CELLOPHANE 
PLANT 
CORKSCREW 
VALLIGNERIA 
BAGITTARIA 
SUBULATA 
HAVE A GOOD SUPPLY OF PLANTS IN THE 
SAGITTARIA 
GINENSIS 


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 imparean 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. 
SAGITTARIA MICROFOLIA — Excellent for front 
AQUARIUM. 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. 
5. for 25c; 50c¢ per dozen. 
VALLISNERIA “CORKSCREW”—A variation with 
spiral formation of its leaves. Very desirable .as 
it only grows to the top of the water. 
5 for 25c¢; 50c¢ per dozen. 
RUBRA VALLISNERIA—-VARIEGATED VALLISNERIA 
—these two plants have broad, long leaves and 
are best in large aquaria. ~ 10¢ 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. 25c each 
SAGITTARIA 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 15¢: 35e¢ per dozen. 

planting, dwari aely grows 2 to 3 inches: in 
height. ‘ 3 for 15¢: 50¢ per dozen. 
SAGITTARIA PUSILLA—A very desirable variety for 
small tanks. Se each; 50¢ 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. 
AMBULIA—A new plant similar in appear- 
ance to Cabomba—but much more satis- 
factory to use in aquarium—light green 
plant. Se bunch. 
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—plants are 
attractive as canter plant; trom Honduras. 
: 25¢ each. 
VALLISNERIA 
DWARF AQUARIUM LILY—A true Water 
Lily that grows well in sand in the 
aquarium. | 45c per plant. 
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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. 
FOUR LEAF CLOVER.’ 5c 
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. 
SPATTERDOCK, SOUTHERN—Beautiful, 
fan-shaped 
leaves, needs good light. 
15c per plant. 
SPATTERDOCK, TROPICAL—A wide, round-leaf va- 
riety that is very attractive. 15c per plant. 
SAG. GUAYANENSIS. 25c 
WATER SPRITE—Long graceful fronds spread fan- 
like in the water. A very desirable plant. Interest- 
ing to watch the young plants form on the old 
leaves. 
Small size plants. 15¢ each; large size 25¢ each. 

AQUATIC LIFE HAS UNTOLD VALUES IN THE INDOOR 
co) AN 
LITTLE EFFORT MUST ah (igs FOR THE UPKEEP. 
LITTLE DIFFICULTY IS MAINTAINING AN 
AQUATIC GARDEN ONCE aT Is "ESTABLISHED. 
PLANTS SHOULD HAVE 8 TO 10 HOURS—GOOD NA- 
TURAL 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. 
























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