VAN NESS WATER GARDENS, Upland, California 



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. 


These Grasses should all be planted in a pot of soil except the 
Azolla, which is a floating plant. 




Vallisneria (Eel grass). Long, ribbon-like leaves that come to the 
surface of the water. Pretty in an aquarium. Bunch 15c; 2 for 25c. 





Anacharis (giant). The most used for the aquarium. Graceful, long Umbrella Palm 
stems with whorls of deep green leaves. Very good for pool and (See page 15) 
necessary for health of fish. Bunch 15c; 2 for 25c. 
Myriophyllum. A pretty aquatic with fine, hair-like leaves. Makes 
a good spawning bed for fish. Bunch 15c; 2 for 25c. 
Parrots feather. A favorite aquatic plant, for aquarium and foun- 
tain basins. Can be used in water-tight hanging baskets. 
Bunch 15c; 2 for 25c. 
Ludwigia. This is one of the important aquarium plants because 
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 sub- 
merged. Very ornamental. Bunch 15c; 2 for 25c. 



Saggitaria (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 15c. 

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 selecting them in 
pairs. Very prolific. 3 for 25c; doz. 75c. 

Rams-horn snails. A very long lived water snail and especially 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. 3 for 25c. 
ees mh SCAVENGERS 
FOR POOL 
10 Large Bunches, 


enough for ordinary sized pool. 24 Assorted Snails 
$1.00 $1.00 
; Postpaid 
HCG ee Primrose Willow 
(See page 15) The two above Collections (See page 15) 
$1.75 
Postpaid 
WATER PLANT COLLECTION 
Floating Heart. 
Water poppy. 
Double Arrowhead. 
Azure Pickerel plant. 
Umbrella Palm. 
Water Canna. 
3 varieties water grasses. 
Cattail $1.50 Papyrus 
(See page 15) Postpaid (See page 15) 
Ten 



