Sacred Lotus or Nelumbiums 
(PERENNIALS) 
Nelumbiums or Sacred Lotus 
are one of the most interesting 
plants in the vegetable king- 
dom. They are natives of 
India, and from there they 
were brought to Egypt. The 
Egyptians held them sacred 
and first cultivated them 
around their places of worship 
some four thousand years ago. 
The Lotus bear their beautiful, 
large flowers on tall stems 
from three to eight feet in 
height. The stately, silvery 
bluish green leaves of this plant are often two feet in diameter. 
The grand foliage, aside from the plant’s magnificent flowers, 
well repays one for growing Lotus. Lotus should not be planted 
in soil containers which are smaller than 18’x18”x12” deep. 
They can be successfully grown in pools as small as a half barrel 
if the bottom is filled with about ten inches of soil. 
38. Egyptian Lotus (Nelumbium speciosum). This flower of the Egyp- 
tians is a deep rose color on first opening; as the flower gets older it 
becomes paler. It has a strange, delicate perfume, and it is very hardy 
and free flowering. 
39. Asiatic Lotus (Album grandiflorum). The best white Lotus. It 
has very large, deep green leaves. The flowers are a gorgeous, pure 
white with a delicate oriental fragrance. 
Sacred Lotus 
49. Double Flowering Rose Lotus (Nelumbium roseum plenum). The 
flowers of this plant are very double, of a deep rose pink color, and 
are borne on strong stems well above the foliage. It is also very free in 
growth and bloom. 
41. American Lotus (Nelumbium lutea). This plant is known also as 
Water Chinquapin. It has beautiful, large, yellow flowers. 
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Oxygenating Plants 
The value of oxygenating plants is usually underestimated by 
most people. These underwater plants are absolutely necessary 
if you expect to keep your water pure and crystal clear. They 
also provide a much needed shelter and protection for baby 
goldfish. In their growing process they absorb impurities from 
the water, and in return for this they give off oxygen. This action 
clarifies the water and prevents the water from turning green. 
How to Plant Oxygenating Plants. The first four varieties listed below 
grow without planting; however all will do better if rooted in soil, 
in Shallow water, or planted in containers with soil and sand. They 
should not be planted in the same containers with the water-lilies but 
in separate, small boxes or 5 or 6 inch flower pots and placed between 
the lilies. Place a little soil in these boxes or pots and top it off with 
sand. The sand prevents the muddying of the water. Do not attempt to 
shrove the tender stems of the oxygenating plants into dry soil and 
sand, but place the container in water for a few minutes to soften the 
soil. One 5 inch pot will accommodate 3 bunches of plants. 
69. Anacharis. A fast growing plant with dark green foliage. 
70. Cabomba. A very pretty plant with fan-like, green leaves. 
71. Milfoil (Myriophyllum). Very useful for spawning goldfish; it has 
needle-like leaves in bushy formation. 
72. Ludwigia. It has round leaves which are green above and rose 
colored underneath. 
73. Vallisneria. A plant with long, ribbon-like leaves. 
74. Sagittaria Sinensis. This plant has broad, dark green leaves. 
75. Spatterdock. It has very broad, light green leaves. 
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Shallow Water Plants 
(ANNUALS) 
42. Water Snowflake (Nymphoides indicum). It is a small, lily-like 
plant with light green, detachable leaves. The flowers are white with 
yellow centers. The petals are completely covered with a white beard 
which gives the effect of a giant snowflake. The flowers come in clusters 
at the junction of the leaf and the petiole. It should be planted in soil 
and in a water depth of no more than 8 inches. 
43. Waterpoppy (Hydrocleis nymphoides). A beautiful, little, yellow 
flower, about 2 inches in diameter, on stems that rise above the water. 
The thick, floating leaves are broad, oval, and a waxy, deep green color. 
It will flower profusely all summer, and it does well in a small tub or 
pool. It should be planted the same as the Water Snowflake. See back 
cover for illustration. 
44, Purple Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia azurea). A creeping plant 
without the inflated stems of the ordinary Hyacinth. The flowers are a 
beautiful shade of lavender blue. It should be planted in rich soil with 
only a few inches of water above it. See back cover for illustration. 
45. Parrot Feather (Myriophyllum proserpinacoides). A strong, ram- 
pant grower with light green, feathery leaves. This creeping plant may 
be put to many uses. If planted in a fountain or in a hanging, water- 
tight basket it will soon grow over the edges in the form of long, trailing 
stems. It is very pretty when planted between Waterpoppies or other 
shallow water plants. It is also very effective for hiding the pots or 
planting boxes of the shallow water plants. It may be clipped back if it 
should later crowd the other plants. 
Left: Water Hyacinth 
Below: Waterpoppy 
Floating Aquatic Plants 
(ANNUALS) 
46. Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes). It is an interesting, showy, 
floating plant. The orchid-like flowers are borne on a spike (like the 
true Hyacinth), and they are a lavender color with a large blotch of 
deep blue and with a yellow spot on the upper lobe. The long, bushy 
roots are excellent for receiving the spawn of goldfish. The roots also 
provide cover and a hiding place for baby goldfish and protects them 
from their cannibalistic parents. The flowers are produced freely if 
the roots are allowed to anchor in soil. See back cover for illustration. 
47. Water Lettuce or Shell Flower (Pistia stratiotes). A pretty, rosette- 
like plant with blue green, velvety, fluted leaves. It does well in shady 
places and in shallow water with soil underneath. 
48. Azolla (Azolla caroliniana). Small, green plants which turn to 
brown red under strong sun. 
49. Duckweed (Lemna minor). Another very small plant with ovate, 
light green leaves. It is very much appreciated by goldfish for food. 
50. Salvinia (Salvinia braziliensis). Small, soft green leaves with tiny 
hairs on the top of them. They grow in attractive chain formations. 
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