U. S$. ROUTE 27, MT. AIRY, CINCINNATI, OHIO 7 
A Floating Plant 
sah soa Water yacinths 10c 
“Queen of Aquatic Plants" 

A Tropical Plant with Flowers of Rarest Orchid Texture 
acquatic plants native to Tropical countries. They should not be 
planted like other rooted aquatics, but like to float in shallow water 
where only the tips of roots enter the soil. They are the largest selling pool 
plants in the United States, because they are the best plants for Goldfish to 
spawn on, and are one of our leading items, which we supply to hundreds of 
dealers each Spring. We have done more to popularize this fine plant than 
any other firm, because very early we recognized their wonderful spawning 
advantages, and because we ship only the choicest Water Hyacinths on 
the market! 
WV cca: HYACINTHS (Eichornia Crassipes Major) are floating 
LAKEVIEW Water Hya- 
cinths are the finest plants in the 
world for Goldfish to spawn on This cut shows the beautiful orchid-like 
2 s flower, the feathery, luxuriant roots so ex- 
in outdoor pools. Seemingly cellent for receiving goldfish spawn, and 
these plants were made by Nae also a small plant developing from a runner. 
ture for this purpose for their roots are perfectly formed to receive 
and protect the eggs of Goldfish and egglaying Tropical fish as 
well. Even the leaves are so formed that they hold the spawn 
near the surface of the water where it is warmest, and still protect 
the spawn and baby fish from the direct hot rays of the sun. 
After the little fish are hatched they find protection and safe 
hiding among the Hyacinth roots. It is truly a perfect “Incuba- 
The pool shown above is owned by Mr. V. E. Wittrig, He F : 
of Washington, Iowa. Mr. Wittrig writes: “We started tor and Brooder” for baby Goldfish (les Went Ab ) 
six of your Water Hyacinths last Spring and had over . : ; j 
TOU A CIR DVI rie saonier tS olneldey awe kod 137 onary No pool is complete without Water Hyacinths, and to raise baby 
Be eestor REN, WATER HY ACINTTS, f  Coldfish there is no surer way to success than by getting about a 
mous for their vitality and productiveness. dozen Water Hyacinths each Spring. Water Hyacinths are annuals 
Z in all States except the extreme Southern fringe of the U. S., but 
pean of oe oc mre a coren: they will more than repay you for your small investment, by mul- 
*(Add 20c per dozen if wanted by Parcel Post.) pant - 5 
Cog he tee cer foci: welt Plants hoakion waier oy ne as much as twenty-fold in your pool during the Summer, 
NOTE—For planting instructions see free circular sup- and by producing dozens of fine blossoms if kept ina sunny, shal- 
aial fess eid apa low part of the pond. Plants should be sprinkled at times. 
Other i) oating Pp oral 
WATER LETTUCE or MINIATURE FLOATING PLANTS 





SHELL FLOWER There are several varieties of miniature floating plants which add 
to the appearance of the pool or aquarium. All multiply rapidly dur- 
7 5 ing the Summer and if the water surface becomes too crowded with 
[Pistia Stratiotes)—(No. 3 on cut, Page 12) these small plants they should be thinned out. 
foe Jee plant siouilas tone, y aire tiyacinth in. Babit,,but rarer and DUCKWEED [Lemma minor) is a very small dot of lettuce-like leaf 
more delicate. It will grow best in semi-shaded locations and prefers a with tender rootlets. Goldfish eat it at times. (May to November.) 
moist atmosphere, so should be sprinkled at times. Water Lettuce is Per portion, 25¢. 
a rosette of delicate, soft d ] ing 4 to 10 inches i 
Bree sae tne chic Monbiniute San px aren 4 * takki SALVINIA (Salvinia braziliensis) is a plant of three or four one- 
maa gay Seb it STL oe Ni is Ca Pol guacieraoch leaves of velvety surface with fluted folds and small roots. 
tremely attractive. (Year round.) Per portion, 25¢. 
2 for 25c. $1.50 per dozen. 
WATER FERN (See description opposite.) Small plants of the Water 
Fern may be used as miniature plants and are very attractive floating 
WwW ATER FERN on top of an aquarium. - oe 
er portion, 25c. 
(Ceratopteris thalictroides) J 
This is a true fern with fluted leaves resembling garden lettuce. 
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Dozens of young plants grow from the leaves of mature plants when Floating Plant Collection 
they are about 6 inches in diameter. Water fern reproduces rapidly Six of the larger Floating Plants in three vari- 
and is remarkably free from insect pests. It is often used in growing™ 
Red Snails. 
2 for 25¢; $1.25 per dozen. (Small plants 25¢ per portion.) 
eties, and a few of the miniature plants added. 
Collection No. Fl 

