OME of the finest aquatics will grow and bloom 
merely floating on the water surface, deriving nourishment from the air and water. 
In nature they drift to shallow water where the roots soon anchor and growth is 
very rapid. In other words, Floating Aquatics are always at home in any pool. 
AZOLLA (Azolla caroliniana). Small, crinkly, green plants resembling floating 
leaves of arborvitae. Strong sunlight turns Azolla a deep red. Per portion, 25¢. 
DUCK WEED (Lemma minor). Appears as a series of green polka dots on the 
surface. The small roots are much appreciated by goldfish. Hardy. Per 
portion, 25¢. 
SALVINIA (Salvinia braziliensis). Dainty leaves of soft green, covered with a 
velvety nap of tiny hairs. The growth forms an attractive chain of these leaves 
which are about % inchin diameter. Popular as an aquarium plant. Per portion, 25¢. 
WATER FERN (Ceratopteris thalictroides). Though an aquatic species of the fern 
family, the leaves greatly resemble garden lettuce. Numerous small plants 
spring from the edges of the leaves, gradually building up a floating mass of some 
size. The new plants may be detached and grow to some 6 inches in diameter 
before starting to propagate. 15¢ each; $1.50 doz. 
SHELL FLOWER or WATER LETTUCE (Pistia stratiotes). A rosette of fluted blue- 
green velvety leaves. Grows best in a shady pool. 20¢ each; $1.75 doz. 
WATER SNOWFLAKE (Nymphoides indicum). A lily-like plant with beautiful 
green leaves which float away and re-establish themselves in shallow water to 
produce dainty white flowers, fringed like a giant snowflake. We ship well rooted 
pee ttd pots. Plant 2 to 3 inches below surface of water in full sun. 35¢ each; 
or $1.00. 
Water Lettuce, Floating Heart, Water Snowflake, 
Salvinia and Duck Weed 
COLLECTIONS —Floating Plants 
No. Fl. One each of Six Varieties for a 
Small ;Poolse ee eee $1.25 
No. F2. Twelve Plants in Seven Varieties....$2.35 
WATER HYACINTH (Eichhornia crassipes major). Shiny 
dark green leaves, the stems of which are expanded into 
pseudo bulbs, which serve as air chambers. The orchid-like 
flowers of lavender form a spike like that of the true 
Hyacinth. Propagation is by means of runners at the surface, 
and the growth is so rapid that navigation is hindered in 
streams in the southern states where they grow profusely. 
It is, perhaps, fortunate that the plant is destroyed by frost. 
The long, bushy roots are excellent for receiving the spawn 
of goldfish; therefore, the Water Hyacinth may be used to 
advantage in pools of fair size. 15¢ each; $1.50 doz. 
WATER CHESTNUT (Trapa natans). A hardy annual re- 
sembling the Water Fern in form but with mottled leaves 
and small white flowers. The large seeds are spiked and 
armored for protection while wintering at the bottom of the 
pond. Shipped only after June first. 35¢ each; 3 for $1.00. 
William Tricker, Inc. August 25, 1951. 
Independence, Ohio. 
Gentlemen: 
The water lilies arrived in excellent condition. The plants were well 
packed and all the plants were fine specimens. In fact, they were per- 
twelve lilies were in bloom. 
John G. DuPuis, Jr., DuPuis Bulb Gardens, Miami, Florida. 
CKER’S FAMOUS MIiIR-A-POOL 
( | | Nyy fect. We planted upon arrival and the next morning six out of the 
Mir-a-pools answer the need for 
those who desire low cost pools 
“*» that provide complete garden 
: beauty. Before your water lilies 
first bloom, you'll find Tricker’s 
Mir-a-Pool part of 
your garden. It will 
look as natural as if 
nature made it her- 
self. Mir -a- Pools 
come in two. sizes 
and installation can 
be completed in less than an hour. Yet these are beautiful, permanent pools. 
All Mir-a-Pools are shipped by freight or express if requested from our Ohio 
factory. Order now. 
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ALL-STEEL JUNIOR MIR-A-POOL 
6 ft. lone) Settenwiders Sind cepa senna $38.00 
COLLECTION MP-1 Water Lilies, Aquatic Plants, Fishes, Scavengers 
and Supplies for JUNIOR Pool: 
1 Gloriosa, Red Hardy Water Lily 
1 August Koch, Blue Tropical Water Lily 
1 Collection B-3, shallow water, floating and 
oxygenating plants 
(See page 16) 
1 Collection 34-A, scavengers 
(See page 22) 
1 Collection 30-B, fancy assorted goldfish 
(See page 23) 
2 Lbs. Praefecta, a special water-garden fertilizer 
1% Lb. In-Nur-Co, fish food 
Value ost neater = hy. dial Sh acbcee SsaNG ceaae racer ee lca, Sie <a $18.00 
Special Price (Does not include Mir-A-Pool) ............. $15.75 
ALL-STEEL SENIOR MIR-A-POOL 
8 ft. lone, 4 ite wide Sr ineedeei ness eee $48.00 
COLLECTION MP-2 Water Lilies, Aquatic Plants, Fishes, Scaven- 
gers and Supplies for SENIOR Pool: 
1 Gloriosa, Red Hardy Water Lily 
1 Judge Hitchcock, Blue Tropical Water Lily 
1 Isabelle Pring, White Tropical Water Lily 
1 Collection B-3, shallow water, floating and oxygen- 
ating plants 
(See page 16) 
1 Collection 30-E, fishes and scavengers 
(See page 23) 
2 Lbs. Praefecta, a special water-garden fertilizer 
¥ Lb. In-Nur-Co, fish food 
VIC, (cave aces wiiete's ave = tae co telieuererebenetecerer ete oleh odes fon een ee ieteasee $21.60 
Special Price (Does not include Mir-A-Pool) ............. $18.90 
Typical of Mir-A-Pools_ is -.. Fine Plants 
the picture at left. Mrs. . .. . The lilies arrived in excellent 
Ross Webb, of Bellerose, condition. They were very fine plants 
Long Island, stands by her and most carefully packed. 
beautiful four-month-old A. L. Ventner 
(Mir-A-Pool) water garden. Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 
