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NAIAD—Bushy Pondweed 
The Naiad or Bushy Pondweed is an important 
wild duck food, all parts of the plant are eaten by 
them. It grows in waters ranging in depth from 1 
foot to 6 feet, on either sand, clay or mud bottom. 
Naiad is a strictly fresh water plant. It grows en- 
tirely submerged, seldom ever exceeding one foot in 
height and makes a sort of soft green carpet of moss 
over the bottom. 
This plant is considered 
very important as a food, 
cover and oxygenating plant 
for game fish. It also helps 
clarify the water. 
Plants containing seed 
should be planted during 
August to November. They 
are easily planted by mix- 
ing them with clay and 
broadcasting into the water. 
Four bushel plants an acre. 
PRICE 
Naiad with seeds $5.00 per bu. 
SWEET FLAG—WATER IRIS 
Both the Sweet Flag and Water Iris are important 
food and cover plants for Muskrats. They are also 
important cover for waterfowl and provide excellent 

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nesting places. Roots may be planted during spring 
in wet low lands or marshy places. 
1000 Roots $25.00; 100 Roots $3.00. 
WATER CRESS 
The Water Cress is used largely by breeders of 
Wild Ducks, who consider it very valuable as a food 
plant for their Duck Farms. It grows very rapidly. 
WHEN, WHERE AND HOW 
TO PLANT 
Water Cress may be start- 
ed by transplanting plants 
from April to July. It grows 
in cool waters, usually where 
there is a slight current, like 
in springs, brooks, small 
streams or shallow ponds. 
In transplanting plants sim- 
ply set them out by hand in 
shallow waters 1 foot or less 
in depth. Use 1000 plants for 
one acre. 
Water Cress Plants $3.00 
per 100. 
Water Cress 

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