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Tropical Varieties 
Plant these for exotic effects and for luxuriant foliage. 
BUTTERFLY LILY: 
t White (Hedychium coronarium). A tall canna-like plant with 
large leaves and very fragrant white blossoms borne in umbels. A 
very handsome plant. $1 for 38. 
t Yellow (Hedychium chrysoleucum). A native of India, and 
while similar to the preceding variety, is considered the best of the 
genus and very desirable. In habit it is tall-growing, and the light 
yellow flowers are followed by bright red berries. Quite desirable 
semi-aquatic plant. $1 for 3. 
CALLA LILIES: 
a Golden Calla (Zantedeschia elliottiana). The most desirable of 
the yellow Calla Lilies. Its flowers are as large as the well-known 
white variety, but are a lustrous golden yellow. The foliage is 
dark green with translucent spots of creamy white, and adds more 
to the beauty of the bloom. $1 each. 
bi White Calla (Zantedeschia aethiopica). One of the best water 
plants for summer use. Perpetual flowering; fine white flowers. 
Not hardy but can be kept indoors through the winter. Flowering 
plants. $1 each. 
ASIATIC TARO: 
a Violet stemmed Taro (Colocasia violacea). One of the very 
striking Taros. The leaves are a beautiful blue-green. The stems, 
mid-ribs and veins underneath the leaves are a lovely lavender, the 
same color being repeated in the edges of the leaves. We do not 
think that this variety has ever been offered before and we are glad 
to give you the opportunity now of securing this unusually at- 
tractive Taro. $1.00 each. 
a5 Imperial Taro (Colocasia antiquorum illustris). The finest of 
the Asiatic Taros. The leaves are attractively blotched a dark 
brown and violet black. This makes an excellent centerpiece for 
the small pool or a very satisfactory house plant when potted and 
grown in a jardinier. 75c each. 

£ Re lia eae es A very unique foliage plant. 'The leaves 
are rich green, on dark purple stems. As a marginal plant for the = = = 
pool, it is very ornamental as it will grow to Five Favorites of the Aquatic Garden 
a height of 4 to 5 feet. 50c each. » ¢ 
(illustrated above) 
tGREEN TARO (Colocasia indica). Very similar 1) Pri Will A 
to the above, except that it is entirely (3 Deahles Roe Arrowhead Collections Nea 5:s 
green. A good growing variety. 35c¢ each; 3 (3) South American Pickerel Rush 
for $1. (4) Imperial Taro : 
+PAPYRUS or EGYPTIAN PAPER PLANT Soe UE ea ater Hy aciith a 
(Cyperus papyrus). The stalks are triangu- 
a eee ae Pe Renae ae a Stele Tee petals are narrow and curving and give the plant a charac- 
gives the plant a most novel appearance. Shal- teristic spider-like appearance. $1 for 2; $5 per doz. 
low water and rich soil spell the best combina- #SPIRAL PALM. A Brazilian oddity something like the 
tion for this plant, but it also does well in Umbrella Palm. Greenish white flowers produced in 
ground kept slightly moist. Good as a background umbels. $1 for 3; $2.50 per doz. 
plant for pools and ponds. $1 for 3; $2.50 per doz. 
*PARROT FEATHER (Myriophyllum proserpina- 

}UMBRELLA PALM (Cyperus alterni- 
. . A folius). Grows well either in small 
. coides). Quite successful when planted in a tub : A - 
’ or watertight hanging basket. The growth soon goes a de moist ground. $1 for 3; $2.50 
over the edges in the form of long trailing stems. 
Extremely valuable for trailing over a fountain. 
50c for 3; $1.50 per doz. 
*NEW PICKEREL RUSH (Pontederia paniculata) 
from British Guiana. Related to the North 
American species but far more outstanding. The A 
heart shaped foliage is dark, waxy green and is Umbrella Palm 
Papyrus taller than the native variety. The flowers are 
borne freely and are produced continually throughout the flower- 
ing season. The flowers resemble our native Pickerel Rush except 
7;DWARF UMBRELLA PALM (C. gra- 
cilis). This is the dwarf form; fine 
for aquariums and tubs. $1 for 3; $2.50 
per doz. 
*VELVET LEAF (Limnocharis Flava). An 
erect growing plant, standing 1 to 2 
feet out of water, with elliptical leaves 4 to 6 inches long 
of velvety green. Flower straw color. $1 for 2. 

that there are two shades of color in the petals—light and dark {WATER AMARYLLIS (Crinum Americanum). An _ ideal 
violet blue. Several florets open as the previous ones close, thus tropical marsh plant which produces white bell flowers 
giving a long flowering time to the spikes. A tropical plant. in umbels of six or eight. Very suitable for corners of a 
Strong plants from three-inch pots. 75¢ each. small pool. $1 for two plants. 
Note: This plant requires much nourishment and * b 5 . 
4 must either be planted in plenty of rich soil or WATER CANNA (Thalia divaricata). 
é A new introduction. 
y fertilized often during the season. 
A handsome canna-like aquatic standing over three feet 
high. Purple flowers. $1 each. 
*PRIMROSE CREEPER (Jussiaea Repens). A rapid 
growing partially submerged vine with waxy }FOUR LEAF WATER CLOVER 
green leaves and a profusion of bright, yellow flow- 
ers. Thrives in sun or shade. Not hardy. 50c for 3; 
(Marsilia Drummondi). 
Leaves resemble a four leaf clover and form a mosaic 
pattern on the surface. In crowded spots it sends up a 
luxurious growth of aerial leaves. Not hardy. 50c for 3; 

$1.50 per doz. $1.50 per doz. 
i 1 ifolia). Erect 
esis AAS enable el aero Sapte epee *PURPLE WATER HYACINTH (EHichhornia azurea). A 
foliage and bright yellow blossoms profusely borne creeping plant without the floating bulbs of the ordinary 
in the axils of the leaves. Very desirable at the Water Hyacinth but with more handsome blooms. $1 for 3. 
New Pick: edge of pools or in tub culture. $1 for 3; $2.50 per *WATER POPPY (Hydrocleis nymphoides). The leaves float 
evel Rush doz. upon the surface of the water. Flowers are large and yel- 
¥SPIDER LILY (Hymenocallis Caribaea). A native plant of the West low, similar to the poppy. It is in flower almost continu- 
Indies that produces clusters of fragrant white flowers. The ously. 50c for 3; $1.25 per doz. 
AQUATIC PLANT COLLECTIONS 
SPECIAL CENTER PIECE COLLECTION 
(Collection No. B-4) 
A splendid group of 18 plants suitable for an 18 or 24 inch box 
or tub. NOTE: If planted in an 18 inch container be sure to fer- 
MEDIUM SIZED POOL COLLECTION 
(Collection No. B-2) 
Thirty-five aquatic plants in 16 varieties for a medium-sized pool, 
7x10 feet or larger, where five lilies are required. 
tilize at least twice during the season with Praefecta. 
1 Water Canna 1 Taro 2 Variegated ¢ 
2 Papyrus 2 Umbrella Palm Sweet Flag 95 
3 Water Poppy 3 Parrot Feather 2 Primrose Willow 
2 Water Clover 
5 Oxygenating plants. 
9 Shallow water or bog plants for centerpiece, 95 
16 Corner or side plants. $5 
5 Floating plants. 

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