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. 
l’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. 
MARSEK 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, 
5S 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 
15 
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 
