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UNDER WATER 
BANANA PLANT 

DWARF AQUARIUM LILY 
GREEN 
WATER ROSE 
HAVE A GOOD SUPPLY OF PLANTS IN THE 
DWARF AQUARIUM LILY—A__ true 
AQUARIUM. MORE THAN HALF THE BEAUTY OF 
AN AQUARIUM IS IN ITS PLANTING. 
Listing now two of the most popular varieties— 
VALLISNERIA SPIRALES—(Eel grass). This plant in 
moderately good light multiplies rapidly and forms 
a dense growth. It is one of the best oxygenators. 
5 for 25c; 50c per dozen 
VALLISNERIA “‘CORKSCREW’—A variation with 
spiral formation of its leaves. Very desirable as 
it only grows to the top of the water. 
5 for 25c; 50c per dozen. 
VARIEGATED VALLISNERIA—A broad leaf variety 
excellent for larger size aquaria. 2 for 25¢ 
SAGITTARIA—AN OLD BUT USEFUL PLANT, IT 
HAS GRASS LIKE FORM AND PROPAGATES BY 
RUNNERS. 
SAGITTARIA SINENSIS—This variety generally 
grows from 6 to 12 inches, one of our best items. 
15c each; 2 for 25c. 
SAGITTARIA SUBULATA—Its leaves are narrow and 
thick and dark green. Plant propagates rapidly, 
leaves, 4 to 10 inches long. 3 for 15e—50c per dozen 
SAGITTARIA MICROFOLIA—Excellent for front 
planting, dwarf variety grows 2 to 3 inches in 
height. 4 for 25¢ 
SAGITTARIA PUSILLA—A very desirable variety for 
small tanks. 10¢ each; $1.00 per dozen. 
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Plants for special purposes. 
Choice varieties to add to the aquarium. 
AMBULIA—A new plant similar in appearance to 
Cabomba—but much more satisfactory to use in 
aquarium—light green plant. 35c per bunch, 
BANANA PLANTS—An ‘aquatic oddity and easy to 
grow—a real curiosity—just place it in the tank 
and watch it grow. 20c each, 
CARDIMINE—Round sage green leaves. Per bunch 
20Ce 
CELLOPHANE PLANT—Have leaves of beautiful 
(cellophane)—green—plants are attractive as center 
plant; from Honduras. Medium plants 25ce—Large 
plants 50c. 
WHILE IT IS ADVISABLE TO GIVE THE FISH AS MUCH SPACE 
AND NATURAL SURROUNDING AS POSSIBLE YET ONE SHOULD 
NOT CONDEMN THOSE THAT DO NOT HAVE THE SPACE TO 
MAINTAIN A LARGE OUTFIT AND HAVE THEIR FISH IN A 
GLOBE—MILLIONS OF FISH ARE KEPT AND MAINTAINED IN 
THESE GOLDFISH GLOBES—WITH COMPLETE SUCCESS. 
Anacharis—Cabomba—Dwarf Anacharis 
Ludwigia—Green Myrio 
The varieties of the above list of plants are in 
separate bunches. 
15c Per Bunch 
THE ABOVE PLANTS ARE BUNCHED—THESE VARIETIES ARE 
SUITABLE TO USE IN GOLDFISH GLOBES OR CAN BE USED 
IN TROPICAL AQUARIA—BY GENTLY ANCHORING IN THE 
SAND OR GRAVEL. 
FLOATING PLANTS—Duckweed, Salvinia, Azolla, Riccia 
assorted. 25¢ per portion 
AMAZON SWORD PLANT—A gorgeous aquatic plant. 
Large leaves, bright green varying in shade, depending 
on light. Excellent as a centerpiece plant. Young plants 
are produced by runners. 75¢c each 
_ Water Lily that_grows “well in sand 
in the aquarium. 45c¢ per plant. 
FLOATING WATER FERN—This is an 
interesting plant. Grows anywhere in 
size from an inch to 2 feet in diameter, 
according to the conditions under 
which it is kept. It is viviparous, the 
young plants forming in large plant 
leaves. 10c per plant. 
FOUR LEAF CLOVER. per portion 25c¢ 
HAIR GRASS—We now have two va- 
rieties of this plant. Floating Variety 
—that can be planted or allowed to 
Another variety that 
dwarfi—which grows 
float. stays 
about three 
inches tall. 20c per portion. 
SPATTERDOCK, SOUTHERN—Beautiful, 
fan-shaped leaves, needs good light. 
20c each 
SPATTERDOCK, TROPICAL—A _ wide, 
round-leaf variety that is very attrac- 
tive. 20c each 
SAG. GUAYANENSES — Oval, wide 
leaved, center plant. Requires a 
bright light. 25c 

CORKSCREW 
VALLISNERIA 
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WATER SPRITE—Long graceful fronds spread fanlike in the water. A very 
desirable plant. Interesting to watch the young plants form on the old 
leaves. 
Small size plants 15c each; large size 25c each. 
WATER ORCHID—A beautiful shaped subaquatic—grows 
under shaded conditions. Sometimes produce flowers. 
Per plant 35¢ 
PLANTS SHOULD HAVE 8 TO 10 HOURS—GOOD NATURAL LIGHT. IF IN A POOR 
POSITION FOR LIGHT AN ELECTRIC LIGHT MUST BE SUBSTITUTED. THIS IS 
DONE BY PLACING A REFLECTOR ON THE TOP OF THE AQUARIUM—GIVING 
THE PLANTS 8 TO 10 HOURS OF THIS ARTIFICIAL LIGHT. THIS WILL GROW 
PLANTS AS WELL AS NATURAL LIGHT. 
ALL PLANTS REGARDLESS OF THE SIZE OF AN ORDER MUST BE PACKED CARE- 
FULLY TO INSURE AGAINST DAMAGE DUE TO DRYING OUT, ROUGH HANDLING 
AND COLD. THE BULK OF THE WEIGHT IS IN THE WET PACKING. 


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