Tropical Varieties 
Plant these for exotic effects and for luxuriant foliage. 
BUTTERFLY LILY: 
= White (Hedychium coronarium). A tall canna-like plant with 
large leaves and very fragrant white blossoms borne in umbels. A 
very handsome plant. 35¢ each; $2.75 per doz. 
ES Yellow (Hedychium chrysoleucum). A native of India, and 
while similar to the preceding variety, is considered the best of the 
genus and very desirable. In habit it is tall-growing, and the light 
yellow flowers are followed by bright red berries. Quite desirable 
semi-aquatic plant. 35¢ each; $2.75 per doz. 
TARO VARIETIES: 
<4 Dwarf Green Taro. Shiny green leaves on bluish green stems. 
Pronounced veining in lighter green. Lowest growing of the Taros. 
75e. 
= Violet stemmed Taro (Colocasia violacea). One of the very 
striking Taros. The leaves are a beautiful blue-green. The stems, 
mid-ribs and veins underneath the leaves are a lovely lavender, the 
same color being repeated in the edges of the leaves. We do not 
think that this variety has ever been offered before and we are glad 
to give you the opportunity now of securing this unusually at- 
tractive Taro. $1.25 each. 
cs Imperial Taro (Colocasia antiquorum illustris). The finest of 
the Asiatic Taros. The leaves are attractively blotched a dark 
brown and violet black. This makes an excellent centerpiece for 
the small pool or a very satisfactory house plant when potted and 
grown in a jardinier. %5e each. 
ES Red Stemmed Taro (Colocasia Multiflora). A very unique fo- 
liage plant. The leaves are rich green, on dark purple stems. 
As a marginal plant for the pool, it is very ornamental as it will 
grow to a height of 4 to 5 feet. 50c each. 
GREEN TARO (Colocasia indica). Very similar 
to the above, except that it is entirely green. 
A good growing variety. 35e each. 
*PAPYRUS or EGYPTIAN PAPER’ PLANT 
(Cyperus papyrus). The stalks are triangu- 
lar and attain a height of 5 to 8 feet. At the 
top is a tuft of long thread-like leaves which 
gives the plant a most novel appearance. Shal- 
low water and rich soil spell the best combina- 
tion for this plant, but it also does well in 
ground kept slightly moist. Good as a background 
plant for pools and ponds. 35e each; $2.75 per doz. 
*PARROT FEATHER (Myriophyllum proserpina- 
coides). Quite successful when planted in a tub 
or watertight hanging basket. The growth soon goes 
over the edges in the form of long trailing stems. 
Extremely valuable for trailing over a fountain. 
20c each; $1.75 per doz. 
*NEW PICKEREL RUSH (Pontederia paniculata) 
from British Guiana. Related to the North 
American species but far more outstanding. The 
heart-shaped foliage is dark, waxy green and is 
taller than the native variety. The flowers are borne 
freely and are produced continually throughout the flowering season. 
The flowers resemble our native Pickerel Rush except that there 
are two shades of color in the petals—light and dark violet blue. 
Several florets open as the previous ones close, thus giving a long 
flowering time to the spikes. A tropical plant. Strong plants from 
three-inch pots. 75¢ each. 
Note: This plant requires much nourishment and must either be 
planted in plenty of rich soil or fertilized often during the season. 
MONTEVIDIAN PICKEREL RUSH (Pontideria Mon- 
tividiansis). Medium tall in growth. Ovate 
leaves on long stems. Bright blue flowers. $1.00. 
*PRIMROSE CREEPER (Jussiaea Repens). A rapid 
growing partially submerged vine with waxy 
green leaves and a profusion of bright yellow flow- 
ers. Thrives in sun or shade. Not hardy. 20c¢ each; 
$1.75 per doz. 
+PRIMROSE WILLOW (Jussiaea longifolia). Erect 
plants 2 to 3 feet high with attractive narrow 
foliage and bright yellow blossom profusely borne 
? in the axils of the leaves. Very desirable at the 
New Pick- edge of pools or in tub culture. 35c¢ each; $2.75 per 
erel Rush  qoz. 
+SPIDER LILY (Hymenocallis Caribaea). A native plant of the West 
Indies that produces clusters of fragrant white flowers. The 
Five Favorites of the Aquatic Garden 
x (illustrated above) 
(1) Primrose Willow 
(2) Double Flowering Arrowhead 
(3) South American Pickerel Rush 
(4) Imperial Taro 
(5) Purple Water Hyacinth 
Collection No. B-8 
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petals are narrow and curving and give the plant a charac- 
teristic spider-like appeirance. 50c each. 
+SPIRAL PALM. A Brazilian oddity something like the 
Umbrella Palm. (Greenish white flowers produced in 
umbels, 35c¢ each; $2.75 per doz. 
;UMBRELLA PALM (Cyperus _ alterni- 
folius). Grows well either in small 
pools or moist ground. 35c each; $2.75 per 
doz. 
DWARF UMBRELLA PALM (C. gra- 
cilis). This is the dwarf form; fine 
for aquariums and tubs. 35¢ each; $2.75 
per doz. 
Umbrella Palm ‘VELVET LEAF (Limnocharis Flava). An 
erect growing plant, standing 1 to 2 
feet out of water, with elliptical leaves 4 to 6 inches long 
of velvety green. Flower straw color. 50c¢ each. 
¥WATER AMARYLLIS (Crinum Americanum). An _ ideal 
tropical marsh plant which produces white bell flowers 
in umbels of six or eight. Very suitable for corners of a 
small pool. 50c¢ each. 
*WATER CANNA (Thalia divaricata). A new introduction. 
A handsome canna-like aquatic standing over three feet 
high. Purple flowers. $1.25 each. 
tFCUR LEAF WATER CLOVER (Marsilia Drummondi). 
Leaves resemble a four leaf clover and form a mosaic 
pattern on the surface. In crowded spots it sends up a lux- 
urious growth of aerial leaves. Not hardy. 20c each; $1.75 
per doz. 
*PURPLE WATER HYACINTH (Eichhornia azurea). A 
creeping plant without the floating bulbs of the ordinary 
Water Hyacinth but with more handsome blooms. 35c¢ each. 
*WATER POPPY (Hydrocleis nymphoides). The leaves float 
upon the surface of the water. Flowers are large and yel- 
low, similar to the poppy. It is in flower almost continu- 
ously, 20c¢ each; $1.50 per doz. 
AQUATIC PLANT COLLECTIONS 
MEDIUM SIZED POOL COLLECTION 
(Collection No. B-2) 
Thirty-five aquatic plants in 16 varieties for a medium-sized pool, 
7x10 feet or larger, where five lilies are required. 
9 Shallow water or bog plants for centerpiece, 
16 Corner or side plants. 
5 Oxygenating plants, 
5 Floating plants. 
$630 
SPECIAL CENTERPIECE COLLECTION 
(Collection No. B-4) 
A splendid group of 18 plants suitable for an 18 or 24 inch box 
or tub. NOTE: If planted in an 18 inch container be sure to fer- 
tilize at least twice during the season with Praefecta. 
1 Water Canna 1 Taro 2 Variegated 
2 Papyrus 2 Umbrella Palm Sweet Flag 
2 Primrose Willow 4 
3 Water Poppy 3 Parrot Feather o. Water Clover 
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