Tropical Varieties 
Plant these for exotic effects and for luxuriant foliage. 
BUTTERFLY LILY: 
t White (Hedychium coronarium). A tall canna-like plant with 
large*leaves and very fragrant white blossoms borne in umbels, A 
very handsome plant. 35c¢ each; $2.75 per doz. 
t Yellow (Hedychium chrysoleucum). A native of India, and 
while similar to the preceding variety, is considered the best of the 
genus and very desirable. In habit it is tall-growing, and the light 
yellow flowers are followed by bright red berries. Quite desirable 
semi-aquatic plant. 35c¢ each; $2.75 per doz. 
CALLA LILIES: 
t Golden Calla (Zantedeschia elliottiana). The most desirable of 
the yellow Calla Lilies. Its flowers are as large as the well-known 
white variety, but are a lustrous golden yellow. The foliage is dark 
green with translucent spots of creamy white, and adds more to the 
beauty of the bloom. $1 each, 
t White Calla (Zantedeschia aethiopica). One of the best water 
plants for summer use. Perpetual flowering; fine white flowers. 
Not hardy but can be kept indoors through the winter. Flowering 
plants. $1 each. 
ASIATIC TARO: : 
~ Violet stemmed Taro (Colocasia violacea). One of the very 
striking Taros, The leaves are a beautiful blue-green, The stems, 
mid-ribs and veins underneath the leaves are a lovely lavender, the 
same color being repeated in the edges of the leaves. We do not 
think that this variety has ever been offered before and we are glad 
to give you the opportunity now of securing this unusually at- 
tractive Taro. $1.25 each, 
ie Imperial Taro (Colocasia antiquorum illustris). The finest of 
the Asiatic Taros. The leaves are attractively blotched a dark 
brown and violet black. This makes an excellent centerpiece for 
the small pool or a very satisfactory house plant when potted and 
grown in a jardinier. 75c¢ each. 

= (Colocasia Multiflora). A very unique foliage plant. The leaves 

are rich green, on dark purple stems. As a marginal plant for the H | . 
pool, it is very ornamental as it will grow to a Five Favorites of the Aquatic Garden 
height of 4 to 5 feet. 50c each. (illustrated above) 
A OO one 1) Primrose Willow : 
GREEN TARO (Colocasia indica). Very similar ( 0 Collection No. B-8 
to the above, except that it is entirely green. 3 ps EAT ade 
A good growing variety. 35c¢ each. (A) Taipernlevacete ickere us 2 $5 
+PAPYRUS or EGYPTIAN PAPER PLANT (5) Purple Water Hyacinth | 
: (Cyperus papyrus). The stalks are triangu- 
lar and attain a height of 5 to 8 feet. At the 
top is a tuft of long thread-like leaves which petals are narrow and curving and give the plant a charac- 
gives the plant a fs nore! pe pearanee epee teristic spider-like appearance. 50c each. 
low water and rich soil spell the best combina- ra 4 . 7 
tion for this plant, but it also does well in +SPIRAL PALM. A Brazilian oddity something meee ee 
ground kept slightly moist. Good as a background Umbrella Palm. Greenish white flowers produce n 
plant for pools and ponds. 35¢ each; $2.75 per doz. umbels, 35c¢ each; $2.75 per doz. 
* i ina- A UMBRELLA PALM (Cyperus _alterni- 
PARROT FEATHER (Mpyriophyllum proserpina Gy 7 folius). Grows well either in small 
coides). Quite successful when planted in a tub 
‘or watertight hanging basket. The growth soon goes 
over the edges in the form of long trailing stems. 
Extremely valuable for trailing over a fountain. 
20c each; $1.75 per doz. 
*NEW PICKEREL RUSH (Pontederia paniculata) 
pools or moist ground. 35c each; $2.75 per 
doz. 
*DWARF UMBRELLA PALM (C. gra- 
cilis). This is the dwarf form; fine 
for aquariums and tubs. 35c each; $2.75 


c= re from British Guiens. Sialic ewe the North | \ SB per doz. 
an cie a more outstanding. e ‘ " , 
ie Heats haba. eee aie Sate ereen sana is Umbrella Palm ¥*VELVET LEAF (Limnocharis Flava). An 
Papyrus taller than the native variety. The flowers are borne erect growing plant, stonding | 1 Me 2 
freely and are produced continually throughout the flowering season. feet out of water, with elliptical leaves 4 to a inches long 
The flowers resemble our native Pickerel Rush except that there of velvety green. Flower straw color. 50c¢ each. 
are two shades of color in the petals—light and dark violet blue. +*WATER AMARYLLIS (Crinum Americanum). An ideal 
Several florets open as the previous ones close, thus giving a long tropical marsh plant which produces white bell flowers 
flowering time to the spikes, A tropical plant. Strong plants from in umbels of six or eight. Very suitable for corners of a 
three-inch pots, 75c each. small pool. 50c¢ each. 
Settee on Por are utiles much nourishment and *WATER CANNA (Thalia divaricata). A new introduction. 
pads ether be eae. plenty of rich soil or A handsome canna-like aquatic standing over three feet 
fertilized often during the season. high. Purple flowers. $1.25 each. 
Re ea ees ca nepens) rapid +4FOUR LEAF WATER CLOVER (Marsilia Drummondi). 
5 F * iy wa ) 
Pree a Brel ANOS call eg ealkawe Aon. Leaves resemble a four leaf clover and form a mosaic 

i i : pattern on the surface. In crowded spots it sends up a lux- 
$1.75 Bete See cetone eerencr Hardy...20¢ each; urious growth of aerial leaves. Not hardy. 20c each; $1.75 
: : per doz. 
: ifolia). fh 
es lanes Al A oe pene ous); Erect *PURPLE WATER HYACINTH (Eichhornia azurea). A 
foliage and bright yellow blossom profusely borne creeping plant without the floating bulbs of the ordinary 
in the axils of the leaves. Very desirable at the Water Hyacinth but with more handsome blooms. 35c¢ each. 
New Pick-  ©de of pools or in tub culture. 35¢ each; $2.75 per *WATER POPPY (Hydrocleis nymphoides). The leaves float 
erel Rush We : upon the surface of the water. Flowers are large and yel- 
+SPIDER LILY (Hymenocallis Caribaea). A native plant of the West low, similar e vee poppy. nae is in flower almost continu- 
Indies that produces clusters of fragrant white flowers. The ously, 20c each; $1.50 per doz. 
AQUATIC PLANT COLLECTIONS 
MEDIUM SIZED POOL COLLECTION SPECIAL CENTERPIECE COLLECTION 
llecti No. B-2 (Collection No. B-4) 
. : see rs oes - . ) 0 A A splendid group of 18 plants suitable for an 18 or 24 inch box 
Thirty-five aquatic plants in 16 varieties for a medium-sized pool, or tub. NOTE: If planted in an 18 inch container be sure to fer- 
7x10 feet or larger, where five lilies are required. tilize at least twice during the season with Praefecta. 
1 Water Canna 1 Taro 2 Variegated 
2 Papyrus 2 Umbrella Palm Sweet Flag 
3 Water Poppy 3 Parrot Feather 2 Primrose Willow 
9 Shallow water or bog plants for centerpiece. 
16 Corner or side plants. 
5 Oxygenating plants. 
5 Floating plants. Sa Wiatere Glover 

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