SR ES I PS SESS 
WE DO LIKE—SOMETHING THAT IS DIFFERENT—SOMETHING TO BE 
PROUD TO OWN—WE REGARD THESE TWO PLANTS AS THE MOST 
MAGNIFICENT OF ALL LARGE AQUARIUM PLANTS. 
ENJOY NATURAL BEAUTY 
WITH THESE 
AQUATIC PLANTS 

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APONOGETUM CRISPUS 
Another magnificient aquar- 
ium plant. The somewhat 
translucent leaves of this 
striking plant look like green 
swords with rippled edge. 
Price—$1.00 each 

APONOGETUM ULVACEUS 
This plant is rated as the most magnificent 
of all large aquarium plants. The latticed, 
semi-translucent green leaves are truly 
beautiful. Comes from Madagascar. Repro- 
duction is mainly from young plants found 
on bulb like root. Has wonderful growing 
qualities. Price—$2.50 each 
IT IS NOT EXPENSIVE TO START YOUR 
OWN AQUARIUM NOR IS IT DIFFICULT TO 
KEEP YOUR PLANTS AND FISH HEALTHY. 
FOR THE LITTLE CARE THEY NEED THEY 
WILL REPAY YOU MANY TIMES OVER IN EN- 
JOYMENT, EDUCATION AND GREATER AT- 
TRACTIVENESS OF YOUR HOME. 
(Fa SS ECE SE EP ESSE Or, 
HEALTHY PLANTS PRODUCE OXYGEN WHICH MAKES HEALTHY FISH. ° 
ALWAYS OF INTEREST IS SOMETHING NEW OR UNUSUAL. HERE IS A 
GROUP OF PLANTS THAT ARE UNUSUALLY GOOD. 
CRYPTOCORYNE—This plant has many good points in addition to its 
interesting appearance. It does well in subdued light and the leaves are 
tough. There are four species. Multiplication is from runners and divisions 
of the roots. ; 
CRYPTOCORYNE BECKETTII—A dwarf variety of light green foliage. 
20c per plant. 
CRYPTOCORYNE CORDATA—An attractive plant, top of leaf green, bottom 
of leaf red—wider than Willisii. 35¢ each 
CRYPTOCORYNE GRIFFITHII—Larger than Willisii, with broad, oval, pointed 
leaves that are green on top, pink beneath. 75c per plant. 
CRYPTOCORYNE WILLISII—A decorative plant which is out of the ordinary. 
Leaves shaped like terrestrial plant rising from a crown at the surface of 
the soil. Does well in subdued light. 25¢ 
CRYPTOCORYNE 
COLLECTION 
readily to aquarium condi- 
tions. A fast growing plant 
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. 
To human beings plants are used around the house for 
decorative purposes; in the aquarium they serve the same orna- 
mental purpose plus a more valuable one, that of furnishing 
oxygen to the fish. 
We have listed only those plants which we know from 
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 should be added from time to time to compensate for 
evaporation. 
GET 
ACQUAINTED 
WITH 
HYGROPHILA 
This plant adapts itself 
1 each above four 
varieties 
$1.35 
YOU WILL ENJOY THIS 
COLLECTION OF 
AQUATIC PLANTS. 
with long strap like leaves. 
CRYPTOCORYNE 
GRIFFITHII 
Hygrophila is so attractive 
that it should be an addition 
to every aquarium. 
PER BUNCH 
35c 
COMPLETE COLLECTIONS AQUATIC PLANTS LISTED PAGE 9 
CRYPTOCORYNE 
WILLISTI 


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