VAN NESS WATER GARDENS, 2460 North Euclid Crescent West, Upland, California 
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COMPLETE YOUR POOL WITH 
THESE PLANTS 
Under this heading we list such plants as grow in water, but send up 
leaves and blossoms above the surface one foot or more. These add to 
the beauty of the pool, being used as centerpieces or for corners. Many of 
them have beautiful blossoms, all have attractive foliage. THESE DO BEST 
PLANTED IN WATER FROM 2 TO 4 INCHES DEEP AND IN BOXES OF 6” 
OF SOIL OR MORE. Plant in box and raise to within a few inches of the 
surface of water. This is easily accomplished by nailing legs of proper 
length to box. 
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Primrose Willow 
Cattail (H) (Typha augustifolia.) A hand- 
some water plant with rich brown “cat- 
ton, PLYar 
Miniature Cattail (H) The seed pods form a 
miniature cat tail 3’° diameter and 3 or 4 
inches long. Usually does not produce cat 
tail until second year. Choice for flower 
arrangements. 50c. 
Water Plantain (H) (Alisma plantago.) Al- 
mond shaped leaves of bright green, borne 
about 3 feet above the surface of the water 
Beautiful clusters of flowers resembling 
Baby's Breath. 35c. 
Umbrella Palm (H) (Cyperus alterniflilus.) 
A beautiful plant, growing about 2 feet tall, 
has slender stems with tuft of leaves spread- 
ing out, umbrella shaped. Does well either 
in shallow water or moist ground. 25c. 
Giant Umbrella Palm (H) Similar to above 
except it grows six feet tall. 30c. 
Double Arrowhead (H) (Saggitaria flora ple- 
na.) Leaves arrow shaped. Plant bears 
large spikes of pure white double flowers, 
about 2 feet tall. 40c. 
Japanese Arrowhead (H) Similar in growth 
to the above, but with single flowers. 35c. 
Papyrus (H) (Egyptian paper plant.) The 
stalks are triangular and attain a height 
of from 5 to 8 feet, having a tuft of thread- 
like leaves a foot in diameter. Does equal- 
ly well in two inches of water or in very 
wet soil. 50c. 
Miniature Papyrus (H) Small bright green 
tufts. 1 to 2 feet tall. Choice for flower 
arrangements. 50c. 
Elephant Ear (H) Large green leaves, often 
growing 6 feet tall. May be kept small by 
planting in small container. 50c. 
Saggitaria: (H) (Latifolia.) The leaves are 
broad with long basal lobes. The flowers 
are pure white, about an inch in diameter. 
35: 
Equisetum (H) (Horse tail rush.) The most 
attractive of the rushes. Shows distinct 
joints, is strong growing, not breaking so 
easily as other rushes. 35¢e. 
Water Canna (H) (Thalia dealbata.) A tall, 
hardy aquaric with leaves shaped like a 
Calla lily. 25c. 
Water Canna (H) Thalia dealbata.) A tall 
graceful plant with leaves similar to a can- 
na, leaves maroon at the base. Flowers on 
tall, arching stems, purple, with silver dust. 
TOC: 
Water Chestnut (H) Grows freely in shallow 
water. Has dull green quill-like leaves, 
growing two feet tall. 35c. 
Primrose Willow (H) (Jussiaea longifolia.) A 
beautiful, tall plant with flowers like a 
primrose and leaves like a willow. 35c. 
Iris Purpurae (H) A water Iris such a deep 
blue as to be almost purple. 35c. 
Azure Pickerel Plant 
Azure Pickerel Plant (H) (Pontederia pani- 
culata.) This attractive plant grows from 2 
to 6 feet tall and each heart-shaped teaf has 
a spike of Delphinium blue flowers coming 
from the base. The buds are covered with 
a silvery sheen. 50c. 
Pickerel Rush (H) (Pontederia cordaf%.) Spikes 
of deep blue flowers borne in center ol 
heart-shaped leaves. Two feet tall. 25c. 
Iris Versicolor (H) Similar to above except 
in color, being a clear blue. 35c. 
Yellow Iris (H) (Pseudacorus.) One of the 
necessary plants for your pool, the foliage 
making an artistic touch either in the center 
or in the corner. Has tall spikes of yellow 
blossoms. Will grow equally as well in 
very moist ground. 35c. 
Violet Stemmed Taro (H) (Colocasia viola- 
cea.) Leaves beautiful blue-green. The 
stems, mid-ribs and veins underneath 
leaves are a lovely lavender. $1.00. 
Imperial Taro (H) (Calocasia antiquorum 
illustris.) The finest of the Taros. The 
leaves are almost a velvety black. They 
make an excellent centerpiece for the pool, 
also make a fine house plant if potted and 
set in jardiniere of water. 75c. 
Imperial Taro 
