VAN NESS WATER GARDENS, 2460 North Euclid Crescent West, Upland, California 
GOLD FISH . . . FOR POOLS 
VERY IMPORTANT—PLEASE READ. Have your pool ready to re- 
ceive the plants and fish when they arrive. The pool should be filled 
with water for at least three days prior to introducing the plants and 
fishh IMMEDIATELY upon arrival put the fish into the pool. Dur- 
ing transit in crowded eans the goldfish will exhaust the oxygen con- 
tent of the water; so, immediate transfer is necessary to provide a 
fresh supply. 
During transit, fish are sometimes bruised or slightly injured and 
in such condition are subject to various fish diseases, among which is 
Fungus. To prevent Fungus, use AQUA-TONIC. This remedy is al- 
so an excellent preventative for certain other diseases and parasites. 
Also use FISH SAVER. 
IMPORTANT CAUTION—Do not put goldfish or other fishes 
in a new cement pool until the alkali has been removed by 
draining the pool at least two times during the period of one 
week. The alkali may be neutralized by the use of strong vine- 
gar, 1 quart to 100 gallons of water. Drain and refill pool. 
NOTE-—-AIl fish must go by express, charges collect. When you order 
gold fish, please include 50e extra to cover the cost of a shipping can 
which is not returnablee MINIMUM ORDER OF FISH, TADPOLES, 
AND FROGS, $2.00. Advise buying FISH SAVER when buying fish. 
SELECTED RED COMETS 
Have beautiful long tails 
Small, Dnt ous. 
Breeders AS tol om 
$1.50 dozen 
$3.50 dozen 
30c pr. 
LOCmDIs 
SHUBUKINS OR CALICOS 
Beautiful shades of blue, red, gold, and black on a pearl or 
orange background. 
Small, 7AY ES Yey aie 30c pr. $1.50 dozen 
Breeders AmeatOnom 75c pr. $5.00 dozen 
TADPOLES 
Will transform into frogs during summer. Everybody loves to 
watch them. Live on decaying lily leaves and fish excrement. Help 
keep pool clear, 
6 for 50c; 12 for 75c 
BEAUTIFUL MULTI-COLORED SMALL CROAKING FROGS 
Multi-colored Frogs. Ornamental, likeable, and the best insect 
trap ever known. When we see lily pads we expect to see a frog 
nearby. Any size: 
50c per pair; $3.00 per dozen 
FROGS AND TADPOLES shipped by EXPRESS ONLY. They 
have to be in water. Can be sent with fish. 
FISH SHIPMENTS 
The fish are shipped Express, charges collect. If your shipment 
is damaged in transit, secure bad order report, Form 679, send it to 
us, and we will make replacement quickly. 
PLEASE NOTE—If only one or two fish die during shipping, please 
do not ask for replacements! We always give a few extra fish with 
every order. 
APHIS REMEDY — VOLCK OIL SPRAY 
Can be safely used to kill aphis on water lily pads and will not 
poison your fish. With instructions. 
1 pint, 75c 
FISH SAVER 
A new chemical disc which enables fish to live longer and arrive 
to you in a better condition. A WONDERFUL NEW DISCOVERY. 
One should be in every shipment of fish for SAFETY. 
ONLY 50c 
FISH REMEDY — AQUA-TONIC 
Effective as a tonic for fish and plants. Recommended for itch, 
fungus, torn fins, and sore spots. BE SURE AND USE AQUA- 
TONIC EVERYTIME YOU ADD FISH OR CLEAN YOUR POOL. 
Use as directed on label. 
G2 F 
FISH FOOD 
Complete fish food with shrimp and flies. We have a _ properly 
balaneed fish food, which has all the ingredients necessary for keeping 
your fish in good health. They should only be fed twice a week as 
most of the ills of fish are caused by over feeding. Your fish 
will love it. 
Yo lb, 35c; 1 1b., 60c 
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SPECIAL WATER LILY BOXES 
Planting Boxes — 1000 of them 
The perfect planting box for your HARDY and TROPICAL 
LILIES and LOTUS and POOL PLANTS. We bought over 1000 of 
these beautiful boxes at “give-away’’ prices and we pass them right 
on to you. Number one white pine lumber made into a box ready 
built for planting. Size 834’? x 1214” x 20’. You can’t buy lumber at 
the price we offer this box to you, let alone make it. 
A big $2.50 value for ONLY $1.00 as long as they last 
VAN NESS’ WATER LILY FERTILIZER 
A very concentrated fertilizer especially good for water lily cul- 
ture, which we ship with orders for water lilies. 
2 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs:,-$1-50 
POOL ORNAMENTS — BIRD BATHS — YASU STONE 
All sold at our Gardens only. NOT SHIPPABLE. 
POOL LIGHTING AND SPRAY FOUNTAINS 
Please write for information. 
AMPRUF RUBBER BASE POOL PAINT 
A safe Rubber Base pool paint used in lily pools and swimming 
pools. It not only adds to the beauty of the pool but it helps elimin- 
ate the growth of algea to the sides of your pool. Colors: blue, 
green and white. 
$2.25 per quart; $7.40 per gallon 
AMPRUF THINNER - MUST BE USED WITH PAINT - 60¢4*t. 
RUBBER BASE PATIO PAINT 
An uparalleled paint that can be used on cement, stone and wood 
in your patio. Colors: gray, tile green, tile red, med. brown, neatral 
brown, mahogany, baltic, blue, black and white. 
$2.15 per quart; $7.19 per gallon 
IMPORTANT HINT—Seal the cracks in your pool with any good 
asbestos fiber roof cement. 
HERE IT IS! 
IGORO 
COMPLETE PLANT FOOD 
S65 In water 
aes soluble 
al 
Yes, here it is; a 
new era in plant 
foods... In- 
stant Vigoro! 
Apply it as easily 
as youd water 
your lawn. Like 
famous Vigoro, 
Instant Vigoro 
not only beauti- 
fies but keeps your lawn 
and garden in top condition. 
Insist on Instant Vigoro 
complete plant food. 
FEED YOUR LILIES THE SECOND YEAR WITHOUT 
GETTING INTO YOUR POOL. AMAZING RESULTS. 
One tablespoon makes a gallon. Spray on lily leaves. Instant 
Vigoro is a highly concentrated, complete plant food. Will not harm 
fish if used in the proportion named here. 
Wy |b., 80c; 1 lb., $1.25 
NOTE—We are using both REGULAR and INSTANT VIGORO with 
our plants. 
