CELLOPHANE 
PLANT 
CORKSCREW 
VALLISNERIA 
SAGITTARIA 
SUBULATA 
AUBRA 
VALLISNERIA 
SAGITTARIA 
SINENSIS 

ENJOY NATURAL BEAUTY 
WITH THESE AQUATIC PLANTS 
All you need for equipment is a rectangular glass aquarium 
of capacity from 2 to 20 gallons, sufficient aquarium gravel or 
well washed sand to cover the bottom of the aquarium to a depth 
of two inches. 
Plants are the most important of the aquarium equipment. 
They keep the water in good condition because they release 
oxygen, and, on the other hand, take up the carbon dioxide 
given off by the fishes. Plants also serve as a natural refuge 
for the inhabitants from too much light. They are the first 
essential of an attractive and well-balanced aquarium, for their 
utility as well as their educational value. It is because of the 
plants that you do not have to change water in an aquarium. 
To human beings plants are used around the house for 
decorative purposes; in the aquarium they serve the same orna- 
mental purpose plus a more valuable one, that of furnishing 
oxygen to the fish. 
We have listed only those plants which we know from 
experience are the best for the purpose. Plants shipped are 
divided into two classes: those with roots and crowns which 
must be rooted in sand, and others which are shipped as 
bunched plants. These can be separated and the stems anchored 
in the sand and readily take root. At times immediately after 
planting the water may assume a cloudy appearance, but as 
the plants grow this coloration will disappear. 
By a balanced aquarium is meant a tank in which the air 
surface of the water supplemented by plants will supply suffi- 
cient oxygen for the needs of the fish to be maintained therein. 
Also a well balanced aquarium, the plants and scavengers will 
consume most of the refuse from the fish, making the changing 
of the water in the tank unnecessary, although enough fresh 
water should be added from time to time to compensate for 
evaporation. 
HAVE A GOOD SUPPLY OF PLANTS IN THE 
AQUARUM. MORE THAN HALF THE BEAUTY OF 
AN AQUARIUM IS IN ITS PLANTING. 
Listing now two of the most popular varieties— 
VALLISNERIA SPIRALES—(Eel grass). This plant in 
moderately good light multiplies rapidly and forms 
a dense growth. It is one of the best oxygenators. 
3 for 10c; 35c¢ per dozen. 
VALLISNERIA “CORKSCREW”’—A variation with 
spiral formation of its leaves. Very desirable as 
it only grows to the top of the water. 
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RUBRA VALLISNERIA—Variegated Vallisneria—these 
two plants have broad, long leaves and are best in 
large aquaria. 10c each. 
SAGITTARIA—An old but useful plant, it has grass 
like form and propagates by runners. 
SAGITTARIA LORATA—A large growing variety. 
The leaves are half inch or more wide and from 
6 to 18 inches in length. 25¢ each 
SAGIITARIA SINENSIS—This variety generally 
grows from 6 to 12 inches, one of our best items. 
10c each; 3 for 25c. 
SAGITTARIA SUBULATA—lIts leaves are narrow and - 
thick and dark green. Plant propagates rapidly; 
leaves, 4 to 10 inches long. 4 for 15c; 35¢ per dozen. 
SAGITTARIA MICROFOLIA — Excellent for front 
planting, dwarf variety grows 2 to 3 inches in 
height. 4 for 15c; 35¢ per dozen. 
SAGITTARIA PUSILLA—A very desirable variety for 
small tanks. 5 Se each; 50c per dozen. 

TOO—THE AQUARIUM GARDEN IS ONE OF 
THE MOST ATTRACTIVE OF ADDITIONS TO 
THE LIVING ROOM OR THE DINING ROOM. 
IT IS AN OUTSTANDINGLY DIFFERENT TYPE 
OF FURNITURE AND BEAUTIFULLY TAKES 
ITS PLACE WITH THE SCHEME OF DESIGN. 

Plants for special purposes. " 
Choice varieties to add to the aquarium. 
BANANA PLANTS—An aquatic oddity and 
easy to grow—a real curiosity—just place 
it in the tank and watch it grow. 15¢ each. 
CELLOPHANE PLANT—Have leaves of 
beautiful (cellophane)—green—planis are 
attractive as center plant; from Honduras. 
25c each. 
DWARF AQUARIUM LILY—A irue Water 
Lily that grows well in sand in the 
aquarium. | 45e per plant. 


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SPATTERDOCK, SOUTHERN—Beautiful, fan-shaped 
leaves, needs good light. 15c per plant. 
SPATTERDOCK, TROPICAL—A wide, 
riety that is very attractive. 
round-leaf va- 
15c per plant. 
FOUR LEAF CLOVER. 15c 
SAG. GUAYANENSIS. 25c 
AMBULIA—A new plant similar in appearance to 
Cabomba—but much more satisfactory to use in 
aquarium—light green plant. 20c 
alee LIFE HAS UNTOLD VALUES IN THE INDOORS 
D BE IT IN THE HOME OR IN THE OFFICE, IN THE 
S10k ROOM—THE UNUSUAL AMOUNT OF PLEASURE 
RECEIVED FROM AN AQUARIUM OFFSETS WHAT 
LITTLE EFFORT MUST BE MADE FOR THE UPKEEP. 
LITTLE DIFFICULTY IS HAD IN MAINTAINING AN 
AQUATIC GARDEN ONCE IT IS ESTABLISHED. 
PLANTS SHOULD HAVE 8 TO 10 HOURS—GOOD NA- 
TURAL LIGHT. IF IN A POOR POSITION FOR LIGHT 
AN ELECTRIC LIGHT MUST BE SUBSTITUTED. THIS IS 
DONE BY PLACING A REFLECTOR ON THE TOP OF 
THE AQUARIUM—GIVING THE PLANTS 8 TO 10 HOURS 
OF THIS ARTIFICIAL LIGHT. THIS WILL GROW PLANTS 
AS WELL AS NATURAL LIGHT. 

WATER SPRITE (illustrated on page 4)—Long grace- 
ful fronds spread fanlike in the water. A very de- 
sirable plant. Interesting to watch the young 
plants form on the old leaves. 
Small size plants 15¢ each; large size 25¢ each. 
HAIR GRASS—We now have two varieties of this 
plant. Floating Variety—that can be planted or 
allowed to float. Another variety that stays dwarf— 
which grows about three inches tall. 15¢ per portion, 
FLOATING WATER FERN—This is an interesting 
plant. Grows anywhere in size from an inch to 
2 feet in diameter, according to the conditions under 
which it is kept. It is viviparous, the young plants 
forming in large plant leaves. 
10c per plant. 
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