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MACDONALD'S AQUARIUM, Inc. 2206-08 West Madison St., Chicago, m. Open Daily, 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. Wednesdays, 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. Sundays and Holidays, 11 A.M. to 5 P.M. CHICAGO'S TROPICAL FISH HEADQUARTERS .

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MACDONALD'S AQUARIUM, INC. 2206-08 W. MADISON STREET CHICAGO I Scanned by richsfishroom.com A BALANCED AQUARIA IN THE HOME

The water in this aquarium need never be changed, because it is properly "balanced" with plant life, scavengers, etc.

This beautiful 10 gal. aquarium and stand specially priced at ...... $6.9 5

(Packed for shipment $1.00 additional.)

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THIS is a name rightly deserved, for the fish fans in Chicago and surrounding towns and suburbs have found a place they consider their "headquarters" at all times for getting the many rare and choice varieties, and at prices they can afford to pay. They always find welcome on the mat at Macdonald's and a feeling of good fellowship where one fish fan can meet another and discuss the many phases of their hobby.

We have a beautiful display of over 100 illuminated aquariums, well stocked at all times with a minimum of 6000 :fish, and you and your friends are always welcome to inspect them, whether you buy or not.

We have contracts with some of the largest hatcheries in the country as well as abroad to keep us well supplied with the best stock available throughout the year.

Remember, Macdonald's Aquarium, Inc., is one of the pioneers in the crusade for fair prices. We do not quote prices on half-grown stock, but prices quoted, unless otherwise specified, are for the choicest full grown, breeding size fish-fish that are full of color and will delight you and your friends.

You are always welcome at MACDONALD'S.

MACDONALD'S AQUARIUM, INC.

R. E. MACDONALD, General Mgr.

Scanned by richsfishroom.com WHY TROPICAL FISH ARE IN SUCH DEMAND TODAY I11-I the closing of the World's Fair, the safe return of the W Italian Armada to its homeland and the approach of King Boris and his limitation of outdoor activities-then we turn to the hobby which not only offers decided enjoyment to ourselves, but is also attractive and entertaining to our friends. There are definite reasons why Tropical Fish have gained such popularity and aroused so much interest in recent years. There is no finer ornament for any room· in the home or office than a well stocked, well balanced aquarium of Tropical Fish. These fish come from every Tropical Country of the earth and offer such a wide selection of color, form and habits that a small collection will furnish an unending source of pleasure and entertain ment, to say nothing of the educational phase of it. By planting the aquarium properly, Aquatic Nature can be closely reproduced in the home or office, and the fish will soon set up their home and start "housekeeping." And now follows the real thrill of the Tropical Fish fancier. As soon as the fish feel quite at home in the aquarium, the family life is definitely established and vigorously pursued. Now comes courting, breeding and the raising,.Qf the young. What greater pleasure and interest than to watch a new generation of fish growing up in an aquarium right in your own home! Time was when, because of the exorbitant prices asked for Tropical Fish, this pleasure was possible only for the exclusive or elite, or the Aquarium Societies. Today, however, anyone may enjoy this hobby for a comparatively small outlay of money.

Remember Our employes are definitely instructed to fill all orders conscien tiously; pick out females ready to breed so the customer may have the benefit of the increase of stock; to pick well balanced pairs as to size, coloring and general characteristics. We Jo not use compressed air in any of our stock tanks. The use of compressed air in a tank weakens the fish and makes them more sensitive. In order .to keep our stock in the best possible condition, our aquaria are heavily planted with oxygenating plants and kept where they receive plenty of health-producing.. light. Scanned by richsfishroom.com The first rule in buying tropical fish should be--don't buy fish from an artificially aerated tank, for unless the new aquarium is also supplied with compressed air, the fish will not do so well, and often times will die over-night. When changing the water or transferring a fish from one tank to another, do not give it a sudden change of temperature; or when receiving a new fish for your aquarium, do not place it immediately in the aquarium, unless the temperature of the water is about the same as the temperature in the container the new fish is in. It is advisable to use the water the new arrival comes in so that the chemical content change will not be too great. Do not overfeed your fish or allow food to remain in the tank until it spoils the water. Use plenty of good oxygenating plants, feed sparingly, avoid sudden changes of temperature and clean the tanks every day or so by the use of a dip tube, and you will not only have healthy fish, but will have many hours of pleasure with them. If at any time we can be of assistance to you in any problem you may have with your aquatic family, do. not hesitate to call on us- we are always at your service. If you did not have the opportunity to visit our beautiful exhibit at the World's Fair, come in and see our store display. Talk over that new aquarium with us. Our expert advice costs you nothing.

