Page 16 VAN NESS WATER GARDENS, 2460 North Euclid Crescent West, Upland, California 
PLANTS FOR YOUR FISH 
Oxygenating grasses 
These very useful plants help to keep the pool in 
natural balance, supplying oxygen to the water. A few 
bunches among the lilies are indispensable for the health 
of the fish. 
These fish plants are all planted and completely sub- 
merged under the water. Drop to bottom of pool. 
Plant only in sand; several plants to each pot. They 
keep water clear. Protect baby fish. Provide spawning 
places. Produce oxygen. Help balance your pool. 
Vallisneria (J) (Eel grass.) Long ribbon-like leaves that 
come to the surface of the water. Pretty in an aquar- 
ium. Bunch of 6 for 20c. 
Water Hyacinth 
Anacharis (J) Giant. The most used for oxygen. Grace- 
ful long stems with whorls of deep green leaves. Very 
good for pool and necessary for health of fish. Bunch 
of 6, 20c. 
Myriophyllum (J) A pretty aquatic with fine, hair-like 
FLOATING PLANTS 
sett, ee a good spawning bed for fish. Bunch FOR THE POOL 
Ludwigia (J) This is one of the important fish plants 
because of its decorative value. When kept in strong 
light the under side of leaves become a bright red. Water Hyacinth (O) (Eichhornia 
Bunch of 6, 20c. 
crassipia major.) Flowers a deli- 
Cabomba (J) A useful plant for the pool, growing en- cate orchid, in trusses like a Hya- 
tirely submerged. Very ornamental. Buch of 6, 30c. cinth, Does best in partial shade. 
Saggiteria (J) (Sinensis.) Grows freely and a splendid Splendid spawning bed for fish. 
plant for the aquarium. $ for 25c. Floats. 20c; 3 for 50c. 
OXYGENATING GRASS (Fish Grass) COLLECTION #5 
Suitable for Pool 4 x 8 Water Lettuce (O) (Pistia straitiotes.) 
30 Oxygenating Plants, 5 varieties . . ; . ./5¢ This is similar to Water Hyacinth 
SPECIAL PLANT COLLECTION A-l in habit but more rare and deli- 
Consisting of enough plants of our own selection cate. It grows best in semi-shade 
to balance a ten gallon aquarium. 17 plants, 5 varieties. and prefers a moist atmosphere, so 
$1.50. should be sprinkled at times. Is a 
SPECIAL PLANT COLLECTION A-2 rosette of soft blue-green leaves, 
A splendid group of plants, to balance a 15 or 20 sometimes measuring 10 inches in 
gallon aquarium. 29 plants, 1] varieties. $3.00. diameter. Floats. 20c; 3 for 50c. 
FISH FOOD Bzella (O) A pmol: floating moss- 
like plant, similar to duck-weed 
We have a properly balanced fish food, which has iat 
all the ingredients necessary for keeping your fish in 
good health. They should only be fed twice a week as i 
the most of the ills of fish are caused by over feeding. a reddish tinge. Good for fish 
Saggitaria Fish food: 1/2 lb., 35c; 1 lb., 60c. Floats. Portion, 25c. 
SCAVENGERS FOR THE POOL 
(Water snails will not live out of the water) 
prettier. When exposed to 
sunlight the small leaves take on 
Water snails are necessary for the pool, as they feed on the decayed vegetation, and 
clean up the green algae that forms on the walls. We understand that snails are botn 
sexes in one. 
Japanese trap-door snails. The largest and hardiest of all snails. These are live bearing 
and we are careful in selecting them in pairs. Very prolific. 2 for 25c; $1.00 per dozen. 
Rams-horn snails. A very long lived water snail and especially good in clearing up the 
green scum in pools. 3 for 15c; 60c per dozen. 
Red Rams-horn snails. These snails are a coral red and very showy in an aquarium. 
3 for 25c; 75c per dozen. 
208 — SCAVENGER COLLECTION #7 
Trapdoor Snail \\\\ Suitable for pool 3 x 5. 12 assorted water snails. Poe Rg ok ee ee ee Dae) 
SCAVENGER COLLECTION 2 8 
Shaner Suitable for pool 5 x 8. 36 assorted water snails . te 1 OM ee ene 2 08 
