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Complete Your Pool With These Plants 
Under this heading we list such plants as grow in 
water, but send up leaves and blossoms above the sur- 
face. These add to the beauty of the pool, being used as 
centerpieces or for corners. Many of them have beautiful 
blossoms, all have attractive foliage. THESE DO BEST 
PLANTED IN WATER FROM 2 TO 4 INCHES DEEP. 
Plant in box and raise to within a few inches of the sur- 
face of water. This is easily accomplished by nailing legs 
of proper length to box. 
Sagittaria (latifolia). The leaves are broad with long 
basal.lobes.. The flowers are pure white, about an inch 
in diameter. 25c. 
Azure Pickerel Plant (Pontederia paniculata). This at- 
tractive plant grows from 2 to 6 feet tall and each 
heart-shaped leaf has a spike of Delphinium blue flow- 
ers coming from the base. 
35c. 
The buds are covered with 
a silvery sheen. 

Azure Pickerel Plant 
Water Plantain (Alisma plantago). Almond-shaped 
leaves of bright green, borne about 3 feet above the 
surface of the water. Beautiful clusters of flowers re- 
sembling Baby’s Breath. 25c. 
Double Arrowhead (Saggittaria flora plena). Leaves 
arrow shaped. Plant bears large spikes of pure white 
double flowers, about 2 feet tall. 35ce. 
Japanese Arrowhead. Similar in growth to the above, 
but with single flowers. 25c. 
Pickerel Rush (Pontederia cordata). Spikes of deep blue 
flowers borne in center of heart shaped leaves. Two 
feet tall. 25ce. 
Water Canna (Thalia dealbata). A tall, graceful plant 
with leaves similar to a canna, leaves maroon at the 
base. Flowers on tall, arching stems, purple, with 
silver dust. 35c. 
Equisetum (Horse tail rush). The most attractive of the 
rushes. Shows distinct joints, is strong growing, not 
breaking so easily as other rushes. 35e. 
Primrose Wiilow (Jussiaea longifolia). A beautiful, tall 
plant with flowers like a primrose and leaves like a 
willow. 25e. 
Papyrus (Egyptian paper plant). The stalks are trian- 
gular and attain a height or from 5 to 8 feet, having a 
tuft ot thread-like leaves a foot in diameter. Does 
equally well in two inches of water or in very wet soil. 
40c. 
Water Arum (Peltrandra virginica). A hardy aquaric 
with leaves shaped like a Calla lily. 25ce. 
Umbrella Paim (Cyperus alternifiilus). A beautiful plant, 
growing about 2 feet tall, has slender stems with tuft 
of leaves spreading out, umbrella shaped. Does well 
either in shallow water or moist ground. 20c. 
Giant Umbrella Palm. Similar to above except it grows 
six feet tall. 25c. 
Water Chestnut. Grows freely in shallow water. 
dull green quill-like leaves, growing two feet tall. 
Has 
25¢c. 
Yellow Iris (Pseudacorus). One of the necessary plants 
for your pool, the foliage making an artistic touch 
either in the center or in the corner. Has tall spikes 
of yellow blossoms. Will grow equally as well in very 
moist ground. 25c. 
Iris Versicolor (Blue flag). Similar to above except in 
color, being a clear blue. 25c. 
Iris Purpurae. A water Iris such a deep blue as to be 
almost purple. 25ce. 3 
POOL PLANTS 
THESE PLANTS DO WELL IF 
PLANTED SO ONLY THE ROOTS 
ARE IN THE WATER. 
Iris Dorothy K. Williamson. Has grace- 
ful spikes of glowing royal purple 
flowers. One of the prettiest of the 
water plants. 25c. 
Imperial Taro (Colocasia antiquorum il- 
lustris). The finest of the Taros. The 
leaves are almost a velvety black. 
They make an excellent centerpiece 
for the pool, also make a fine house 
plant if potted and set in jardiniere oi 
water. 50c. 
Violet Stemmed Taro (Colocasia vio- 
lacea). Leaves beautiful blue-green. 
The stems, mid-ribs and veins under- 
neath leaves are a lovely lavender. 75c 

Imperial Taro 
Elephant Ear. Large green leaves, often 
growing 6 feet tall. May be kept 
small by planting in small container. 
40c. 
Water Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis scorp- 
iodes). This will grow in any place 
that stays moist. Blooms freely and 
will keep as cut flowers. 15c. 
Water Plant Collection 
Floating Heart. 
Water Poppy. 
Double Arrowhead. 
Azure Pickerel Plant. 
Umbrella Palm. 
Water Canna. 
3 Varieties Water Grasses. 
$1.75 
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