Tropical Varieties 
Plant these for exotic effects and for luxuriant foliage. 
BUTTERFLY LILY: 
t White (Hedychium coronarium). A tall canna-like plant with 
large*leaves and very fragrant white blossoms borne in umbels. A 
very handsome plant. 35¢ each; $2.75 per doz. 
t Yellow (Hedychium chrysoleucum). A native of India, and 
while similar to the preceding variety, is considered the best of the 
genus and very desirable. In habit it is tall-growing, and the light 
yellow flowers are followed by bright red berries, Quite desirable 
semi-aquatic plant. 35¢ each; $2.75 per doz. 
CALLA LILIES: 
a Golden Calla (Zantedeschia elliottiana). The most desirable of 
the yellow Calla Lilies. Its flowers are as large as the well-known 
white variety, but are a lustrous golden yellow. The foliage is dark 
green with translucent spots of creamy white, and adds more to the 
beauty of the bloom. $1 each, 
t White Calla (Zantedeschia aethiopica). One of the best water 
plants for summer use. Perpetual flowering; fine white flowers. 
Not hardy but can be kept indoors through the winter. Flowering 
plants. $1 each. 
ASIATIC TARO: 
t _ Violet stemmed Taro (Colocasia violacea). One of the very 
striking Taros. The leaves are a beautiful blue-green, The stems, 
mid-ribs and veins underneath the leaves are a lovely lavender, the 
same color being repeated in the edges of the leaves. We do not 
think that this variety has ever been offered before and we are glad 
to give you the opportunity now of securing this unusually at- 
tractive Taro. $1.25 each. 
£ Imperial Taro (Colocasia antiquorum illustris). The finest of 
the Asiatic Taros. The leaves are attractively blotched a dark 
brown and violet black. This makes an excellent centerpiece for 
the small pool or a very satisfactory house plant when potted and 
grown in a jardinier. 75e each. 
£ puciecoeia Multifors); . very unique foliage plant: gue, leaves 
are rich green, on dark purple stems. s a marginal plant for the a + H 
pool, it is very ornamental as it will grow to a Five Favorites of the Aquatic Garden 
height of 4 to 5 feet. 50¢ each. (lustnated above) 
tGRE RO (Colocasia indica). Very similar (1) Primrose Willow Collection No. B-8 
< ea ee that it is entirely green. ) yecble Flowering Arrowhead 
A good growing variety. 35c each. (3) outh American Pickerel Rush 
2 (4) Imperial Taro 
+PAPYRUS or EGYPTIAN PAPER PLANT (5) Purple Water Hyacinth a 
(Cyperus papyrus). The stalks are triangu- 
lar and attain a height of 5 to 8 feet. At the 
top is a tuft of long thread-like leaves which petals are narrow and curving and give the plant a charac- 
gives the plant a most novel epee Stee teristic spider-like appearance. 50¢ each. 
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ee RE ee ea Peace does well in +SPIRAL PALM. A Brazilian oddity something Ree re 
ground kept slightly moist. Good as a background Umbrella Palm. Greenish white flowers produce n 
plant for pools and ponds. 35e¢ each; $2.75 per doz. umbels. 35c¢ each; $2.75 per doz. 
+UMBRELLA PALM (Cyperus _alterni- 
folius). Grows well either in small 
pools or moist ground. 35¢ each; $2.75 per 
doz. 
+DWARF UMBRELLA PALM (C. gra- 
cilis). This is the dwarf form; fine 
for aquariums and tubs. 35¢ each; $2.75 
*PARROT FEATHER (Mpyriophyllum proserpina- 
F coides). Quite successful when planted in a tub 
or watertight hanging basket. The growth soon goes 
over the edges in the form of long trailing stems. 
Extremely valuable for trailing over a fountain. 
20c each; $1.75 per doz. 
*NEW PICKEREL RUSH (Pontederia paniculata) 
from British Guiana. Related to ue Say per doz. 
American species but far more outstanding. e -_ : , 
heart shaped foliage is dark, waxy green and is Umbrella Palm VELVET LEAF anes eae 
Papyrus taller than the native variety. The flowers are borne I ES p a fe 25 ang = ae 
freely and are produced continually throughout the flowering season. feet out of water, with el apiece i hee Ore inches g 
The flowers resemble our native Pickerel Rush except that there of velvety green. Flower straw color. 5e¢ each. 
are two shades of color in the petals—light and dark violet blue. ¥WATER AMARYLLIS (Crinum Americanum). An ideal 
Several florets open as the previous ones close, thus giving a long tropical marsh plant which produces white bell flowers 
flowering time to the spikes, A tropical plant. Strong plants from in umbels of six or eight. Very suitable for corners of a 
three-inch pots, 75e¢ each. small pool. 50c¢ each. 
Note: This plant requires much nourishment and *WATER CANNA (Thalia divaricata). A new introduction. 
eee be pep ies ae plenty of rich soil or A handsome canna-like aquatic standing over three feet 
fertilized often during e season. high mePurpleilowersesl 35 each! 
*PRIMROSE CREEPER (Jussiaea Repens). A rapid 
: A = - tFOUR LEAF WATER CLOVER (Marsilia Drummondi). 
Apes hee Be eon ene ihe oes Leaves resemble a four leaf clover and form a mosaic 
ers. Thrives in sun or shade. Not hardy. 20c each; pattern on the surface. In crowded spots it sends up a lux- 
$1 15 per doz j urious growth of aerial leaves. Not hardy. 20¢ each; $1.75 
; per doz. 
PRIMROSE WILLOW (Jussiaea longifolia). Erect o ‘ : 
: plants 2 to 3 feet high with attractive narrow “PURPLE WATER HYACINTH (Eichhornia azurea). A 
foliage and bright yellow blossom profusely borne creeping plant without the floating bulbs of the ordinary 
in the axils of the leaves. Very desirable at the Water Hyacinth but with more handsome blooms. 35c each. 
New Pick- edge of pools or in tub culture, 35¢ each; $2.75 per *WATER POPPY (Hydrocleis nymphoides). The leaves float 
erel Rush lee upon the surface of the water. Flowers ere ares and yel- 
; : : low, similar to the poppy. It is in flower almost continu- 
+SPIDER LILY (Hymenocallis Caribaea). A native plant of the West > : 
Indies that produces clusters of fragrant white flowers. The ously, 20c¢ each; $1.50 per doz. 
MEDIUM SIZED PCOL COLLECTION SPECIAL CENTERPIECE COLLECTION 
(Collection No. B-2) (Collection No. B-4) 
3 i 2 oe 4 fe A splendid group of 18 plants suitable for an 18 or 24 inch box 
Thirty-five aquatic plants in 16 varieties for a medium-sized pool, or tub. NOTE: If planted in an 18 inch container be sure to fer- 
7x10 feet or larger, where five lilies are required. 
A tilize at least twice duri the season with Praefecta. 
9 Shallow water or bog plants for centerpiece. z ng e sO 
16 Corner or side plants. 
5 Oxygenating plants. 
6 Floating plants. 
1 Water Canna 1 Taro 2 Variegated 
2 Papyrus 2 Umbrella Palm Sweet Flag 
P ; 2 Primrose Willow 
3 Water Poppy 3 Parrot Feather OW ates Closer 
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