Tropieal Night 
Blooming Lilies 
WHITE 
Price 
DENTATA SUPERBA (JUNO). Pure white 
Lily, 10 to 12 inches across, with yellow 
stamen. Leaves are large, deep, glossy 
green. Flowers very freely throughout 
Summer. Stands well above water. Very 
noticeable at night. Pilate salen heats KS _Each $2.00 
MISSOURI. The best night-blooming white. 
Flowers early. Flowers usually 12 in. in 
diameter. The leaves are coppery brown 
when small but develop into deep green as 
ERE AGE cin ce ery ee ie olen Each 3.00 
PINK 
OMARANA. Flowers from 8 to 12 in. across. 
Beautiful rosy pink. Stamens deep orange 
red. One of best and free flowering of all 
night bloomers. . Each $1.75 
BISSET. Petals extremely wide, beautiful 
pink. One of the best growers......Each 1.75 
RED 
Deep red, about 6 to 8 in. 
to 8 P.M. and closes 
ae Each $2.00 
DEVONSHIRE. 
Opens 7 
LO AIM e sets 
across. 
COLLECTION No. 3 
| $3.00 
1 Zanzibariensis (purple). 
1 Zanzibariensis rosea (aint 
COLLECTION NO. 4 
4. Dauben -.2.00 0-8 oe ; $2 75 
1 Bissett ..c.ccb to eee 

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Micro-Seal 
POOL PAINT 
(Patent Pending) 
Durable—Micro-Seal propely 
not peel, check or crack. 
Efficient— Micro-Seal is economical, easy to 
apply. Hardens with age. 25 lbs. water- 
proofs 175 sq. ft. 
applied will 
Harmless— Micro-Seal is harmless to plants 
and fish. 
Colors—Available in snow-white and eight 
recommend 
Green, Stone Gray 
pastel shades; for pools we 
Turquoise Blue, Pale 
or Spanish White. 
Complete Directions Inside Package 
814-Ib. package $2.65— Makes about 1 gal- 
lon mixed 
Special prices on bulk lots 

SHIPPING TERMS 
Water plants may be shipped safely at any 
time. Shipments will be made at as early a 
date as experience has shown us is advisable 
for your particular locality, unless otherwise in- 
structed. Orders will not be delayed. 
Tiopical Lilies are shipped from May 25th on. 
Aquarium Plants, when ordered alone, are 
shipped at once. 
Terms: Orders are accepted only when accom- 
ed by funds sufficient to cover price of goods. 
Shallow Water and 
Bos Plants 
ARROWHEAD, GIANT (Sagittaria sagittifolia). 
Distinctive leaves shaped as name indicates, standing 
1 to 3 ft. above; flowers freely; hardy.2 for 50c., doz. $2.50 
HARDY BAMBOO. Very hardy Bamboo for margin 
DIA Ttinig ACs ceo raarae eee cat Reker Crees Each _ .50 
VARIEGATED SWEET FLAG (Acorus calamus, 
Variegated). Foliage striped green and white. 
Hardy aeons Sa tetol EM ene Ree te Each .25 
BUTTERFLY LILY, WHITE (Hedychium corona- 
rium). A tall, Canna-like plant with large leaves and 
very fragrant, white blossoms borne in umbels.Each  .35 
CALLA PALUSTRIS (Wild Calla). Well known na- 
tive Calla. ee erence tee eerie 2 for .50 
WHITE CALLA (Zantedeschia aethiopica). Per- 
petual flowering, fine white Mowers. Not bardy.Each 1.00 
CHELONE GLABRA (Turtle Head). White, 14 to 
LS inp n hei shta ee ence eeiee eee eee nee ae 2 for .50 
GRACEFUL CATTAIL (Typha angustifolia). A 
tall variety with slender cattails.............. 3 for .50 




