TRRRELL'S CHEMICAL WATER TEST 
To Help Detarniae What Plants Will Thrive 
In Your Lake, Pond, Marsh or Stream, 
Chemical conditions of water is one of the most important factors that deter- 
mines what plants will grow in it. Some important water plants require hard 
(Alkaline) water which conteins lime just as alfalfa end certain farm crops need 
lime in the soil, For: example Wild Rice prefers hard water and Muskgrass (Chara), 
Sago Pond Plant (Potamogeton pectinatus) and Wild Celery require herd water in 
order to thrive. Some water plants such as Weter Shield (Brazenia) and Bladderwort 
(Utricularia) prefer soft (acid) water which does not contain much lime. A few 
piants like Water Lilies, Wapato (Sagitteria latifolia) grow well in either soft 
(acid) or hard (alkaline) wees 
It is certainly important to know whet kind of ett you note pecee to 
select the proper water plants for. your conditions, Herd water is most productive 
of fish food and fish as well as of waterfowl foods. oe 
A_ simple chemical kit has been varied a by the writer to aid you in quickly 
determining what plants are “best adapted to your waters, It will also guide you in 
determining what kind of fish will do best in your waters. As you will naturally 
plant the most suitable kinds of plants or stock with the best kinds of fish, this 
kit should save you money by preventing purchases of unsuitable materials and will 
increase your measure of success with your plents, if you make use of it. 
DIRECTIONS . 
_ CAUTION: - Do not let hands, metal or other matter touch water which is being 
tested, or inside of cup.used, It may affect the test, 
1. , Wash, rinse and empty a clean, white tea cup three times with the same 
watsy as is ae ‘be tested. vk are Aree 
eg: Drop into the empty, washed tea’ cup q of the small pieces of paper from 
’ the ‘atteshed envelope. ‘Pour or drop 10 to 20 drops or about 4 teaspoonful 
of water: to be tested on the paper in the cup. Let stand 10 minutes, then 
note color of the water not the perers and see list angen of the Raed 
suitable for growing in. it, 
3e oe mee Sioa napnaitinssbtct ccs Sr 1a the various plants attached, 
Other Tips on Planting Weter, Lend and shore Plents. 
de! ge possible start plantings in bays and other places oropalten enotk strong 
' waves and currents, and let them spread to more exposed situations. _ 
avid Select fertile bottom not densely grown up to other plants _ if possible, - 
mr Plant up stream -- the current will spread planting -down stream. 
4. ‘Submerged water plants such as Wild Celery and Udekuraes chonte: not be 
planted in very muddy but in fairly clear water, In muddy water use he 
plants which have leaves growing above the surface, 
5. . Do not plant wild Rice in water salty to taste, or where water rises and 
falls as much as 6 feet, Muskgrass, Sago Pond Plant, Redhead Grass and 
Wild Celery grow in waters Slightly salty to taste as well as in hard, 
fresh water, Widgeon Grass (Ruppia) grows only in slightly salt, alkali 
or saline water, Hel Grass (Zostera) grows in salt water of ocean strength, | 
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