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Scanned by richsfishroom.com A FEW HINTS IN SETTING UP A BALANCED TROPICAL FISH AQUARIUM N selecting your aquarium, it is advisable to have it large enough to take I care of the number of fish you intend to put into it and to provide ample space for their natural increase; otherwise you will find yourself confronted with the necessity of buying an additional aquarium later. Place your aquarium where it will receive an hour or two of sunshine each day. (Too much sunshine will turn the water green (green algea), and no sunshine will turn the water brown (brown algea). Now, wash the gravel, putting it in several changes of water, until the water poured off is clear. Put in the gravel, leaving a place in front free from all gravel for your feeding pen ( see Feeding Pens) and slope the gravel from the sides and back down to the feeding pen. This will allow all debris to flow towards ·pen where it can be removed with dip tube when necessary. Gravel bed should be at least two inches deep for the proper rooting of the plants. Pour the water in slowly to the desired height. Your aquarium is now ready for your plants. Place your plants around the sides and back of aquarium, leaving a space in front for your swimming pool, as they call it. An artistic arrangement of the plants will make your aquarium a beautiful piece of furniture in your home-something your friends will delight in looking at and a source of delight and interest to yourself. Now place in your aquarium a "FISH Life SA VER." When the temperature of the water reaches 70° to 75° you are then ready to place the fish into it. If the temperature of the water is not going to remain around 70° it is advisable to get an electric heater to protect the life of the fish. Then place your glass feeding ring over the space occupied by the feeding pen. This ring will prevent the food from spreading all over the water and in time prevent it from getting sour. Feed your fish a small amount of food each morning, not more than they will consume in a few minutes. Fish enjoy a variety of diet, so alternate with a different food each day, with a good feeding of enchytrae (white worms) each week. LiYe Bearers __,, ,..,_ fuh actually give birth to their young and within three to fifteen minutes a ter · fish are swimming around. From eight to as many as one hundred fish may be born at one time. The baby fish are fully developed, look like fem ales and it is not until the 1ish is a month or so older that the sex can be determined and the fish take on the full colors. The cross breeding of these live bearers has resulted in many beautiful hybrids. These C'-- •• breeds can also reproduce their own kind. 6 Scanned by richsfishroom.com When the females of your live bearing varieties begin to look more dis tended on the side than usual and the space where they carry their young looks black and full, she is ready to give birth to young, so take her out of the community tank and place her in another aquarium by herself. If you are not using a fish trap to place her in, make sure that the aquarium you do place her in is well filled with plants so that baby fish when born can hide from their cannibalistic mother. We suggest, however, in order to save the greatest number of young that any one of the several good traps on the market be used. Note: Following prices are quoted per pair (male and female). We will, however, gladly furnish individual fish to meet your requirements. Xiphophorus Helleri (Mexican Swordtail). A very beautiful fish first impo~ted froin South America in 1909. In nat ural state or in a large tank sometimes reaches a length of 4", exclusive of the "Sword." It is brilliantly colored and extremely active. Has a red stripe run ning from head to tail, and there are also sometimes three to five dark per pendicular bars on the front portion of the body and one or two similar mark ings at the base of the tail. The female is generally larger and stouter than the male and has no "sword."

X. Hellerl The X. Helleri is an extremely easy fish to keep and breed and is one of the most popular aquarium fishes in this _group of live bearing fish. Price ...... nc to $1..fO per pr. In order to improve the stock of the X. Helleri, we have an agent in Mexico who captures and ships them to us. These are most brilliantly colored and can almost be classed as a distinct specie. They must be seen to be appre- ciated. Improve your stock. Breeding pairs ...... $3.00 to $10.00 per pr. Red Swordtail Helleri. Females can be mated with a regular male Helleri. This cross produces other red Helleri, orange-tail Helleri, and the regular Helleri. Price ...... $1.00 to $2.50 ea.

Black Helleri. A beautiful cross produced from virgin regular green female Helleri and black male Platy. Medium size, sex not guaranteed ...... $1.91 pr. Full grown, sex guaranteed ...... 3.00 pr.

Golden Helleri (New). Same shape as Mexican Swordtail, color similar to Golden Platy. A very beautiful fish. Price ...... $2.00 pr. 1 Scanned by richsfishroom.com Xiphophorus Montezumae. A very beautiful fish. Body red, streaked with black from head to tail. Imported from Germany where they are bred. Price ...... $1.S0 to S.00 ea. Hybrids of Red Helleri and Black Platy. Beautiful mottled red, green, black, blue, orange, etc. Breeders ...... $2.00 to $3.00 pr. Mollienesia Latipinna ( Sail Fin). Males have a high dorsal fin which under excitement stands up straight. Body olive-green, dorsal fin and tail trimmed in hues of blue, and orange. Price ...... 98c to $1.9S pr. