BOG PLANTS—ANNUAL AND PERENNIAL 
Bog plants are very useful for obtaining that much desired natural effect in your pool. In formal pools plant 
them in the corners or in the center; in informal or natural pools plant them in clumps along the water's edge 
with the tall growing plants in the background and the low growing plants in the foreground. For your 
convenience in selecting them, we are listing them as Annuals and Perennials; however, for best results a 
combination of the two should be used. You will find that the Annuals are more showy than the Perennials. 
HOW TO PLANT BOG PLANTS. All annual bog plants should be planted in only wet soil, or no more than one 
inch of water above the soil. This is also the best way to plant the perennials; although Arrowhead, Cattails, and 
Pickerel Rush will tolerate water up to 6 inches deep. 
ANNUAL VARIETIES 
51, IMPERIAL TARO (Colocasia antiquorum illustris). This plant has 
leaves, resembling elephant ears, on stems from 3 to 4 feet 
high. They are a velvety green with blotches of dark brown 
and violet black. It is very effective as a centerpiece in a small 
pool. It also becomes a very satisfactory house plant during 
the winter by placing it in a jardiniere. 
52. UMBRELLA PALM (Cyperus alternifolius), These miniature 
palms are our best sellers in bog plants. They, too, make attrac- 
tive house plants if they are treated the same as the Taro. 
53. PRIMROSE WILLOW (Jussiaea longifolia). It has bright yellow 
flowers profusely borne in the axils of the leaves. These plants 
grow erect, 2 to 3 feet high, with atiractive, narrow foliage. 
54. EGYPTIAN PAPER PLANT (Cyperus papyrus). This plant has 
tufts of long, thread-like leaves growing on triangular stalks 
which are 5 to 8 feet high. It requires rich soil and shallow 
water or moist ground. It is ideal for background planting. 
PERENNIAL VARIETIES 
55. GIANT ARROWHEAD (Sagittaria sagittifolia). Beautiful, arrow- 
shaped leaves growing on stems which are from 1 to 3 feet 
high. It flowers freely in a series of white spikes. 
56. DOUBLE-FLOWERING ARROWHEAD (Sagittaria japonica flore- 
pleno). The same as the above, except that it develops a spike 
of beautiful, double-petaled flowers. 
57. BOGBEAN (Menganthes trifoliata). A low growing plant-with 
glossy, trifoliate leaves. It bears fragrant, white flowers fringed 
with pink and with a beard on each petal. 
58. COMMON CATTAIL (Typha latifolia). A favorite, native swamp 
plant; it is easy to grow and it is ornamental. 
59. GRACEFUL CATTAIL (Typha angustifolia). This variety bears 
its dark brown flower spikes (cattails), on tall, graceful stems. 
60. CARDINAL FLOWER (Lobelia cardinalis). A very attractive, 
native plant with spikes of fiery red flowers. It is very effective 
when planted in clumps along the edges of natural pools. 
61. BLUE FLAG (Iris versicolor). A very attractive, sword-leaved 
plant which has blue flowers. 
62. SWEET FLAG (Acorus calamus var.) Green and white striped, 
saber-like leaves which grow about 2 feet high. 
63. YELLOW FLAG (Iris pseudacorus). This plant is the same as the 
Blue Flag except that the color of the flower is yellow, and it is 
taller growing. 
64, FLOATING HEART (Nymphoides peltatum). It has pads like a 
water-lily, and its flowers are small and bright yellow. It grows 
in 2 to 12 inches of water. It should not be planted in the same 
containers with the water-lilies or in pools with natural soil 
bottoms because of its rapid growth. 
65. FORGET-ME-NOT (Myosotis scorpioides). Everybody knows this 
old favorite of moist places. It has small clusters of sky blue 
flowers which have a yellow eye; it is in bloom from spring 
until fall. ' 
66. LOOSESTRIFE (Lythrum roseum superbum). Late in the summer 
it breaks out in a mass of rose-colored flowers on spikes. The 
flowers are on stems which are up to 4 feet high. 
67. PICKEREL RUSH (Pontederia cordata). A useful plant for the 
shallow water along the edge of the pool. It has arrow-shaped 
- leaves which are about 2 feet high. The flowers are blue and 
are borne on close set spikes. 
68. WATER CANNA (Thalia dealbata). It has broad, cannalike, 
glauxous leaves, 3 feet high, with panicles of purplish flowers 
on long stems. 
OXYGENATING PLANTS 
The value of oxygenating plants is usually underestimated by most people. These underwater plants are 
absolutely necessary if you expect to keep your water pure and crystal clear. They also provide a much 
needed shelter and protection for baby goldfish. 
In their growing process they absorb impurities from the water, and in return for this they give off oxygen. 
This action clarifies the water and prevents the water from turning green. 
HOW TO PLANT OXYGENATING PLANTS. The first four varieties listed below grow without planting; however all will 
do better if rooted in soil, in shallow water, or planted in containers with soil and sand. They should not be planted in 
the same containers with the water-lilies but in separate, small boxes or 5 or 6 inch flower pots and placed between 
the lilies. Place a little soil in these boxes or pots and top it off with sand. The sand prevents the muddying of the water. 
Do not attempt to shove the tender stems of the oxygenating plants into dry soil and sand, but place the container in 
water for a few minutes to soften the soil. One 5 inch pot will accommodate 3 bunches of plants. 
rose colored underneath. 
73. VALLISNERIA. A plant with long, ribbon-like leaves. 
74.SAGITTARIA SINENSIS. This plant has broad, dark green 
leaves. 
75. SPATTERDOCK. It has very broad, light green leaves. 
69. ANACHARIS. A fast growing plant with dark green foliage. 
70. CABOMBA. A very pretty plant with fan-like, green leaves. 
71. MILFOIL (Myriophyllum). Very useful for spawning goldfish; 
it has needle-like leaves in bushy formation. 
72. LUDWIGIA. It has round leaves which are green above and 
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