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Plants shown on cut one-sixth natural size. Nos. 1 Sagittaria Sinen- 
sis, 2 Parrot Feather, 3 Water Lettuce also called Shell Flower, 
4 Water Hyacinth, 5 Anocaris, 7 Myriophyllum, 8 Valisneria, 
10 Cabomba. Best Plants tor Aquariums No. i-5-7-8-10. 
SAGITTARIA SINENSIS—Stiff strap-like leaves of dark green color. 
A large showy plant 6-8” tall. Excellent oxygen producer. Plant under 
water. 15¢ each. 2 for 25¢ 
Sagittaria Subulata—Small growing with stiff grass-like leaves much 
smaller than Sinensis. Excellent oxygenator and good for bottom of 
aquariums. 4 for 25c¢ 
VALISNERIA—a grass-like plant, for acquariums. Reproduces with 
creeping runners, same as Sagittaria. Available year round. Fine for 
tropical fish and all aquariums. 3 for 15c. 6 for 25¢ 
MYRIOPHYLLUM—The largest selling bunched plant for the winter 
months. Available November to June 1, and most satisfactory when in 
season. Our standard when Cabomba is out of season. 
15c¢ per bunch. 2 for 25c 
ANACHARIS GIGANTIA—Splendid oxygenator for aquariums, and 
does nicely without much light 15¢ per bunch, 2 for 25c 
CABOMBA—This is the best known of all aquarium plants and is 
row available the year round. The plant is relished by Goldfish 
nd many Tropicals and helps keep them in good condition. 
15c¢ per bunch. 2 for 25c 
CRYPTOCORYNE—This is one of the rarer underwater plants 
siited to aquariums. It will grow in deep shade, and is well suited 
to indoor use, hence highly recommended for aquariums and very 
decorative. Under water plant. 35¢ each. 3 for 1.00 




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MONEY-SAVING COLLECTIONS 
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All choice plants. Collection No. P1. 
All choice plants. Collection No. P2. 
Collection of 20 shallow water plants, repre- 
senting at least 8 varieties, of our selection. $ Bus 
COLLECTION OF OXYGENATING PLANTS 
No. 01—A special selection of underwater plants suitable 
to 10-15 gal. aquariums or small pool. Our $ 
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Plants listed in this column are the best of the Shallow Water Plants 
for pools. 
FLOATING PLANTS 
WATER HYACINTH—‘‘The Queeen of Aquatic Plants’’—Cut shows 
how plants multiply by runners. The largest selling pool plant in 
the United States, because best for goldfish to spawn on. Special 
low prices April to November. 15¢ each—$1.50 doz. 
WATER LETTUCE (Pistia stratiotes) Also called Shell Flower. A very 
attractive plant similar to Water Hyacinth in habit of growth. It 
multiplies by runners and greatly resembles the rock plant known as 
“Hen and Chickens” as young plants surround the mother. Does well 
in shade or part sun. Flowers inconspicuous but leaves very attractive. 
15¢ each—$1.50 doz. 
TALL GROWING VARIETIES 
The following are tall growing shallow water plants, which are best for 
corner or center decorations in pools, or can be used in clumps at edges 
of ponds or pools. Asterisks indicate depth to plant roots under water: 
(*) =water level; (**)=2 inches under water; (***)=6 inches under 
water. 
NOTE: Any of the following plants priced 20c each will be sold in 
lots of six of one kind for $1.00. 
CATTAIL (***)—An old familiar plant and still a favorite for pool 
planting. Shallow water and plenty of rich soil will grow these graceful 
leaves and spikes to 5 feet in height. 20c each 
INDIAN ARROWHEAD (***)—Very distinctive leaves shaped like an 
arrowhead held aloft on a stem from 1 to 3 feet above water. In rich 
soil and shallow water the plants thrive and are quite hardy. Spikes of 
snow-white flowers with close yellow stamens add to its attraction. 
20c each 
SWEET FLAG (***) Variegated {Acorus calamus variegata] — A 
choice hardy plant with Iris-like leaves 2 to 3 feet tall, striped green and 
ivory. Very showy when used in group planting. (Hardy.) 20c each 
YELLOW FLAG (**) [Iris pseudacorous)—A tall swamp Iris which 
likes to grow in wet ground (but not more than 2 inches under water). 
It produces broad yellow flowers of the Japanese Iris type, and is hardy. 
20¢ each 
BLUE FLAG (**) (Iris versicolor)—Swamp Iris. Same as the yellow 
flag described above, except this variety has blue flowers. Plant same as 
Yellow Flow. (Hardy.) 20¢ each 
PICKEREL PLANT (***)—An attractive marsh plant with frequent 
spikes of pleasing purple flowers. Plant in shallow water and it will 
grow luxuriantly and bloom all summer, Leaves are heart-shaped— 
about 1 to 2 feet tall. (Hardy.) 35¢ each 
UMBRELLA PALM (*) [Cyperus alternifolius)—This is the old 
favorite Umbrella Plant. A well-known shallow water plant used 
mainly for pools. These are choice Greenhouse Grown Pants from 
2'%4-inch pots. Will grow very large during the Summer, but must 
come in for Winter. 35¢ each. 3 for 1.00 
WATER CANNA (***)—A very handsome and useful plant with 
leaves similar to Cannas and with tall spikes of purple flowers which 
later change to purple seeds. It is quite hardy and does well in water 
not over 12 inches deep when planted in good soil. Its height of five 
to seven feet makes it well suited for corner or center decoration. 
(Hardy. ) 75¢ each 
CREEPING VINES 
WATER POPPY (***) (Hydrocleis nymphoides) --A dainty rooted 
plant which sends up floating leaves and bears yellow flowers similar 
to the California poppies. Plant in shallow water same as a small 
water lily. Water Poppy can also be used for inside aquariums if 
planted in small pots, but develops better outdoors. (Not hardy in 
Northern States. ) 15¢ each 
PARROT FEATHER (***} {Myriophyllum prosperpinacoides)—A 
species of Myriophyllum, good for aquariums or pools. Leafage above 
and below water. In pools, plant at the edge in very shallow water, 
so its long runners will give beautiful coverage. Available April 15 
to November 15. Must be planted at once on receipt. (Hardy.) 
Furnished in bunches, 15¢ each 
CREEPING WATER HYACINTH (***)—A vine of entirely different 
habit from the regular Water Hyacinth, and a steady bloomer, with 
dark purple flowers similar to the regular Water Hyacinth and with 
similar dark green glossy leaves. Available May 15 until frost. (Not 
hardy in Northern States.) 50c each 
