

\ TROPICALS 
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—tThis 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 (Randig)—In 1936 Mr. Martin Randig, San Bernardino, 
Calif., produced some excellent hybrid tropical lilies, among them a 
seedling from St. Louis. In our own pools this has been outstanding. The 
beautiful peach-pink flowers change in color to a lovely light apricot as 
the flowers mature. The green leaves are heavily speckled with maroon. 
An excellent grower and bloomer—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 fiowers 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 exceedingly well with us. It 
grows easily, flowers freely and is altogether desirable. $3.00. 
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 4% 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. 
50e for 3; $1.50 per doz. 
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. 
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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-vermilion 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 bloom- 
ing 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 varieties. $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 fragrant. 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 develops a beautiful mauve 
reflection. The leaves are roundish in form and slightly indented. An 
excellent variety priced at $2.75. 

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 25c; $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. 
25e each; 5 for $1. 
