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Plants faye Your Fish 
These very useful plants help to keep the pool in natural 
balance, supplying oxygen to the water. A few bunches among 
the lilies are indispensable for the health of the fish. 

Vallisneria (Hel grass). Long, ribbon-like leaves that come to 
the surface of the water. Pretty in an equarium. Bunch 20c. 
Anacharis (giant). The most used for the aquarium. Grace- 
ful, long stems with whorls of deep green leaves. Very good 
for pool and necessary for health of fish. Bunch 20c. 
Myriophyllum. A pretty aquatic with fine, hair-like leaves. 
Makes a good spawning bed for fish. Bunch 20c. 
Parrots Feather. A favorite aquatic plant, for aquarium and 
fountain basins. Can be used in water-tight hanging bas- 
kets. Bunch 20c. 
Ludwigia. This is one of the important aquarium plants be- 
cause of its decorative value. When kept in strong light the 
under side of leaves become a bright red. Bunch 20c. 
Cabomba. A useful plant for the aquarium, growing entirely 
submerged. Very ornamental. Bunch 20c. 
Saggiteria (sinensis). Grows freely and a splendid plant for 
the aquarium. 2 for 25c. 
Azolla. A small, floating moss-like plant, similar to duck-weed 
but prettier. When exposed to sunlight the small leaves take 
on a: reddish tinge. Useful in clearing up pool, also good 
for fish. Portion 20c. 
Scavengers for the Pool 
Water snails are necessary for the pool, as they feed on the 
decayed vegetation, and clean up the green algae that forms 
on the walls. A few pair will soon stock your pool. Cannot 
be shipped during July, August or September. 
Japanese Trap-Door Snails. The largest and hardiest of all 
snails. These are live bearing and we are careful in Select- 
ing them in pairs. Very prolific. Pair 25c. 
Rams-horn Snails. A very long lived water snail and especial- 
ly good in clearing up the green scum in pools. 3 for 10e. 
Red Rams-horn Snails. These snails are a coral red and very 
showy in an aquarium. 10c each. 
FISH PLANT 
COLLECTION 
8 Large Bunches, enough for 
ordinary sized pool 
$1.25 
Postpaid 
The Two Above Collections 
$2.25 
Postpaid 
FISH 
We have a good assortment of Gold Fish which may he 
purchased at our gardens, at very reasonable prices. How- 
ever, we do not ship fish. 
FISH FOOD 
We have a properly balanced fish food, which has all the 
ingredients necessary for keeping your fish in good health. 
They should only be fed twice a week as most of the ills of 
fish are caused by over feeding. Fish Food, pint 25c. 
Pe One 
SCAVENGERS 
24 Assorted Snails 
$1.25 

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