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. 

DUCK WEED (Lemma minor). Appears as a series of green polka 
dots on the surface. The small roots are much appreciated by gold- 
fish. Hardy. Per portion, 25c. 
SALVINIA (Salvinia braziliensis). Dainty leaves of soft green, covered 
with a velvety nap of tiny hairs. The growth forms an attractive 
chain of these leaves which are about 14 inch in diameter. Popular as 
an aquarium plant. Per portion, 25c. 
WATER FERN (Ceratopteris thalictroides). Though an aquatic species 
of the fern family, the leaves greatly resemble garden lettuce. 
Numerous small plants spring from the edges of the leaves, gradually 
building up a floating mass of some size. The new plants may be 
detached and grow to some 6 inches in diameter before starting to 
propagate. 2 for 25c, $1.25 doz. 
SHELL FLOWER or WATER LETTUCE (Pistia stratiotes). A rosette 
of fluted blue-green velvety leaves. Grows best in a shady pool. 
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ISABELLE PRING—This variety is the first large pure white of the 
viviparous group. Its well shaped flowers are of very good size. The 
color always remains a brilliant white. The variety is reported to be 
strongly viviparous. $3.00 
WILD ROSE—Another one of the viviparous group. The pale pink 
petals of the flowers are flushed with yellow at the base and in the 
center of the flower is an enormous mass of golden stamens lightly 
tipped with the same color as the petals. It is free blooming and the 
flowers make bright rosettes of pink and gold. $3.00 
SUNBEAM—This variety produces clear yellow flowers. At first they 
are a little darker than the parent, St. Louis, and as the flower ages 
the color deepens. We have tried Sunbeam in our own pools for two 
years and found it most satisfactory. It is classed as a viviparous water 
lily. $5.00 
TALISMAN—Here we have the real choice introduction of the year. 
This variety has been named after the “Talisman” Rose since it 
possesses the same brilliant combination of yellow suffused and over- 
laid with pink. The flower is large and star shaped. The ground color is 
a clear light yellow strongly flushed with a bright pink when the bud 
first opens. As the flower ages, from the second day on the pink spreads 
more and more through the petals and the yellow intensifies, giving a 
general apricot effect. $5.00 
GOLDEN WEST—This variety was first offered by us two years ago 
and has been a very satisfactory novelty. It is peach-pink in color 
and one of the first hybrids from the variety St. Louis. The peach-pink 
color changes to a lovely light apricot as the flower matures. The light 
green leaves are heavily speckled with maroon. An excellent bloomer 
and very fragrant. $2.50. 
BLUE BIRD—One of our own introductions. The beautiful cup-shaped 
blossoms are produced in profusion on strong stems. The flowers 
are six to eight inches across and open five to six successive days. 
The color is a really true blue. It has the characteristically compact 
growth of the viviparous type of water lily. $3.50. 
JUDGE HITCHCOCK—Here we have a variety that is truly a 
novelty. The flowers are large and cup-shaped, and the color in 
general is a beautiful violet blue. A large number of stamens are 
produced, gold in color and tipped with blue. This lily has done ex- 
ceedingly well with us. It grows easily, flowers freely and is altogether 
desirable. $3.00 
PAG Eats 

Water Lettuce, Floating Heart, Water Snowflake, 
Salvinia and Duck Weed 

WATER HYACINTH (Eichhornia crassipes major). Shiny dark green 
leaves, the stems of which are expanded into pseudo bulbs, which 
serve as air chambers. The orchid-like flowers of lavender form a spike 
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 
streams in the southern states where they grow profusely. It is, per- 
haps, fortunate that the plant is destroyed by frost. The long, bushy 
roots are excellent for receiving the spawn of goldfish; therefore, the 
Water Hyacinth may be used to advantage in pools of fair size. 
2 for 25e7 $1.25: doz. 
WATER CHESTNUT (Trapa natans). A hardy annual resembling the 
Water Fern in form but with mottled leaves and small white 
flowers. The large seeds are spiked and armoured for protection while 
wintering at the bottom of the pond. Shipped only after June first. 
25¢e each; 5 for $1. 
WATER SNOWFLAKE (Nymphoides indicum). A lily-like plant, the 
detachable leaves of which form new plants covered with dainty 
white flowers fringed like a giant snowflake. Shipped as floating leaf 
which soon sends down roots in shallow water. 2 for 50c; $2 per doz. 
HARDY VARIETIES 
NEPTUNE—The flowers of this old favorite are star-shaped and 
of a deep rose heavily shaded with crimson. The inner 
petals are faintly spotted with white while the outer petals are 
almost white but shaded with rose. The early foliage is very 
interesting as it is a deep maroon, but changing to green as it 
ages. A variety which is a splendid free bloomer. $3.00. 
ROBINSONI This variety was originally produced in 1895 by 
the famous French introducer. The flowers are of medium 
size, star-shaped. The predominant color is a crimson-ver- 
' milion shaded with a rich orange yellow toward the center. The 
foliage is olive green in color spotted with maroon. This variety 
is indeed an excellent addition to any group of hardy water 
lilies. $2.75. 
GLOIRE DU TEMPLE-SUR-LOT—This variety was originally 
introduced in 1913 but because of its slow propagation has 
never been pushed to its deserved place. The most double flower 
we have ever had. The long narrow petals bend in at the top. 
On the first day of opening the color is a very tender pink 
changing to a pure white on the second day. The flowers are 
extremely large and are very fragrant. Not a particularly free 
blooming variety until well established but well worth any room 
devoted to it. $3.00. 
LUCIDA—A strong growing variety with star-shaped flowers of 
great size. When opening the flowers are a rich pink in 
color, but deepen to a vermilion-scarlet with conspicuous orange 
colored stamens. The large olive green leaves are marbled with 
bronze maroon. By far one of the very best of the older varie- 
ties. $2:75. 
NEWTON—We are particularly pleased to have developed some 
stock of this variety for we have always been a bit partial 
to it. The enormous flowers are’star-shaped in form. The long 
narrow petals are bright cherry red in color. It has always 
been much admired by our visitors. $3.00 
SOMPTUOSA—When first introduced in 1909 this variety was 
well accepted. The large flowers are very double and fra- 
grant. The outside petals are rosy pink, but the petals gradually 
deepen in color toward the center of the flowers and are lightly 
spotted with carmine. The stamens are deep orange in color. A 
very desirable variety. $2.50. 
JAMES HUDSON—A very rare variety introduced first in 1912. 
The flowers are tulip shaped in form, the petals being 
sharply pointed. The rare rosy crimson color of this flower de- 
velops a beautiful mauve reflection. The leaves are roundish 
3 ee and slightly indented. An excellent variety priced at 
2.75. 

