TURAL BEAUTY 
ITH THESE AQUATIC PLANTS 
DWARF AQUARIUM LILY—A true Water Lily that 
grows well in sand in the aquarium. 45¢ per plant. 
FLOATING WATER FERN—tThis 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. 
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. 


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 important 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. 
SELLOPHANE 
BR 
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per portion 25c 
SPATTERDOCK, SOUTHERN—Beautiful, fan-shaped 
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decorative purposes; in the aquarium they serve the same OIMa-  gparTERDOCK, TROPICAL—A wide, roundleat va. 
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VALLISNERIA ery sen eo ae SAG. GUAYANENSES—Oval, wide leaved, center 
We have listed only those plants which we know from isnt Peculestabinicnn ane 25c 
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 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 25c¢ each. 
WATER ORCHID—A beautiful shaped subaquatic— 
grows under shaded conditions. Sometimes pro- 
duces flowers. Per plant 35c. ; 
AQUATIC LIFE HAS UNTOLD VALUES IN THE INDOORS 
AND BE IT IN THE HOME OR IN THE OFFICE, IN THE 
SICK ROOM—THE UNUSUAL AMOUNT OF PLEASURE 
RECEIVED FROM AN AQUARIUM OFFSETS WHAT 
LITTLE EFFORT MUST BE MADE FOR THE UPKEEP. 
LITTLE DIFFICULTY IS HAD IN MAINTAINING AN 
AQUATIC GARDEN ONCE IT IS ESTABLISHED. 
BAGITTARIA 
SUBULATA 
SAGITTARIA 
SINENSIS 



“HAVE A GOOD “SUPPLY OF PLAN oe 
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 25e: 50¢ per dozen. 
VARIEGATED VALLISNERIA—A broad leaf variety 
excellent for larger size aquaria. 38 for) 25e¢ 
SAGITTARIA—AN OLD BUT USEFUL PLANT,. IT 
HAS GRASS LIKE FORM AND PROPAGATES BY 
RUNNERS. 
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.3 for 15e—50c per dozen 
SAGITTARIA MICROFOLIA — Excellent for front 
planting, dwarf variety grows 2 to 3 inches in 
height. 4 for 25c 

small tanks. 

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. 25¢ per 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. 
CARDIMINE—Round sage green leaves. Per 
bunch 25c. 
CELLOPHANE PLANT—Have leaves of 
beautiful (cellophane)--green—plants are 
attractive as center plant; from Honduras. 
Medium plants 25c—Large plants 50c 
water should be added omg feng to time to compensate for 
AOS is 
4 AGITTARIA PUSILLA—A very desirable variety for 
5c each; 50¢ per dozen. 

VALLISNBRIA 
PLANTS SHOULD HAVE 8 TO 10 HOURS—GOOD NA- 
TURAL LIGHT. IF IN A POOR POSITION FOR 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. 


UMBRELLA PALM 
ANACHARIS SAGITTARIA 

LOVELAND GOLDFISH FARM AND AQUATIC NURSERIES—LOVELAND, OHIO 2 
SPATTERDOCK 
