


OME of the finest aquatics will 
grow and bloom merely floating 
on the water surface, deriving 
In nature they drift to shallow 

water where the roots soon anchor and FLOATING PLANTS 
growth is very rapid. In other words, : Pope 
ae eee are always at home ae ius Varieties for $1.00 
i No. F2. Ten Plants 
AZOLLA (Azolla caroliniana). Small crinkly, green plants Seven Varieties 
resembling floating leaves of arborvitae. Strong sun- 
light turns Azolla a deep red. Per portion, 25c. 
EST diy t A 
DUCK WEED (Lemna minor). Appears as a series of DE oaae eee eae ieee ee 5 
much appreciated by goldfish. Hardy. Per portion, 25ce. interes pee pees ues Seana 
and armoured for protection while winter- 
SALVINIA (Salvinia braziliensis). Dainty leaves of soft ing at the bottom of the pond. Shipped 
only after June first. $1 for 2; $5 per doz. 
green polka dots on the surface. The small roots are 
green, covered with a velvety nap of tiny hairs. The 
growth forms an attractive chain of these leaves which are 
about 144 inch in diameter. Popular as an aquarium plant. WATER SNOWFLAKE (Nymphoides in- 
dicum). A lily-like plant, the detachable 
leaves of which form new plants covered 
WATER FERN (Ceratopteris thalictroides). Though an With dainty white flowers fringed like a 
aquatic species of the fern family, the leaves greatly giant snowflake. Shipped as floating leaf 
resemble garden lettuce. Numerous small plants spring which soon sends down roots in shallow 
from the edges of the leaves, gradually building up a float- water. 2 for 50c; $2 per doz. 
Per portion, 25c. 
ing mass of some size. The new plants may be detached 
e 
nourishment from the air and C 6 | ] € C t i oO n Ss page. 
water. 

Water Lettuce, Floating Heart, Water Snowflake, 
Salvinia and Duck Weed 
Note: Initials in the chart below identify 
the items offered in the Egyptian Water 
Garden Collection illustrated on opposite 












The large seeds are spiked 
and grow to some 6 inches in diameter before starting to dois tr: hie Ml 
propagate. 2 for 25c, $1.25 doz. 
EN 
SHELL FLOWER or WATER LETTUCE (Pistia EGYPTIAN WATER GARD 
(B) ot Cattail. A favorite water plant. 
stratiotes). A rosette of fluted blue-green velvety Three flowers that flourished along . A eowerlne Puleusas Pink flowers. 
leaves. Grows best in a shady pool. 50c for 3; $1.50 per the Nile, with enough modernized ( ) rrowhead. as distinctive 
doz. E 
G 
aquatic plants for an appropriate set- 

aves, white flowers. 
ting, (E) 1 Pickerel Rush. Blue flowers. 
WATER HYACINTH (Eichhornia crassipes major). Shiny (H). Sacred Lotus of the Nile (Nelumes >) 05) 9)" (mmee gammerE a Cmcol Eco 
dark green leaves, the stems of -which are expanded bium Speciosum). The pink Egyp- Cima aterm coon yamEYcllomaetowrens 
into pseudo bulbs, which serve as air chambers. The tian Lotus. (GE) ma WiakeeEr aii Binaiio wens 5 
orchid-like flowers of lavender form a spike like that of (I) Nymphaea Blue Beauty. Improved (M) 1 Shell Hires ipatinerolantn 
the true Hyacinth. Propagation is by means of runners at tropical water lily known to the SSA ARC haTiG Ox Paris lant 
the surface, and the growth is so rapid that navigation is ancients as the Blue Lotus of the This colina oe Scns ae anit 
hindered in streams in the southern states where they Nile. aera 7 
grow profusely. It is, perhaps, fortunate that the plant (K) Nymphaea Juno. The modern : $ 35 
is destroyed by frost. The long, bushy roots are excellent Dentata Superba, or Egyptian white Dol : 
IVE z “ A Complete as illustrated for.......... 
for receiving the spawn of goldfish; therefore, the Water lily. Night-blooming. ‘ 
Hyacinth may be used to advantage in pools of fair size. (A) 1Papyrus,or Egyptian Paper Plant. (Collection No. 42) 

2 for 25c; $1.25 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 wil) 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. 
NBEPETA 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. 
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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. 29B 
Collection No. 29A 
: rock plants, in 
different rock not less than 15 
plants, our se- varieties, our 
lection from the selection from 
above list, for.. . the above list, $7 50 
for id 
FREE WITH YOUR TROPICAL AND 
HARDY WATER LILY ORDERS. 
GIFTS see pace 3. 















