VAN NESS WATER GARDENS, AND GIFT SHOP, 
Uplands. Calitornia 
Lily pools at different levels and appropriate planting and accessories add to 
the beauty of our display grounds. 
Complete Your Pool With These Plants 
Under this heading we list such plants as grow in water, 
but send up leaves and blossoms above the surface. These 
add to the beauty of the pool, being used as centerpieces 
or for corners. ‘Many of them have beautiful blossoms, all 
have attractive foilage. THESE DO BEST PLANTED IN 
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raise to within a few inches of the surface of water. This 
is easily accomplished by nailing legs of proper length io 
box. 
Papyrus (Egyptian paper plant). The stalks are triangular 
and attain a height of from 5 to 8 feet, having a tufi of 
thread-like leaves a foot in diameter. Does equally well 
in two inches of water or in very wet soil. 40c. 
Pickerel rush (Pontederia cordata). Spikes of deep blue 
flowers borne in center of heart shaped leaves. Two feet 
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The leaves are broad with long basal 
about an inch in 
Saggitaria (latifolia). 
lobes. The flowers are pure white, 
diameter. 35c. 
Umbrella Palm (Cyperus alterniflilus). A beautiful plant, 
growing about 2 feet tall, has slender stems with tuft of 
leaves spreading out, umbrella shaped. Does well either 
in shallow water or moist ground. 25c. 
Giant Umbrella Palm. Similar to above except it grows 
six feet tall. 30c. 
Water Arum (Peltandra virginica). A hardy aquaric with 
leaves shaped like a Calla lily. 25c. 
Water Canna (Thalia dealbata). A tall, graceful plant with 
leaves similar to a canna, leaves maroon at the base. 
Flowers on tall, arching stems, purple, with silver dust. 
50c. 
Water Chestnut. Grows freely in shallow water. 
green quill-like leaves, growing two feet tall. 
Has dull 
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Water Plantain (Alisma plantago). Almond shaped leaves 
of bright green, borne about 3 feet above the surface of 
the water. Beautiful clisters of flowers resembling Baby's 
Breath. 35ce. 
Yellow Iris (Pseudacorus). One of the necessary plants for 
your pool, the foliage making an artistic touch either in 
the center or in the corner. Has tall spikes of yellow 
blossoms. Will grow equally as well in very moist 
ground. 35c. 
Violet stemmed Taro (Colocasia violacea). Leaves beautiful 
blue-green. mid-ribs and veins underneath 
leaves are a lovely lavender. 75c. 
The stems, 
Large green leaves, often growing 6 feet 
May be kept small by planting in small container. 
E!ephant Ear. 
tall. 
50c. 
Cat tail (Typha augustifolia). A handsome water plant with 
rich brown “cat-tails.” 25c. 
Double Arrowhead (Saggitaria flora plena.) Leaves arrow 
shaped. Plant bears large spikes of pure white double 
flowers, about 2 feet tall. 40c. 
(Horse tail rush). The most attractive of the 
Shows distinct joints, is strong growing, not 
breaking so easily as other rushes. 35c. 
Equisetum 
rushes. 
Iris Versicolor (Blue flag). 
st heYer. 
Similar to above except in color, 
being a clear blue. 
A water Iris such a deep blue as to be al- 
most purple. 35c. 
Iris Purpurae. 
Japanese Arrowhead. Similar in growth to the above, but 
with single flowers. 35c. 
Primrose willow (Jussiaea longifolia). A beautiful, tall plant 
with flowers like a primrose and leaves like a willow. 
35c. 
FISH 
We have a good assortment of Gold Fish which may be 
purchased at our gardens, at very reasonable prices. How- 
ever, we do not ship fish. 
FISH FOOD 
We have a properly balanced fish food, which has all the 
ingredients necessary for keeping your fish in good health. 
They should only be fed twice a week as the most of the ills 
of fish are caused by over feeding. Fish food, pint 35c. 
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