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PLANTS 
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All Plants on this Page for Shallow Water 
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WATER TARO 
These plants grow best in 
shallow water near the edge of 
pool. If planted in boxes or 
flower pots in concrete pools, 
boxes should be raised within 
2 to 4 inches below water sur- 
face. 
Cyperus Papyrus 
(Paper plant), grows from 4 to 
6 feet high, produces a tuft, a 
top resembling a feather duster. 
Not hardy. 
Each 
Large clump 
Parrot Feather 
The long trailing stems pro- 
duce a beautiful light green 
foliage, good for the ends of 
pools. Hardy. 
Per bunch, ea., 
Giant Arrowhead 
(Sagitteria sagittifolia), the 
large arrow shaped leaves stand 
two feet above water. The white 
$0.20; doz., $2.00 
flowers are carried on long center 
spike. Hardy. 
Fisch -a: $0.25 3) LOL ese $0.60 
Cat-tail 
(Typha Angustifolia), a well- 
known native swamp plant. 
Bach==.=.... $0.35 Pee 5 Whe ee $0.60 
Umbrella Palm 
(Cyperus alternifolius), a well- 
liked plant which produces an 
umbrella like tuft on each stem. 
Each....-- $0.25 Extra large....$0.50 | 
Flowering Rush 
Butomus umbellatus 
A hardy plant with peculiar 
three-sided leaves in graceful 
clumps. Attractive pink flowers 
are borne on round stems. Hardy. 
Wach........ $0.35 Papas OY Corer ee $0.60 
Water Nasturtium or Water 
Cress 
Thrives in sun or shade; ideal 
near a cold spring. Edible, hardy. 
Rooted plants. 
Shallow Water Plants 
Shallow water plants add a de- | 
cided touch to the pool. A pool 
properly planted with these 
plants does not look so artificial. 
A number of plants also thrive 
near the pool where the soil gets 
moisture from the water in the | 
pool. If the pool is built on 
higher ground, there are orna- | 
mental grasses and other garden 
plants that can be used for back- 
grounds or the ends of the pool | 
to complete a most perfect pic- | 
ture. 
| Double Flowering Arrowheads 
|like a miniature water lily and 
| Variegated Sweet Flag 
They develop beautiful spikes 
of double flowers which are white 
and are very strong growers. 
Very fragrant. Hardy. 
Hach...-=.. $0.50 3 forccc..... $1.25 
Pickerel Rush 
(Pontederia Cordata), this can- 
na-like plant with arrow shaped 
leaves grows about 2 feet high 
and produces long spikes of blue 
flowers. Hardy. 
sch nes $0.30 3 
Four-leaved Water Clover 
(Marsilia quadrifolia), a shal- 
low water plant producing leaves 
resembling clover. Grows about 
6 inches tall. Hardy. 
Potted plants ea., $0.20; 3 for $0.50 
Butterfly Lily 
(Hedychium coronarium), flow- 
ers white and very fragrant. 
Does well in outdoor pools when 
planted in 3 inches of water. 
Leaves like canna, grows 2 feet 
ieee Hal te Very ornamental. Not 
hardy. 
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Arundinaria Tecta 
A graceful hardy bamboo. A 
strong grower producing a beau- 
tiful tuft or seed pod which turns 
to a bright golden color in the 
late fall. A beautiful late fall ef- 
fect when everything else about 
the pool has gone to rest. Hardy. 
Hach..........80.50 2 
Canna Flacidda 
An aquatic canna producing 
yellow flowers; this plant grows 
about 2 feet high and does well 
in shallow water. Not hardy. 
Hach ws. $0.35 De OL ee $0.60 
Lizard’s Tail 
A pretty plant for shallow wa- 
ter, producing fragrant white 
flowers, grows 2% feet high with 
heart shaped leaves. Hardy. 
Each..........$0.25 QO teas $0.45 
Floating Heart 
(Nymphoides Peltatum), grows 
produces an abundance of small 
yellow lacy flowers about 1 inch 
across. Hardy. 
gE Way 9 Be eee $O.25 Oo) LOD ee $0.60 
(Acorus calamus variegatus). 
Hardy. | 
| WMevehi =< $0.35 DRLOU See $1.00 | 
Graceful Cat-tail 
(T. Angustifolia), a dwarf cat- 
tail, 2 feet. Hardy. 
