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Aquatic Plants Around the Rim of 
Your Pool, and Among the Lilies, 
Add a Fresh, Natural Beauty WiAS 
Floating Plants se s 
These floating plants, by their foliage and 
blooms, provide a restful, natural backdrop = 
for the more spectacular beauty of the NSS Water Hyacinth 
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lotus blossoms, water lilies and darting Em” —~ No pool can attain its best 
goldfish. They lend themselves well to pool % ‘ = appearance without a selection 
arrangement, being attractive around the a 1 a of aquatic plants. They make 
perimeter or in floating clusters among the i SN Qs for healthier fish, giving off oxy- 
blooms. =< (zs =< gen. They absorb varying 
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WATER HYACINTH—Inflated leaf petioles enable Ms NY rial in the bottom of the pool. 
plant to float and flourish with or without roots in soil. —— yz And they provide a setting of 
Lavender blue blooms. Easily grown in aquariums or Ve natural, verdant beauty for the 
pools. 45c for 3, $1.25 dozen. flowers. 
WATER POPPY—A small plant that produces large Cabomba 
yellow three-petaled poppies. Roots should be planted 
in soil. Good in indoor tanks and aquariums and out- 
door pools. 50c for 3, $1.50 dozen. 
Shallow Water Plants 
These are marginal plants, for the most 
part, which sink their roots into the soil 
in shallow water. Most of them are on 
the large side. Some bear blooms, some do 
not. The foliage of all of them is inter- 
esting and very decorative. 
WATER LETTUCE—Also known as Shell Flower. 
Delightful rosettes of light blue-green hairy foliage 
that float. Good for shade positions in the pool. Killed 
by frost. 50c for 3, $1.50 dozen. 
Oxygenating Plants 
Oxygenating plants serve a triple pur- 
pose. Under the influence of light they give 
off oxygen, which is utilized by the fish. 
They provide splendid spawning material 
for the fish. They lend green freshness to 
pools and aquariums. 
GIANT ARROW-HEAD—Hardy plant from 1 to 3 feet 
tall. Produces big spikes of white flowers. We have 
yet to see any others as large and thrifty as ours. 
50c for 2, $1.00 for 5, $2.00 dozen. 
COMMON CATTAIL—A native American swamp plant, 
and one of the most nostalgic in practically any part 
of the country. Easy to grow, very large and hardy, 
and ornamental. 85c for 4, $1.50 dozen. 
PARROT FEATHER—Favorite in pools, aquariums 
and in fountain bases. Light green feathery leaves 
that grow in whorls, and can be made to droop over 
edge of basin. 85c for 6, $1.60 dozen. 
CABOMBA—Roots easily, and its bright green, fan- 
like leaves grow rapidly. Does best in pools. Excellent 
spawning plant, and one of the best of the oxygenaters. 
60c half-dozen bunches. 
MYRIOPHYLIUM—Fine, hair-like leaves are ideal for 
receiving spawn of goldfish. We sell only the red- 
stemmed variety. Grows most beautifully in outdoor 
tanks or pools. 60c half-dozen bunches. 
WATER PLANTAIN—Beautiful when planted around 
shallow edges of pool or pond. Bears tall branching 
spikes of white flowers. Heart-shaped leaves also very 
attractive. 60c for 4, $1.50 dozen. 
ANACHARIS—One of the finest submerged aquatics 
for fish culture and for the aquarium. Splendid spawn 
receiver. It spreads rapidly, so must be controlled in 
ponds. 60c half-dozen bunches. 
Subject to the Season 
It is not possible for us to supply several 
of the submerged aquatic plants at all seasons 
of the year. On no condition will these plants 
be disturbed during the resting period. We 
must reserve the right to ship whatever va- 
riety is in season. 
PICKEREL RUSH—Free blooming native aquatic 
plant, one of the very best for shallow water. Its 
flowers are blue, and cover a close-set spike. A healthy, 
hardy grower. 60c for 2, $2.25 dozen. 
SAGITTARIA—A luxuriant growth for margins of 
ponds and streams, and also good in aquariums. Leaves 
are bright green and almost grass-like. Blowers are 
pure white. 75c for 6, $1.25 dozen. 
MARSH MARIGOLD—HEspecially adapted for wet 
ground around edge of pool. Bears clusters of bright 
yellow flowers which bloom in the early spring. One 
of our best. $1.25 for 4, $2.75 dozen. 
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