VAN NESS WATER GARDENS, Upland, California 


Complete Your Pool With ‘These Plants 
Papyrus (Egyptian paper plant). The stalks are triangular 
and attain a height of from 5 to 8 feet, having a tuft of 
Under this heading we list such plants as grow in water, 
but send up leaves and blossoms above the surface. These 
add to the beauty of the pool, being used as centerpieces 
or for corners. Many of them have beautiful blossoms, all 
have attractive foliage. THESE DO BEST PLANTED IN 
WATER FE ROM S25 ROT INCHES spr ihE  elantein: »ox 
and raise to within a few inches of the surface of water. This 
is easily accomplished by nailing legs of proper length to box. 
Sagittaria (latifolia). The leaves are broad with long basal 
lobes. The flowers are pure white, about an inch in 
diameter. 20c. 
Azure Pickerel Plant (Pontederia paniculata). This attrac- 
tive plant grows from 2 to 6 feet tall and each heart 
shaped leaf has a spike of Delphinium blue flowers coming 
from the base. The buds are covered with a silvery sheen. 
SoG. 
Water Plantain (Alisma plantago). Almond shaped leaves 
of bright green, borne about 3 feet above the surface of 
the water. Beautiful clusters of flowers resembling Baby’s 
Breath. 20c. 
Double Arrowhead (Saggittaria flora plena). Leaves arrow 
shaped. Plant bears large spikes of pure white double 
flowers, about 2 feet tall. 35c. 
thread-like leaves a foot in diameter. Does equally well 
in two inches of water or in very wet soil. 25c. 
Water Arum (Peltandra virginica). A hardy aquaric with 
leaves shaped like a Calla lily. 25c. 
Umbrella Palm (Cyperus alterniflilus). A beautiful plant, 
growing about 2 feet tall, has slender stems with tuft of 
leaves spreading out, umbrella shaped. Does well either in 
shallow water or moist ground. 20c. 
Giant Umbrella Palm. Similar to above except it grows 
Six fectutallemzocs 
Water Chestnut. Grows freely in shallow water. Has dull 
green quill-like leaves, growing two feet tall. 20c. 
Yellow Iris (Pseudacorus). One of the necessary plants for 
your pool, the foliage making an artistic touch either in 
the center or in the corner. Has tall spikes of yellow 
blossoms. Will grow equally as well in very moist 
ground. 25c. 
Iris Versicolor (Blue flag). Similar to above except in color, 
being a clear blue. 25c. 
Iris Purpurae. A water Irish such a deep blue as to be al- 
most purple. 25c. 
(Pool Plants continued on next page.) 
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