
For Shallow Water and Marsh 
WAPATO Duck Potato 
“Duck Potato” and “Muskrat Potato” are names 
often given this important food plant, (Sagittaria 
latifolia,) that indicate its importance as a food. 
It produces numerous tubers, seed and tender 
white runners that are eaten by 
geese, swan and practically all 
kinds of wild ducks, as well as 
muskrats. Has handsome arrow- 
shaped leaves -- stalks of white 
flowers with yellow center -- 
widely planted as ornamental. 
Easily and quickly grown from 
Terrell’s selected tubers. Thrives 
in practically all parts of U. S. 
and Canada, in marshy places. 
mud flats, and in water up to 
11, ft. deep. TUBERS: 1000, $10; 
100, $1.50. Plant 1200 to A. 
PICKEREL PLANT (Pontederia cordata) 
Provides food for ducks, and is an attractive 
ornamental plant producing spikes of purple 
flowers. Grows on fairly rich soil, in 1 to 3 ft. 
of water. Plant 600 roots per acre. Strong, thrifty 
roots 100, $10; 10, $1.50; each 35c. 
DEEP WATER DUCK POTATO “rgiacy* 
A splendid attraction for Bluebills and other 
diving ducks, that love the tender tubers this 
plant produces. Plant in ponds, lakes or bays 
along the river, where water is 1 to 3 ft. deep. 
Sure-growing tubers with well developed grow- 
ing points. 1000, $14; 100, $2. 1000 to A. in N. 
Plants after June 1, 1000, $10; 100, $1.75; 10, 50c. 
WILD DUCK MILLET 
For Mud Flats - Lowland -- Lands That Can 
Be Drained and Flooded 
Wild Duck Millet (Echinochloa crus-galli) is an 
important food for mallards, pintails and teal. It 
grows over most of the U.S. It grows 2 to 4 feet 
high, making considerable cover. It is also a 
food for geese, quail, doves and upland game 
birds and song birds as well as wild ducks. 
Plant on mud flats, lowlands areas left bare 
during summer when water goes down, or land 
along water's edge. Sow from April Ist to July 
10 in the North and up to Sept. Ist in South and 
a crop will be secured same season. Bushel 
plants 134 acres. Grade A-1 Seed, Bu. (35 lbs.) 
$4; 5 bu. or more, $3.85 bu.; Pk. $1.35. 


SM ARTWEED S (Polygonum) 
Rate high as Duck Foods -- many varieties. 
Mostly lowland plants, surviving ‘flood and 
drought. Use Plants of perennial varieties in 
Spring for best results. 
SMARTWEED -- Assorted Northern-grown 
Plants for planting in North, on lowlands in May - 
June. Use 2,000 per A. 1000, $15; 100, $2. 
SMARTWEED. Assorted Southern-grown Plants 
for Southern States. For shallow water. Bu. $4; 
5 bu. $15. Available throughout Spring. 
SWAMP SMARTWEED (Polygonum hydropiper- 
oides). Moist margins, shallow hard or soft water. 
Good duck food. Plants 1000 - $25; 100 - $4. Use 
1500 per acre. Perennial. 
MARSH SMARTWEED (Polygonum muhlenbergii). 
Use on shores, shallow water. Stands fluctuating 
water levels, drought. 1000 - $30; 100 - $4. Use 
1500 per acre. Perennial Duck food. 
SMARTWEED (Polygonum pennsylvanicum) 
Duck, Upland Bird food. Annual. Sow on mud 
shores out of water -- 40 lb. per A. SEED: 100 lb. 
$19; 10 lb. $2; Ib. 35c. 
BULRUS HES (Scirpus) 
The following kinds, all perennials, are good 
Duck and Muskrat foods and cover. In water 
they make Fish Food and Shelter. Their strong 
network of runners, helps hold rich soil, banks 
and shores. Use 1500 per Acre any variety. 
GREAT BULRUSH (Scirpus acutus) Duck, Musk- 
rat and Fish Food and Cover. Withstands wave 
action and protects banks, shores, and other 
plants. 1/2 to 3 ft. fresh water. 1000, $25; 100, $3. 
SOFT-STEM BULRUSH (S. validus) Duck and 
Fish food and cover for shallow, sheltered waters. 
ROOTS OR PLANTS: 1000, $35; 100, $5. 
RIVER BULRUSH (S. fluviatilis). Duck and 
Muskrat Food and Cover. Grows in shallow 
"ies marshes, withstands drought. 1000, $25; 
100, $3. 
SALTMARSH BULRUSH (S. robustus) Excellent 
Duck and Muskrat Foods and Cover for Coastal 
Marshes. Plant where flooded at high tide. 
ROOTS: 1000, $35; 100, $4.50. 
SEED: Plant 10 lb. per A. Lb., $2; 10 Ib., $16. 
ALKALI BULRUSH (S. paludosus). Plant for 
Duck Food and Cover on alkali and brackish 
coastal marshes. SEED: Sow 40 lb. per A. 100 lb., 
$45; 10 lb. $5; Lb. 75c. 
SPIKE RUSH (Eleocharis palustris) Plant for 
Ducks from May through July on mud or few 
inches water. CLUMPS: 1000, $40; 100, $5. 
