Tropical Varieties 
Plant these for exotic effects and for luxuriant foliage. 
BUTTERFLY LILY: 
t White (Hedychium coronarium). A tall canna-like plant with 
large leaves and very fragrant white blossoms borne in umbels. A 
very handsome plant. $1 for 3. 
t Yellow (Hedychium chrysoleucum). A native of India, and 
while similar to the preceding variety, is considered the best of the 
genus and very desirable. In habit it is tall-growing, and the light 
yellow flowers are followed by bright red berries. Quite desirable 
semi-aquatic plant. $1 for 3. 
CALLA LILIES: 
a Golden Calla (Zantedeschia elliottiana). The most desirable of 
the yellow Calla Lilies. Its flowers are as large as the well-known 
white variety, but are a lustrous golden yellow. The foliage is 
dark green with translucent spots of creamy white, and adds more 
to the beauty of the bloom. $1 each. 
t White Calla (Zantedeschia aethiopica). One of the best water 
plants for summer use. Perpetual flowering; fine white flowers. 
Not hardy but can be kept indoors through the winter. Flowering 
plants. $1 each. 
ASIATIC TARO: 
t Violet stemmed Taro (Colocasia violacea). One of the very 
striking Taros. The leaves are a beautiful blue-green. The stems, 
mid-ribs and veins underneath the leaves are a lovely lavender, the 
same color being repeated in the edges of the leaves. We do not 
think that this variety has ever been offered before and we are glad 
to give you the opportunity now of securing this unusually at- 
tractive Taro. $1.00 each. 
£ Imperial Taro (Colocasia antiquorum illustris). The finest of 
the Asiatic Taros. The leaves are attractively blotched a dark 
brown and violet black. This makes an excellent centerpiece for 
the small pool or a very satisfactory house plant when potted and 
grown in a jardinier. 75c each. 

34 (Colocasia Multiflora). A very unique foliage plant. The leaves 
are rich green, on dark purple stems. As a marginal plant for the - i - 
pool, it is very ornamental as it will grow to Five Favorites of the Aquatic Garden 
a height of 4 to 5 feet. 50c each. A 
(illustrated above) 
tGREEN TARO (Colocasia indica). Very similar (1) Primrose Will . 
to the above, except that it is entirely (2) Double Tewerine Rerohicad Collection No. B-8 
green. A good growing variety. 35c each; 3 (3) South American Pickerel Rush 
for $1. (4) Imperial Taro 
+PAPYRUS or EGYPTIAN PAPER PLANT (5) Purple Water Hyacinth i! 
(Cyperus papyrus). The stalks are triangu- 
lar and attain a height of 5 to 8 feet. At the 
top is a tuft of long thread-like leaves which 
gives the plant a most novel appearance. Shal- 
petals are narrow and curving and give the plant a charac- 
teristic spider-like appearance. $1 for 2; $5 per doz. 

low water and rich soil spell the best combina- *SPIRAL PALM. A Brazilian oddity something like the 
tion for this plant, but it also does well in Umbrella Palm. Greenish white flowers produced in 
ground kept slightly moist. Good as a background umbels. $1 for 3; $2.50 per doz. 
plant for pools and ponds. $1 for 3; $2.50 per doz. 
: . 7 alterni- 
*PARROT FEATHER (Myriophyllum proserpina- Rs rae oy etal) ra eT 
ie coides). Quite successful when planted in a tub Den Mon tmuist crowd $1 for 3: $2.50 
’ or watertight hanging basket. The growth soon goes OEE aoe ; - , 
over the edges in the form of long trailing stems. 
Extremely valuable for trailing over a fountain. 
50c for 3; $1.50 per doz. 
*NEW PICKEREL RUSH (Pontederia paniculata) 
from British Guiana. Related to the North 
American species but far more outstanding. The 
heart shaped foliage is dark, waxy green and is Umbrella Palm 
Papyrus taller than the native variety. The flowers are 
borne freely and are produced continually throughout the flower- 
ing season. The flowers resemble our native Pickerel Rush except 
+DWARF UMBRELLA PALM (C. gra- 
cilis). This is the dwarf form; fine 
for aquariums and tubs. $1 for 3; $2.50 
per doz. 
+VELVET LEAF (Limnocharis Flava). An 
erect growing plant, standing 1 to 2 
feet out of water, with elliptical leaves 4 to 6 inches long 
of velvety green. Flower straw color. $1 for 2. 



that there are two shades of color in the petals—light and dark +WATER AMARYLLIS (Crinum Americanum). An_ ideal 
violet blue. Several florets open as the previous ones close, thus tropical marsh plant which produces white bell flowers 
giving a long flowering time to the spikes. A tropical plant. in umbels of six or eight. Very suitable for corners of a 
Strong plants from three-inch pots. 75c each. small pool. $1 for two plants. 
4 Note: This plant requires much mouse hment cand *WATER CANNA (Thalia divaricata). A new introduction. 
5 must either be planted in plenty of rich soil or A handsome canna-like aquatic standing over three feet 
y fertilized often during the season. high. Purple flowers. $1 each. 
: *PRIMROSE CREEPER (Jussiaea Repens). A rapid FOUR LEAF WATER CLOVER (Marsilia Drummondi). 
: growing partially submerged vine with waxy Leaves resemble a four leaf clover and form a mosaic 
X green leaves and a profusion of bright, yee ane pattern on the surface. In crowded spots it sends uD a 
ers. Thrives in sun or shade. Not hardy. 50c for 3; luxurious growth of aerial leaves. Not hardy. 50c for 3; 
$1.50 per doz. $1.50 per doz. ; 
PRIMROSE WILLOW (Jussiaea longifolia). Erect ; ‘ 
: plants 2 to 3 feet high with attractive narrow *PURPLE Ae Ne A eicn hore pepe A 
foliage and bright yellow blossoms profusely borne creeping Diant withou e floating bulbs of the ordinary 
in the axils of the leaves. Very desirable at Ane Water Hyacinth but with more handsome blooms. $1 for 3 
Pick edge of pools or in tub culture. $1 for 3; $2.50 per *WATER POPPY (Hydrocleis nymphoides). The leaves float 
New Rush doz. upon the surface of the water. Flowers are large and yel- 
. . . low, similar to the poppy. It is in flower almost continu- 
P LILY (Hymenocallis Caribaea). A native plant of the West , : 
we rridice that Seaiees clusters of fragrant white flowers. The ously. 50c for 3; $1.25 per doz. 
AQUATIC PLANT COLLECTIONS 
SPECIAL CENTER PIECE COLLECTION 
(Collection No. B-4) 
A splendid group of 18 plants suitable for an 18 or 24 inch box 
or tub. NOTE: If planted in an 18 inch container be sure to fer- 
tilize at least twice during the season with Praefecta. 
1 Water Canna 1 Taro 2 Variegated 
2 Papyrus 2 Umbrella Palm Sweet Flag 
< 2 Primrose Willow 
3 Water Poppy 3 Parrot Feather UW atort@lnvon 









MEDIUM SIZED POOL COLLECTION 
(Collection No. B-2) 
Thirty-five aquatic plants in 16 varieties for a medium-sized pool, 
7x10 feet or larger, where five lilies are required. 

9 Shallow water or bog plants for centerpiece. 
16 Corner or side plants. 
5 Oxygenating plants. 
5 Floating plants. 

BAG E=23 
