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@ KEEP THE WATER PURE AND CLEAR @ SHELTER AND PROTECT BABY FISH 
@ PROVIDE SPAWNING SPACE FOR FISH @ CAN BE ADDED ANY TIME 
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plants grow under water just like plants oll PLANTS IN POOLS 
see growing naturally in ponds and _ lakes. 
They absorb impurities from the water and 
liberate oxygen, which action clarifies the 
water and helps to prevent the growth of Al- 
gae that turn the water green. Oxygenating 
plants are indispensable when fish are pres- 
ent, as they set up a balanced or natural con- 
Use small boxes or 5-inch pots and plant the 
oxygenating plants in soil. Leave the soil level 
an inch below the top of the box or pot and fill 
up the remaining space with sand. This prevents 
muddying up the water when the plants are 
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dition of the water. They also will assist ma- A Bene Par Ga SEACH COETIO TES: Sc eeOnISC HE 
terially in raising a batch of baby fishes, as about three plants. Oxygenating plants should be 
the young fish find much needed shelter and planted in containers by themselves and should 
protection among their foliage. never be planted in the same container with lilies. 
THE BEST OXYGENATORS 
A selected group of the best under-water growing oxygenating plants that 
are sure to grow and thrive in your pool. 
ANACHARIS. Dark green foliage; lighter stems, 15e each; $1.50 per doz. 
CABOMBA. Glossy green, fan-like leaves. Stems red or green. 15¢ each; 
$1.50 per doz. 
VALLISNERIA. Long, ribbon-like leaves. 50c per doz.; $4 per 100. 
MILFOIL (Myriophyllum). Fine, needle-like green leaves in bushy forma- 
tion, giving appearance of plumes. A favorite for fish spawning. 15¢ 
each; $1.50 per doz. 
LUDWIGIA. Foliage green above; pink beneath, 15¢e each; $1.50 per doz. 
——— GITTARIA SINENSIS. Dark green leaves; strong-growing plant. 15¢e each; 
$1.50 per doz.; $10 per 100. 
HERN SPATTERDOCK. Broad, light green leaves, very ornamental. 
5e each; $1.50 per doz. 
EYWORT. Foliage round and light green in color. A very ornamental 
‘plant. i5c each; $1.50 per dozen bunches. 

















OXYGENATING PLANTS FOR INDOOR AQUARIUMS 
d We make a specialty of fine tank-grown oxygenating plants for indoor 
2s aquariums. Our selection includes every suitable variety of both the ox- 
SAGITTARIA ygenating and ornamental types which are available at all times. If you == 
VALLISNERIA SINENSIS are interested, write for further information. ANACHARIS 

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CABOMBA 
Write for Special Folder on Oxygenating and Decorative Plants for Indoor Aquariums. 
COLLECTIONS OF OXYGENATING PLANTS FOR POOLS 
FOR SMALL POOL, 3 x 4 feet. 9 plants, 3 each $4 95 FOR MEDIUM LARGE POOL, 8 x 12 feet. 36 $3 50 
of 3 varieties. Collection No. 0-1 plants, 6 each of 6 varieties. Collection No. 0-3 
FOR MEDIUM SIZED POOL. 5 x 7 feet. 20 $950 FOR LARGE POOL. 10 x 15 feet. 60 plants made $550 
plants, 5 each of 4 varieties. Collection No. 0-2 up of 7 of the best varieties. Collection No. 0-4 

THIS IS A REVISED LIST OF ROCK PLANTS BROUGHT UP TO DATE 
WITH THE NEWEST AND MOST ATTRACTIVE VARIETIES 
Rock plants thrive under adverse conditions and are attractively used as a border edging for the 
pool itself or for a perennial bed around it. The pool may be edged with rough stone and any 
crevices that will hold a handful of soil will accommodate one or more interesting rock plants. 
10. PHLOX Subulata (Moss Pink). Has moss like, evergreen foliage and 
9. MYOSOTIS Alpes- flowers are produced in April and May in white, lilac, and pink. 
"tris (Forget - Me- 11. PLUMBAGO Larpentae (Leadwort). One of the very late flowering 
Not.) This variety of rock plants. Flowers are deep blue and the plant grows in a dwarf 
rock plant grows ‘very manner, spreading, 6 to 8 in. high. 
compact and is a very 12. POTENTILLA Verna (Cinquefoil). The strawberry-like leaves of 
charming plant. this plant are very attractive. Flowers are produced throughout 

the summer and are yellow in color. 
13. PRUNELLA Grandiflora (Heal-All). The violet colored flowers are 
All Rock Plants are 35¢ each; $3.50 per doz. produced all summer. It does well in slightly shaded positions. 
1, ACHILLEA Tomentosa. An excellent rock plant with bright yellow 14. SEDUM Acre (Golden Moss). The very lovely low growing green 
flowers blooming from July to September. ; foliage of this plant makes it an excellent ground cover. The 
2. ARABIS Alpina. A very desirable rock plant producing white flowers are produced in great profusion and are yellow in color. 
flowers in May and in great masses. f 15. SEMPERVIVUM Vimbriatum, A very desirable form of ‘Hens 
3. ARMERIA Laucheana (Sea Pink). A lovely rock plant producing and Chickens. 
sweet smelling flowers. A pink color, blooming in August and 16. THYMUS Serpyllum Coccineum. An excellent ground cover which 
September. i : when in bloom is completely covered with brilliant crimson flowers. 
4. CAMPANULA Carpatica (Harebell). A_ pretty species growing In 17. VERONICA Repens (Speedwell). One of the very dwarf growing 
compact tufts. Flowers clear blue and continuing from June to Veronicas producing light blue flowers, and very desirable. 
October. . ace 18. VIOLA Pedata Tricolor. One of the very desirable Violas. A good 
5. DIANTHUS Deltoides (Hardy Garden Pink). A charming rock grower and delightful in color. 
plant producing flowers on stems 10 to 12 inches high. Dark pink 
in color and like little Carnations. eae 
6. FESTUCA Glauca (Blue Festuca). The bright blue narrow ea : 
foliage of this plant is produced in dense tufts making it a very Collection No. 259A Collecticn No. 29B 
attractive rock garden plant. 
7. IBERIS Little Gem (Candy-Tuft). Its neat unusual beni ot Brow th 15 different rock 50 pore ene HS 
ee ae desirable. The flowers are pure White and are Pp Sientat routs nee a ae 
8. IRIS Pumila. A very dwarf form of Iris, the foliage often being lection from the 85 He gaeee aus firm $1 ? 50 
not even 6 inches high. Flowers in blue or yellow are produced eer ee $3. Nea aes f 
very freely. 
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