SHALLOW WATER AND BOG PLANTS 
Naturalize Your Water Garden! 
Water lilies and lotus only make up half of the beauty of a water garden. 
To get that so desired naturalistic, tropical effect, shallow water and bog 
plants are essential. In the case of the formal pool, plant them in-‘the corners 
and center. For the informal pool, plant them anywhere along the bank and 
water edge (of course, the background is preferable). 
Plant the following in moist soil to 6 inches of water 
<< GIANT DOUBLE FLOWERING ARROWHEAD: Undoubtedly the finest shal- 
low water plant. Large double white flowers and huge arrowhead leaves. Supply limited. 
i°our feet. Each, $1.00. 
BLUE WATER IRIS: One of the most graceful, artistic, and satisfactory of all shal- 
low water plants. Lovely deep blue flowers. Two feet. (See illustration.) 2 for $.50, 5 for 
$1.00, 12 for $2.00. 
YELLOW WATER IRIS: Similar to above only yellow. 3 for $1.00. 
MARSH MARIGOLD: One of the most beautiful of our native bog plants. Clusters of 
large golden yellow flowers. Blooms in early spring. Plant in moist soil. 15 inches. 2 for 
$.50, 5 for $1.00, 12 for $2.00. 
PICKEREL RUSH: Beautiful fringed deep blue flowers. Blooms continuously all sum- 
mer long. Lovely deep green calla lily-like leaves. 18 inches. (Illustrated on Page 22.) 
2 for $.50, 5 for $1.00, 12 for $2.00. 
GIANT ARROWHEAD: Leaves resemble real arrow heads. Pretty white flower spike. 
Adds immensely to a pool. 12 to 18 inches. (Illustated on Page 10.) 2 for $.50, 5 for 
$1.00, 12 for $2.00. 
VARIEGATED SWEET FLAG: The whole plant has a very sweet fragrance. Graceful 
green and white variegated blades with interesting bright green blossom spikes. 3 feet. 
2 for %.50, 5 for $1.00, 12 for $2.00. 
FLOATING HEART: Beautiful deep 
yellow flowers, about 1 inch across. Min1- 
ature heart-shaped leaves. Hardy. 2 for 
$.50, 5 for $1.00, 12 for $2.00. 
PARROT FEATHER: Beautiful fuzzy 
green foliage on long trailing stems which 
spread over water surface. Ideal for 
trailing over a fountain. 3 for $.50, 7 for 
$1.00, 12 for $1.50. 
GRACEFUL CATTAIL: Graceful, 
sword-like blades. Dark brown flower 
spike. Four feet. (Illustrated on Page 
10.) 5 for $1.00, 12 for $2.00. 
WILD RICE: The tallest aquatic, 
reaching 6 to 8 feet. Ideal for the back- 
ground. One of the most ornamental of 
all water plants. Ducks just love it. 
Plant it heavily in natural ponds and 
call the ducks. 7 for $1.00. 
WATER CANNA (Thalia dealbata) : 
Very artistic and attractive. Waxy, 
canna-like leaves with a red_ border. 
Purnle flowers, 4 to 6 feet. For a re- 
markable effect, plant 3 together in a 
bushel of soil enriched with SLOCUM’S 
PERFECTION. Each, $.75, 3 for $2.00. 
WATER FORGET-ME-NOT : Lovely 
blue flowers. Will grow in moist soil or 
shallow water. 8 to 12 inches. 2 for $.50, 
5 for $1.00, 12 for $2.00. 
PEPPERMINT: The real genuine pep- 
permint. 4 for $1.00, 12 for $2.00. 
WATER ARUM: Leaves resemble In- 
dian spearheads, and blooms resemble 
the calla lily. 3 for $1.00. 
FLOWERING RUSH: A_ very good 
Water Plant Collections 
9 CHOICE PLANTS—$1.00 
12 CHOICE PLANTS— 2.00 
(Will include 2 of some kinds) 
Please list plants preferred 
The WATER CANNA puts on a 
wonderful show when 3 or more are 
planted together. 
aquatic with pinkish blooms. 3 for $1.00. 
WATER CRESS: Beautiful bright green 
foliage. IDEAL for sun or shade. Edible 
and delicious in salads. 3 for $.50, 12 
for $1.25. 
TROPICAL PLANTS 
The graceful, BLUE WATER IRIS 
is unsurpassed in beauty, and hardi- 
ness as a shallow water plant. Re- 
mains green all summer. 
WATER POPPY: Very deep yellow blooms resembling California poppies. Floating 
water lily-like leaves. Very free blooming. 2 for $.50, 5 for $1.00. 
UMBRELLA PALM: Umbrella-like leaves raised 2’ or more above the water. Will grow 
either in or out of water. 35¢ each, 3 for $1.00. 
PURPLE WATER HYACINTH: Similar to ordinary water hyacinths only with purple 
blooms. 35e each, 3 for $1.00. 
VIOLET-STEMMED TARO: The name describes it perfectly. Very striking and lovely, 
$1.25 each. 
IMPERIAL TARO: The most beautiful leaves of any aquatic. Each leaf has a huge 
splash of violet. $.75 each. 
2 Pickerel Rush 
1 Water Canna 
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SPECIAL—$3.00 
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DeLUXE WATER PLANT COLLECTION 
All very choice plants 
1 Giant Double Flowering Arrowhead 
2 Flowering Rush 
2 Water Hyacinths 
