 
1 ° f^t. Panicles of bloom make it additionally de- 
lighttul. bhould be planted in every pond. $I per doz., $6.50 per 
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