


? 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 other 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 goldfish. 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 144 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. 50c for 3; $1.50 per doz. 
WATER SNOWFLAKE (Nymphoides indicum). A lily-like plant with beautiful 
green leaves which float away and re-establish themselves in shallow water to pro- 
duce dainty white flowers, fringed like a giant snowflake. We ship well rooted plants 
from pots. Plant 2 to 8 inches below surface of water in full sun. 2 for 50c; $2 per doz. 
No. F2 

Water Lettuce, Floating Heart, Water Snowflake, 
Salvinia and Duck Weed 
COLLECTIONS —Floating Plants 
No. Fl. One each of Five Varieties for a 
Small Pooliaecrr. sco peers .. $1.25 
Ten Plants in Seven Varieties...... 

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, perhaps, 
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 re- 
sembling 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, 25c each; 5 for $1.00. 
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MRS. EDWARDS WHITAKER 


ADD TO ANY COLLECTION 
Worthy of a star position in your pool is the regal 
Mrs. Edwards Whitaker lily. The aristocrat of all 
the day-blooming tropicals, this lovely lavender-blue 
beauty will be the talk of the neighborhood. Pro- 
duces flowers as large as 138% inches across. While 
it is at its best in a large pool, it can be grown in 
smaller quarters. $2.50. 


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GUARD OF HONOR DUET 
(Collection No. T-27) 
All summer beauty for your pool with these two attrac- 
tive pink and blue day blooming tropicals. (See illustra- 
tions to the left and on page 4.) $465 
GENERAL PERSHING (Pink) 
MRS. EDWARDS WHITAKER (Blue) 
PACIFIC DUET 
(Collection No. T-28) 
The handsome purple Panama-Pacific and fragrant 
white flowers of Mrs. Geo. H. Pring will delight you. 
Both day blooming tropicals. 
PANAMA PACIFIC (Purple) $5 
MRS. GEO. H. PRING. (White) $3 
PEACE TRIO 
MEMORIAL COLLECTION 
(See front cover) 
We offer this group of truly beauti- 
ful lilies in memory of Lt. Vernon 
Charleson, the son of our Secretary 
and Treasurer, who was killed in 
action only a few days before the 
Nazi surrender. 
ISABELLE PRING. Pure white. 
JUDGE HITCHCOCK. Violet-blue. 
WILD ROSE. Golden-pink. 
All day-blooming Tropicals de- 
veloped by Geo. Pring, Missouri Bo- 
tanical Garden. $7 5 
COLLECTION No. T-31 
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE OUTSTANDING OFFERS LISTED BELOW 












