VAN NESS WATER GARDENS, Upland, California 
An Informal Pool of Unusual Beauty 
Plants for Your Fish 
These very useful plants help to keep the pool in natural 
balance, supplying oxygen to the water. A few bunches 
among the lilies are indispensable for the health of the fish. 
Vallisneria (Eel grass). Long, ribbon-like leaves that come 
to the surface of the water. Pretty in an Aquarium. 
Bunch 15c. 
Anacharis (giant). The most used for the Aquarium. Grace¬ 
ful, long stems with whorls of deep green leaves. Very 
good for pool and necessary for health of fish. Bunch 10c. 
Myriophyllum. A pretty aquatic with fine, hair-like leaves. 
Makes a good spawning bed for fish. Bunch 10c. 
Parrots feather. A favorite aquatic plant, for Aquarium and 
fountain basins. Can be used in water-tight hanging bas¬ 
kets. Bunch 10c. 
Ludwigia. This is one of the important Aquarium plants be¬ 
cause of its decorative value. When kept in strong light 
the under side of leaves become a bright red. Bunch 10c. 
Cabomba. A useful plant for the Aquarium, growing entirely 
submerged. Very ornamental. Bunch 10c. 
Saggiteria (sinensis). Grows freely and a splendid plant for 
the Aquarium. 3 for 25c. 
Azolla. A small, floating moss-like plant, similar to duck¬ 
weed but prettier. When exposed to sunlight the small 
leaves take on a reddish tinge. Useful in clearing up 
pool, also good for fish. Portion 10c. 
Scavengers for the Pool 
Water snails are necessary for the pool, as they feed on 
the decayed vegetation, and clean up the green Algae that 
forms on the walls. A few pair will soon stock your pool. 
Cannot be shipped during July, August or September. 
Japanese trap-door snails. The largest and hardiest of all 
snails. These are live bearing and we are careful in select¬ 
ing them in pairs. Very prolific. Pair 25c. 
Rams-horn snails. A very long lived water snail and es¬ 
pecially good in clearing up the green scum in pools. 
3 for 10c. 
Red Rams-horn snails. These snails are a coral red and very 
showy in an Aquarium. 10c each. 
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