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 bo, 
plants are essential. In the case of the formal pool, plant them in the cor- 
ners 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 
<Ge GIANT DOUBLE FLOWERING ARROWHEAD: Undoubtedly the finest shal- 
low water plant. Large double white flowers and huge arrowhead leaves. Supply limited. 
Four 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.) 50¢ each; 
Store l.2ose Leetor S450. 
YELLOW WATER IRIS: Similar to above only yellow. 50¢ each; 3 for $1.25; 12 
for $4.50. 
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. 
50¢ each; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.50. 
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.) 
50¢ each; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.50. 
GIANT ARROWHEAD: Leaves resemble real arrow heads. Pretty white flower spike. 
Adds immensely to a pool. 12 to 18 inches. (Illustrated on Page 10.) 50¢ each; 3 for 
$1.25; 12 for $4.50. 
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. 
50¢ each; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.50. 
FLOATING HEART: Beautiful deep 
yellow flowers, about 1 inch across. Mini- 
ature heart-shaped leaves. Hardy. 50¢ 
: each; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.50. 
Water Plant Collections PARROT FEATHER: Beautiful fuzzy 
5 CHOICE PLANTS—82.00 green foliage on long trailing stems which 
12 CHOICE PLANTS—$4..00 spread Over water surface. Ideal for 
é " z 3 trailing over a fountain. 3 for $.50; 7 
CWill include 2 of some kinds) for $1.00; 12 for $1.50. 
Please list planis preferred GRACEFUL CATTAIL: Graceful, 
= mei sar sword-like blades. Dark brown flower 
spike. Four feet. (Illustrated on Page 
LOS) peo O¢e cach stone SL 52801 2eetor 
$4.50. 
WATER CANNA (Thalia dealbata): 
Very artistic and attractive. Waxy, 
canna-like leaves with a red_ border. 
Purple flowers, 4 to 6 feet. For a re- 
markable effect, plant 3 together in a 
bushel of soil enriched with SLOCUM’S 
PERFECTION. &1.00 each; 3 _ for 
$2.75. 
WATER FORGET-ME-NOT: Lovely 
blue flowers. Will grow in moist soil or 
shallow water. 8 to 12 inches. 50¢ each; 
3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.50. 
PEPPERMINT: The real genuine pep- 
permint. 50¢ each; 3 for $1.25; 12 for 
$4.50. 
WATER ARUM: Leaves resemble In- 
dian spearheads, and blooms resemble 
the calla lily. 50¢ each; 3 for $1.25; 
12 for $4.50. 
FLOWERING RUSH: A_ very good 
aquatic with pinkish blooms. 50¢ each; 
3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.50. The graceful, BLUE WATER IRIS 
WATER CRESS: Beautiful bright green is unsurpassed in beauty, and hardi- 
foliage. IDEAL for sun or shade. Edible ness as a shallow water plant. Re- 
and delicious in salads. 3 for $1.00; 12 : 
for $3.50. mains green all summer. 
TROPICAL PLANTS 
WATER POPPY: Very deep yellow blooms resembling California poppies. Floating 
water lily-like leaves. Very free blooming. 50¢ each; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.50. 
UMBRELLA PALM: Umbrella-like leaves raised 2’ or more above the water. Will grow 
either in or out of water. 50¢ each; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.50. 
PURPLE WATER HYACINTH: Similar to ordinary water hyacinths only with purple 
blooms. 50¢ each; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.50. 
VIOLET-STEMMED TARO: The name describes it perfectly. Very striking and lovely. 
$1.00 each. 
IMPERIAL TARO: The most beautiful leaves of any aquatic. Each leaf has a huge 
splash of violet. $.75 each. 
DeLUXE WATER PLANT COLLECTION | 
All very choice plants 
1 Giant Double Flowing Arrowhead 
The WATER CANNA puts on a 1 Pickerel Rush 2 Flowering Rush | 
wonderful show when 3 or more are 1 Water Canna SPECIAL—$3.50 2 Water Hyacinths | 
planted together. 
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