Mechta $0.35 2 
Pigmy Cat-tail 
A dwarf variety which grows 
about 18 inches tall, the seed 
pods form a minature cat tail 
about % inch diameter by ap- 
proximately 3 or 4 inches long, 
this is the tiny pigmy cat tail 
occasionally used in dried flower 
decorations, usually will not 
produce cat tails until the sec- 
ond year after planting. Price 
each 50e, 3 for $1.25. 
Lobelia Cardinallis 
Produces a long spike of fire 
LOR Sas. $0.60 
red flowers; grows 2 feet tall. 
Very hardy. 
Bach.......... $0.35 2h OT aan $0.60 
Primrose Creeper 
A quick growing trailing 
aquatic with waxy deep green 
leaves, yellow flowers. Hardy. 
Wachacees: $0.25 3 efOMr nececzee $0.60 
Water Poppy 
This nymphaea like aquatic 
produces a continuous mass of 
yellow flowers, the leaves are 
deep green and very smooth and 
float on the surface. Not hardy. 
EFach...... _...$0.2 Sait Oars $0.50 
Water Snowflake 
A lily-like plant that produces 
an abundance of tiny white flow- 
ers which grow from the centers 
of leaves. Hardy. 
Each..........80.50 2 
Thalia Dealbata 
A hardy bogplant with stately 
canna-like leaves. Grows 2 feet 
high with purple flowers. Hardy. 
Each 
fOr $0.85 
Santa Rosa, Tex. 
Just a line to let you know I received 
my fish this morning and I am very hap- 
py to report every one was alive and 
healthy. Thank you again. 
Yours truly, 
CHESTER M. BAKER. 
Pittsburgh 1, Pa. 
Previous purchases of plants from 
your organization have always been very 
satisfactory and I know I can leave the 
choice up to your good judgment. 
E. J. HALTER 
Cape Girardeau, Mo. 
Please accept our sincere appreciation 
for sending us such healthy plants. 
Our lilies are all in full bloom and are 
simply beautiful. 
Mrs. JOHN FORSTER. 
Mrs. 
writes: 
Dear Sir: 
Clifford Nordberg, Abnandale, Minn., sends this picture of her pool and 
My first pool and lilies have been such a success that I feel I must 
share a little of my joy with you, since my lilies came from your firm. The lilies 
were just beautiful and bloomed all summer. 
flowers at once and at least four other buds ready to open. 
beautiful and bloomed all summer. 
My Blue Star had as many as three 
Mrs. Sawyer was also 
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imperial Taro 
The leaves are light green and 
beautifully blotched in dark vio- 
let colors; grows about 2 feet 
high. 
Hach $0.75 A) LOT eres $1.25 
Violet Stemmed Taro 
The deep green leaves are pro- 
nounced through the addition of 
dark red ribs, grows about 2 feet 
high. One of the best. 
Hache $0.75 2 Loree $1. 
Thalia Divericata 
_A newer variety, grows 5 feet 
high, producing large clusters of 
purple flowers. Not hardy. 
Each 
Water Iris 
Water iris love a lot of mois- 
ture. They can be planted right 
in the water, and will grow in 
boxes several inches below the 
water surface, or they can be 
planted right at the edge of ponds 
or pools. All of these varieties 
will thrive best if they get a lot 
of moisture. They are also at 
home in the ordinary flower gar- 
den and can be grown just like 
any other iris in flower beds. 
Pseudacorus Alba 
White water iris. Grows about 
24 inches tall. Pure white flowers. 
aches. $0.35 3 for..........$1.00 
Pseudacorus Varigata 
Variegated yellow water iris. 
Grows about 30 inches tall, pro- 
ducing variegated leaves during 
the spring of the year; at the end 
of the season turn green. Deep 
yellow flowers with very fine 
brown striped outlines. 
Sef Ores 
---F1.25 
Pseudacorus Immaculata 
A beautiful tall growing iris. 
Will grow about 3 feet tall, pro- 
ducing pure yellow flowers. 
Wa cheeses: $0.35 3, fore $1.00 
Blue Flag 
(Iris versicolor), a tall growing 
iris, producing beautiful blue 
flowers, the sword-shaped leaves 
resembling the Japanese iris. 
Hardy. 
Machu FO.B5 2) Lor $1.00 
Yellow Flag 
(Iris pseudacorous), very simi- 
lar to blue flag, with large yel- 
low flowers. Hardy. 
LS fe Kedu eroen en $O.35 3 
New Red Water Iris 
A beautiful tall growing iris: 
BOD ere eres $1.00 
flowers of deep red color; 24 
inches. Hardy. 
Each $0.50 ey OTe aeeeer ee $1.25 
