A Balanced Aquarium is Well Planted 
A "balanced aquarium” is one in which the air 
surface of the water supplemented by the oxygen 
given off from the plants, provides sufficient oxy- 
gen in the water to support the life of the fish 
in the aquarium. The plants in giving off this 
life giving and water purifying oxygen, absorb 
harmful gases and carbon dioxide from the fish. 
It is the plants that keep the water fresh and 
clear, eliminating the necessity of changing the 
water in the aquarium. 
Aquatic plants are the most important of the 
aquarium equipment and more than half the 
beauty. The natural beauty of aquatic plants serves 
as a pleasing background to enhance the exotic 
color of your fish. 
Aquatic Plants need to be planted in “well- 
washed” aquarium gravel only; no soil is nec- 
essary. Gravel should be placed in the aquarium 
2’2 to 3 inches deep in the back, sloped to 2 
inches deep in the front. Planting is done with 
the aquarium at least two thirds full of water. 
The roots of the plant should be gently pushed 
into the grave! and covered up to the crown, 
leaving the crown exposed. The arrangement of 
the plants in the aquarium is a matter of taste. 
Generally the taller plants are placed in the back 
with the smaller and more showy specimens 
towards the front. Plants require 8 to 10 hours 
of good light each day; they will grow equally 
well in sunlight or artificial light provided by 
an aquarium reflector. 
We have listed in our catalog only those plants 
which we know from exerpience are best suited 
for growing in an aquarium. We are proud of 
our plants and consider them among the finest 
grown anywhere. 
CRYPTOCORYNE—The plants in this group are 
particularly well suited to aquariums that receive 
subdued light. In our opinion they are to be 
considered with the most beautiful of the aquatic 
plants. All are strong‘rooted and hardy, distinc- 
tively different in color and shape. 
101 CRYPTOCORYNE CORDATA—Broad heavy 
leaves, dark olive green, red underneath. 
35¢ each; Large 75c 
102 CRYPTOCORYNE BECKETTI—Dwarf variety— 
bright green leaves, long roots, an ideal plant 
for small aquariums. 25¢e each; Large 50c 
103 CRYPTOCORYNE GRIFFITHI—The most beau- 
tiful of the Cryptocorynes—Broad dark silken green 
leaves, red underneath. Long stemmed and rooted 
—very hardy. Med. 75¢ each; Large $1.50 
104 CRYPTOCORYNE WILLISI—A _ decorative 
plant which is out of the ordinary. Thin, ripple 
edged green leaves. Propogates from short run- 
ners. 35c each; Large 50c 
105 BROAD LEAF WATER SPRITE—Broad fern 
like fronds that spread fan-like under water. New 
plants reproduced from the leaves. Light green 
in color. Small plant 15¢; Large 25e¢ 
106 NARROW LEAF WATER SPRITE—Same as 
broad leaf sprite—only finer leaves, more deli- 
cate in texture, does not grow as large. 
Small 15ce; Large 25c 
107 PIGMY CHAIN SWORD PLANT—Echinodorus 
Species. A dwarf replica of the Amazon Sword 
Plant. Grows to height of 4 to 5 inches. An ideal 
center plant for any small aquarium. 25c 
108 AMAZON SWORD PLANT—A truly gorgeous 
aquatic plant! Large bright green leaves, vary- 
ing in shade, depending on the amount of light 
received. Excellent as a center plant, grows 
large, longlived and hardy. 
Small 75c: Med. $1.50; Large $2.50 
109 JUNIOR AMAZON SWORD PLANT—Another 
smaller growing center plant for small aquariums. 
Narrow bright green leaves, grows to 8 inches. 
New plants reproduced by runners. 25c each 
110 ROUND LEAF SPATTERDOCK—Delicate light 
green rounded leaves, low growing, requires good 
light. 25c each 
111 SOUTHERN SPATTERDOCK (Cape Fear Spat- 
terdock)—Long leaves, crinkled translucent green. 
An excellent center plant. 25c each 
112 APONOGETON UNDULATUM (A. Crispus)—A 
magnificent aquarium plant! Leaves are somewhat 
translucent, resembling rippled green swords. 
Grows large, requires good light. 
Med. 75c: Large $1.50 
113 APONOGETON ULVACEUS—The most mag- 
nificent of all center plants. Semi-translucent lat- 
ticed leaves of beautiful green. Comes from Mada- 
gascar, has wonderful growing qualities. Repro- 
duced from seed or root separation. $2.50 each 
114—APONOGETON DYSTACH GRANDIFLORA 
—A very close resemblance to Ulvaceus—except 
that taller plants produce flat leaves that float 
on the surface of the waiter. Small 75c: Large $1.50 
115 DWARF AQUARIUM LILY—A irue water lily 
from Madagascar. Brown splotched green leaves. 
45c each 
