

Water Lettuce, Floating Heart, Water Snowflake, 
Salvinia and Duck Weed 
OME of the finest aquatics will grow 
and bloom merely floating on the water 
surface, deriving nourishment from the 
air and water. In nature they drift to 
shallow water where the roots soon anchor 
and growth is very rapid. In others words, 
Floating Aquatics are always at home in 
any pool. 
AZOLLA (Azolla caroliniana). Small crinkly, green plants resembling 
floating leaves of arborvitae. Strong sunlight turns Azolla a deep 
red. Per portion, 25c. 
Collections | 
FLOATING PLANTS —— 
No. Fl. One each of Five Varieties fora __ ne 
ral POOL se ee ---$ 
No. F2. Ten Plants in Seven Varieties. 


WATER HYACINTH (Eichhornia crassipes major). Shiny dark green 
DUCK WEED (Lemma minor). Appears as a series of green polka leaves, the stems of which are expanded into pseudo bulbs, which 
dots on the surface. The small roots are much appreciated by gold- serve as air chambers. The orchid-like flowers of lavender form a spike 
eh Hardy, Per DOLtion 25¢ = like that of the true Hyacinth. Propagation is by means of runners at 
‘ ‘ ¢ ; the surface, and the growth is so rapid that navigation is hindered in 
SALVINIA (Salvinia braziliensis). Dainty leaves of soft reen, covered streams in the southern states where they grow profusely. It is, per- 
wah @ ee nap of tiny ee “The phoote fae aoe atiraetive haps, fortunate that the plant is destroyed by frost. The long, bushy 
chain of these leaves which are about ¥ inch in diameter. Popular as roots are excellent for receiving the spawn of goldfish ; therefore, the 
an aquarium plant. Per portion, 25c. Water Hyacinth may be used to advantage in pools of fair size. 
A 2 for 25e; $1.25 doz. 
WATER FERN (Ceratopteris thalictroides). Though an aquatic species WATER CHESTNUT (Trapa natans). A hardy annual resembling the 
of the fern family, the leaves greatly resemble garden lettuce. Water 
Numerous small plants spring from the edges of the leaves, gradually flowers. The large seeds are spiked and armoured for protection while 
building up a floating mass of some size. The new plants may be wintering at the bottom of the pond. Shipped only after June first. 
detached and grow to some 6 inches in diameter before starting to 25e each; 5 for $1. 
propagate. 2 for 25c¢, $1.25 doz. 
Fern in form but with mottled leaves and small white 
WATER SNOWFLAKE (Nymphoides indicum). A lily-like plant, the 
SHELL FLOWER or WATER LETTUCE (Pistia stratiotes). A rosette detachable leaves of which form new plants covered with dainty 
of fluted blue-green velvety leaves, Grows best in a shady pool. white flowers fringed like a giant snowflake. Shipped as floating leaf 
50c for 3; $1.50 per doz. which soon sends down roots in shallow water. 2 for 50c; $2 per doz. 


ROCK | PLANTS , 
This is a Revised List of Rock Plants Brought Up To 
Date with the Newest and Most Attractive Varieties 
Rock plants thrive under adverse conditions and are attractively used as a border 
edging for the pool itself or for a perennial bed around it. The pool may be edged 
with rough stone and any crevices that will hold a handful of soil will accommodate 
one or more interesting rock plants. 
All Rock Plants are 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 

1. ACHILLEA Tomentosa. An excellent rock plant with bright yel- moss like, evergreen foliage and flowers are produced in April and 
low flowers blooming from July to September. May in white, lilac, and pink. 
2. ARABIS Alpina. A very desirable rock plant producing white 11. PLUMBAGO Larpentae (Leadwort). One of the very late flower- 
flowers in May and in great masses. ing rock plants. Flowers are deep blue and the plant grows in a 
= dwarf manner, spreading, 6 to 8 in. high. 
3. ARMERIA Laucheana (Sea Pink). A lovely rock plant producing ° 
Sweet smelling flowers. A pink color, blooming in August and 12, POTENTILLA Verna (Cinquefoil). The strawberry-like leaves of 
September. this plant are very attractive. Flowers are produced through- 
a ll i lor. 
4. CAMPANULA Carpatica (Harebill). A pretty species growing in Cees eae ee Sad ave Wallowa riers: 
compact tufts. Flowers clear blue and continuing from June tc 18. PRUNELLA Grandiflora (Heal-All). The violet colored flowers are 
October. produced all summer. It does well in slightly shaded positions. 
5. DIANTHUS Deltoides (Hardy Garden Pink). A charming rock 14. SEDUM Acre (Golden Moss). The very lovely low growing green 
plant producing flowers on stems 0) tim 12 Gnicines Itai, IDyarik foliage of this plant makes it an excellent ground cover. The 
pink in color and like little Carnations. flowers are produced in great profusion and are yellow in color, 
15. SEMPERVIVUM Vimbriatum. A very desirable form of ‘Hens 
6. FESTUCA Glauca (Blue Festuca). The bright blue narrow leaf and Chickens.” 
foliage of this plant is produced in dense tufts making it a very 
attractive rock garden plant. 16. THYMUS Serpylium Coccineum. An excellent ground cover which 
when in bloom is completely covered with brilliant crimson 
48, IBERIS Little Gem (Candy-Tuft). Its neat unusual habit of growth . flowers. 
ee desirable. The flowers are pure white and are pro- 17. VERONICA Repens (Speedwell). One of the very dwarf growing 
3 Veronicas producing light blue flowers, and very desirable. 
8. IRIS Pumila. A very 18. VIOLA Pedata Tricolor. One of the very desirable Violas. A good 
_ dwarf form) of grower and delightful in color. 
i the foliage often 
eing not even 6 inches i 
high. Flowers in blue or Collection No. 29B 
yellow are produced very Collection No. 29A 
rock plants, in 
freely. 15 different rock not less than 15 
plants, our se- varieties, our 
9. MYOSOTIS  Alpes- lection from the $2 65 selection from 
tris (Forge t-Me- above list, for.. = the above list, 
Not). This variety of a 
rock plant grows very LOD hee. 
charwing (aie: ala WITH YOUR TROPICAL AND 
10. PHLOX Subalata bd HARDY WATER LILY ORDERS. 
ae Moss Pink). Hea SEE PAGE 3. 
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