

scavengers for your lily pool. Scav- 
engers are the housekeepers of the 
pool and water garden. Your fish feed 
upon insects; snails devour algae and 
green scum; tadpoles eat decayed matter, 
W: cannot say too much in favor of 
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FOR POOLS AND AQUARIUMS 
GREEN FROGS. Ornamental, likeable, and the best 
insect trap ever known. When we see lily pads 
we expect to see a bull frog nearby. Any size. 50c 
per pair; $2.50 per doz. These must be sent in ship- 
ping can. 
TADPOLES. The younger generation of the frog 
family that grow legs the first or second season ; 
8 inches long; active in devouring decayed matter 
and green algae. Entirely harmless to either fish or 
and clams or mussels continuously filter TIahingbe perder: 84.00. ger a100) 
the water to keep it clear. All this helps 
to keep your pool healthy—free of in- 
jurious insects which harm plant life, 
making your pool clear and attractive 
to the eye. 
CLAMS or FRESH WATER MUSSELS. An effective 
remedy for green or cloudy water. The clam 
lives by filtering the solid nourishment out of great 
quantities of water, leaving it crystal clear. They 
operate best in a few inches of soil or sand where 
they travel about occasionally and feed with shell or 
edge half buried in the earth. Use plenty of them 
and notice the difference in your pool. 6 for 55c; 
For your convenience we are listing some 
$1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
of the most valuable and interesting scav- 
engers that keep pools and aquariums clear. 
See page 19 for oxygenating plants. 
BABY ALLIGATORS. Little alligators about 10 
inches long that soon become pets. They add a 
little Florida atmosphere. Will eat ordinary fish food. 
$1.75 each; $3.00 per pair. 
CORAL SNAILS (Planorbis rubrum). Known as 
Copenhagen Red Snails. These are the finest 
aquarium snails in existence, and their coral red body 
and shell make them colorful as well as useful. Also 
known as Red Ramshorn. 6 for 55c; $1.00 per doz. 



SCAVENGER COLLECTIONS 
Note: Everything that is shipped in cans of 
water goes by express, charges collect. 
FOR AQUARIUMS OR SMALL POOLS 
(Collection No. 34A) 


AUSTRALIAN RED SNAILS (Isadora _ proteus). 
Snails that are smaller and more active than the 
Coral variety. They are a bright scarlet in color. 
Their shell is curled like the African snail. An ideal 
aquarium novelty. 2 for 25c; $1.25 per doz. 




6 Tadpoles 
6 Livebearing Trapdoor Snails 
6 Black Ramshorn Snails 
3 Copenhagen Red Snails 
2 Clams $1 q 5 
2 American Salamanders = 
FOR LARGE POOLS (Collection No. 34B) 
12 Tadpoles 6 Clams 
12 Red Snails 2 Green Frogs 
12 Black Ramshorn Snails 
12 Livebearing Trapdoor Snails 
4 American Salamanders $4 / 5 
2 Geographic Turtles “ 
SNAILS (Collection No. 34C) 
It is difficult to get too many snails, perform- 
ing as they do the useful function of removing 
decaying vegetation and particularly the green 
scum-like growth of algae. Use two snails per 
square foot of bottom area. General assortment 
75c per doz.; $5.00 per 160. 


LIVEBEARING TRAPDOOR SNAILS (Vivaparus 
malleatus). These large, hardy snails should be 
in every pool and aquarium. They devour algae and 
green scum and thus help to keep the water clear. 
6 for 55c; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



BLACK RAMSHORN SNAILS (Planorbis corneus). 
Medium sized snails with shell characteristic of 
the name. Very prolific egg layers and particularly 
useful in removing the algae or green scum that 
forms in the sunlight. 5 for 25c; 50c per doz.; 
$3.50 per 100. 



LIVEBEARING 
TRAPDOOR SNAIL 



MELANTHO SNAILS (Melanopsis graellsi). Long 
spiral shells like the ‘‘Horn of Plenty.’”’ Active 
and hard scavengers. 6 for 55¢; $1.00 per doz.; $6 per 
100. 




MYSTERY SNAILS. A new and unusual snail, very 
useful and interesting. They lay their eggs above 
the water on plants or glass. 3 for 25c; 85¢ per 
dozen. 





GEOGRAPHIC TURTLES. The most popular item 
in this list though admittedly more ornamental 
than useful. Little fellows about two inches across 
and with curious mosaic or maplike designs on both 
upper and lower shells. Like all water turtles they 
like to sun themselves and while waiting for lily pads 
to grow, they should have a rockery or floating board 
for this purpose. 25¢ each; 6 for $1.25. 

GOLDEN ORF 









a AMERICAN SALAMANDERS. A harmless species 
of water newt that may or may not be fireproof 
like its fabled ancestor. Golden brown with red lines 
and black dots on the back; yellow spotted with 
brown beneath. Closely related to the frog and fond 
of insects. 2 for 25c; $1.25 per doz. 

For the first time these unusual surface-swimmers are 
available to you at a nominal price. Be sure to order early 
for everyone clamors for these brilliant, orange colored 
fish which are striking in appearance as they swim near 
the surface. You will never tire of watching them leap out 
of the water after insects—their flashing, golden colors 
fascinating to see. This native of Europe is extremely 
hardy—more elongated and cylindrical in shape than the 
ordinary goldfish—and being very peaceable, can be placed 
right in the pool with goldfish. 

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BABY ALLIGATOR 


J. Edgar Hoover writes— 
“The fancy goldfish have arrived, and in excellent 
condition. I wanted you to know how much I appre- 
ciate your making this replacement. Also, I want to 
thank you for your kindness in giving me the advice 
for the treatment of the fish due to the water in 
Washington having been very heavily chlorinated. I 
shall certainly use these precautions.” 











J. Edgar Hoover, Director, SIZE PAIR SIX DOZEN 
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D. C. 4 to 5-inch $1.50 $4.00 $7.00 
3 to 4-inch 1.00 2.50 4.00 

PLEASE RETURN 
COMET SHIPPING CAN 
PROMPTLY 
CALICO SHUBUNKIN 

AUSTRALIAN SNAIL 
