Our Star Borders 
Aquatic Plants Around the Rim of 
Your Pool, and Among_ the Lilies, 
Add a Fresh, Natural Beauty 
Floating Plants 
These floating plants, by their foliage and 
blooms, provide a restful, natural backdrop 
for the more spectacular beauty of the 
lotus blossoms, water lilies and darting 
goldfish. They lend themselves well to pool 
arrangement, being attractive around the 
perimeter or in floating clusters among the 
blooms. 
WATER HYACINTH—Inflated leaf petioles enable 
plant to float and flourish with or without roots in soil. 
Lavender blue blooms. Easily grown in aquariums or 
pools. 45c for 3, $1.25 dozen. 
WATER POPPY—A small plant that produces large 
yellow three-petaled poppies. Roots should be planted 
in soil. Good in indoor tanks and aquariums and out- 
door pools. 50c for 3, $1.50 dozen. 
WATER LETTUCE—Also known as Shell Flower. 
Delightful rosettes of light blue-green hairy foliage 
that float. Good for shade positions in the pool. Killed 
by frost. 50c for 3, $1.50 dozen. 
Oxygenating Plants 
Oxygenating plants serve a triple pur- 
pose. Under the influence of light they give 
off oxygen, which is utilized by the fish. 
They provide splendid spawning material 
for the fish. They lend green freshness to 
pools and aquariums. 
CABOMBA—Roots easily, and its bright green, fan- 
like leaves grow rapidly. Does best in pools. Excellent 
spawning plant, and one of the best of the oxygenaters. 
75c half-dozen bunches. 
MYRIOPHYLLUM—Fine, hair-like leaves are ideal for 
receiving spawn of goldfish. We sell only the red- 
stemmed variety. Grows most beautifully in outdoor 
tanks or pools. 75c half-dozen bunches. 
ANACHARIS—One of the finest submerged aquatics 
for fish culture and for the aquarium. Splendid spawn 
receiver. It spreads rapidly, so must be controlled in 
ponds. 75c half-dozen bunches. 
Subject to the Season 
It is not possible for us to supply several 
of the submerged aquatic plants at all seasons 
of the year. On no condition will these plants 
be disturbed during the resting period. We 
must reserve the right to ship whatever va- 
riety is in season. 
Water Hyacinth 
No pool can attain its best 
appearance without a selection 
of aquatic plants. They make 
for healthier fish, giving off oxy- 
See Zen: They absorb varying 
amounts of decomposed mate- 
rial in the bottom of the pool. 
And they provide a setting of 
natural, verdant beauty for the 
flowers. 
Cabomba 
Shallow Water Plants 
These are marginal plants, for the most 
part, which sink their roots into the soil 
in shallow water. Most of them are on 
the large side. Some bear blooms, some do 
not. The foliage of all of them is inter- 
esting and very decorative. 
GIANT ARROW-HEAD—Hardy plant from 1 to 3 feet 
tall. Produces big spikes of white flowers. We have 
yet to see any others as large and thrifty as ours. 
50c for 2, $1.00 for 5, $2.00 dozen. 
COMMON CATTAIL—A native American swamp plant, 
and one of the most nostalgic in practically any part 
of the country. Easy to grow, very large and hardy, 
and ornamental. 85c for 4, $1.50 dozen. 
PARROT FEATHER—Favorite in pools, aquariums 
and in fountain bases. Light green feathery leaves 
that grow in whorls, and can be made to droop over 
edge of basin. 85c for 6, $1.60 dozen. 
WATER PLANTAIN—Beautiful when planted around 
shallow edges of pool or pond. Bears tall branching 
spikes of white flowers. Heart-shaped leaves also very 
attractive. 60c for 4, $1.50 dozen. 
PICKEREL RUSH—Free blooming native aquatic 
plant, one of the very best for shallow water. Its 
flowers are blue, and cover a close-set spike. A healthy, 
hardy grower. 60c for 2, $2.25 dozen. 
SAGITTARIA—A luxuriant growth for margins of 
ponds and streams, and also good in aquariums. Leaves 
are bright green and almost grass-like. Flowers are 
pure white. 75c for 6, $1.25 dozen. 
MARSH MARIGOLD—Hspecially adapted for wet 
ground around edge of pool. Bears clusters of bright 
yellow flowers which bloom in the early spring. One 
of our best. $1.25 for 4, $2.75 dozen. 
Three Springs Fisheries, Lilypons, Maryland 29 
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