
and Bog Vlanti 
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 3. 
#3 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: 
Be 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. 
Ee 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. 
t 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. 



t (Colocasia Multiflora). A very unique foliage plant. 'The leaves 
are rich green, on dark purple stems. As a marginal plant for the H 2 = 
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. i 
CREE ORONO r a ; (illustrated above) 
y (Colocasia indica). Very similar (1) Primrose Willow ; 
to ae abave, except that Taps surely (2) Double Flowering Arrowhead Collection No. B-8 
Bese good growing variety. 35¢ each; (3) South American Pickerel Rush 
for $1. (4) Imperial Taro f 
+PAPYRUS or EGYPTIAN PAPER PLANT (5) Purple Water Hyacinth a 
(Cyperus papyrus). The stalks are ee 
d attai height to 8 feet. At t e : 
ee ae Apres oe iene ree eee Da 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 eels, mole. ee a9 co Bere une umbels. $1 for 3; $2.50 per doz. 
plant for pools and ponds. or 3; y per doz, 
*PARROT FEATHER (Myriophyllum proserpina- Gx Decuaay ae PALM SESSA aghe daar 
ie coides). Quite successful when planted in a tub \y 1 © eS as : ae ie Sih fox re $2.50 
‘ or watertight hanging basket. The growth soon goes \ Pg 2 Ost round. o 2 ; 
over the edges in the form of long trailing stems. Pp OZs 
Extremely valuable for trailing over a fountain. +DWARF UMBRELLA PALM (C. gra- 
50c for 3; $1.50 per doz. cilis). This is the dwarf form; fine 
*NEW PICKEREL RUSH (Pontederia paniculata) for aquariums and tubs. $1 for 3; $2.50 
from British Guiana. Related to he eon per doz. 
American species but far more outstanding. e chy C i 
heart shaped foliage is dark, waxy green and is Umbrella Palm hd eta ele Sea eae 
Papyrus taller than the native variety. The flowers are Browne Rants & 
feet out of water, with elliptical leaves 4 to 6 inches long 
borne freely and are produced continually throughout the flower- of velvety green. Flower straw color. $1 for 2. 
ing season. The flowers resemble our native Pickerel Rush except 
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 *WAT Pe Be eadee 
must either be planted in plenty of rich soil or WATER CANNA (Thalia divaricata). 
fertilized often during the season. 
A new introduction. 
A handsome canna-like aquatic standing over three feet 
high. Purple flowers. $1 each. 
*PRIMROSE CREEPER (Jussiaea Repens). A rapid +FOUR LEAF WATER CLOVER 
growing partially submerged vine with waxy (Marsilia Drummondi). 
fusi cane tierra laws dome Leaves resemble a four leaf clover and form a mosaic 
green leaves and a pro bee ie E he a phe tee Ba pattern on the surface. In crowded spots it sends up a 
ers. Thrives in sun or shade. Not hardy. , luxurious growth of aerial leaves. Not hardy. 50c for 3; 
$1.50 per doz. $1.50 per doz. 
2 Fenian Ye rect 
ar ALS AUS Raat Des Sacto *PURPLE WATER HYACINTH (Eichhornia azurea). <A 

3 creeping plant without the floating bulbs of the ordinary 
ede gD SANG Oa ei cree raat 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 
dal Rush doz. i upon une eur tace of the water. Flowers are large and yel- 
H nocallis Caribaea). A native plant of the West ow, similar to the poppy. It is in flower almost continu- 
ee OER aILY See caves 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 ee with Frecvets: 
1 Water Canna 1 Taro 2 Variegate 
16 Corner or side plants. 2 Papyrus 2 Umbrella Palm Sweet Flag $ 95 
5 Oxygenating plants. 
5 Floating plants. 
9 Shallow water or bog plants for centerpiece. $59 
2 Primrose Willow 
3 Water Poppy 3 Parrot Feather ocWatere Cloves 

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