AQUATIC COLLECTION au 10 
Umbrella Palems .......... $2, 
Water Poppy: : dé. oe eee 
Parrot Feather.2..3... 0.5. 6600-4 
Water Hyacinths.......... 
WWW WW 
COMMON CATTAIL (Typha latifolia). 
MNO KWecnygebaohey WINE sis .o4-an enone 4 for 50c., doz.$1.25 
Favorite 
FLOATING HEART (Nymphoides petatum). Pro- 
duces brilliant yellow flowers; hardy .3 for 50c., doz. 1.75 
FLOWERING RUSH (Butomus umbellatus). At- 
tractive pink flowers borne on round stems with pecu- 
liar, three-sided leaves. Hardy... .3 for $1.00, doz. 2.50 
FORGET-ME-NOT (Myosotis scorpioides). A well- 
known Spring and Summer flowering plant with small 
clusters of blue flowers with yellow eye.......... 
4 for $1.00, doz. 2.75 
YELLOW FLAG (Iris pseudacorus). A tall, sword- 
leaved prea: broad yellow flowers of Japan Iris 
type. 3 for $1.00, doz. 2.50 
BLUE FLAG (Iris versicolor’, Exactly like Yellow 
Flag except that flowers are blue... . Each 25c., doz. 2.50 
JAPANESE TARO. Leaves are beautiful blue- 
green; underneath and around edge, lavender. 
AttLaActl Ve Sted cctieie Cacia Gre nena on eRe oe carte Each .50 
LYTHRUM ROSEUM. Rose-colored flowers flowering 
in| ulya and VAT Sista eee eee eee 2for .50 
MARSH-MARIGOLD (Caltha palustris). Clusters 
of large, buttercup-like flowers of brilliant yellow, 
CAL yan SD iL 2 eee ee eee Each 25c., doz. 2.50 
PARROT FEATHER (Myriophyllum proserpina- 
coides. Invaluable for aan over fountain. 
Hardy. aN ._Each 15c., doz. 1.50 
PICKEREL RUSH (Peintederla cordata). Blue 
flowers produced freely:........... 2 for 50c., doz. 2.50 
PMIAADOCE wilt ow ( Suscciaoa longifolia). Bright 
yellow blossoms, profusely borne in axils of leaves. 
Very desirable for edge of pools. .3 for $1.00, doz. 2.50 
SPIRAL PALM (Like the Umbrella Palm). Green- 
ish-white flowers, produced in umbels............ 
Each 25c., doz. 2.50 
The well-known 
SWEET FLAG (Acorus calamus). 
Sweets Hlac, sweetly escenteds semis arin: 3 for .50 
UMBRELLA PALM. Grows well in small pools or 
MOISty STOUNC pee eee ee eine enn Each 25c., doz. 2.50 
FOUR-LEAF WATER CLOVER (Marsilia drum- 
mondi). Resembling a four-leaf Clover. Not hardy. 
3 for 50c., doz. 1.50 
WATER NASTURTIUM, or WATER CRESS. 
Thrives in sun or shade. Ideal near pool spring. 
Edibles Hardyiie eee eee eee ae 6 for .75 
WATER PLANTAIN. Border plant with heart-shaped 
leaves and surrounded by tall branching spikes of 
white flowers:, Hardy... 3. 22). 3 for 50c., doz. 1.75 
WATER POPPY (Hydrocleis nymphoides). Leaves 
float upon surface of water. Large, yellow flowers. 
Blooms continuously..............Each 15c., doz. 
WILD RICE (Zizania aquatica). The importance of 
wild rice as a food for water fowl cannot be over- 
emphasized. Should be in every pond ............ 
Each 10c., doz. $1.00, 100 7.00 
Water Lotus 
(NELUMBIUM) 
The sacred flower of the Egyptians. The flowers 
are borne about a foot above water. Leaves are 
very large and beautiful; some standing well above 
water, others floating on the water. No garden 
complete without it. Very fragrant. Beautiful 
centerpiece in pool. Price 
NELUMBIUM SPECIOSUM. The true 
flower of the Egyptians. Large, rosy pink. 
A free bloomer and hardy........ Each $2.50 
NELUMBIUM LUTEUM. This is the free 
flowering, large flowering American yellow 
Lotusa = see Pee er. Each 2.50 
NELUMBIUM ROSEUM PLENUM. A 
fine variety of double rose Lotus; large and 
Tree HOWeELIn Comer me eee ena eae ens Each 3.50 
® 
F loating Plants 
Price 
AZOLLA (Azolla caroliniana). Small, 
crinklyrereen! plantcrame eee ate Portion $0.25 
DUCK WEED (Lemna minor). A polka 
dot.appearance on water; roots appreciated 
bys Sold etishiey svete eerie Portion .25 
SALVINIA (Salvinia braziliensis). Dainty, 
soft green leaves. Popular aquarium 
Plan tee Wet ee es ee Pe ee Portion § .25 
WATER FriEKN (Ceratopteria  tnaiic- 
toides). Aquatic species of fern family; 
leaves resembling garden Lettuce...... 
Each 15c., doz. 1.50 
WATER HYACINTH (Ejichhornia gras- 
sipes-major). Shiny, dark green leaves, 
the stems of which are expended in pseudo 
bulbs, which serve as air chambers. The 
orchid-like flowers of lavender form a 
spike, like that of a true Hyacinth...... 
Each 20c., 3 for 50c., doz. 1.50 
WATER LETTUCE, or SHELL FLOWER. 
A rosette of blue-green, velvety leaves. . 
3 for 50c., doz. 1.50 
Oxysenating 
Plants 
ANACHARIS (Elodea canadensis)....... 
Each 15c., doz.$1.50 
LUDWIGIA(Loosestrife) Each 15c., doz. 1.50 
SAGITTARIA (Broadleaf)Each 15c., doz. 1.50 
VALLISNERIA (Tape Grass).. 
Doz. 50c., 100 4.00 
NITELLA GRACILIS............ Portion .25 
MARESTAIL (Hornwort)........ Portion .25 
Price 
JAPANESE SNAILS............... 3 for $0.25 
BLACK RAMSHORN SNAILS..... 8 for .25 
ZY UT We 8 
CLoid fish 
We carry Goldfish, but do not ship. Please 
remember to bring your own container when 
calling at the nursery to purchase fish. 
FISH FOOD 
Per: quarter eae ee Ge 75c. 
WATER LILY FERTILIZER 
FANC Y-LEAVED CALADIUMS 
Various colors ranging from green through 
pink to deep red; some heavily veined, a 
few rare white. Plants from 4 in. pots. 
Each $1.25 

We pay the Postage on all Retail Orders 
Over $2.00 Within the United States and 
Canada; Otherwise Add 25c. for Postage 


S. SCHERER & SONS ~ Northport, Long Island, N. Y. 


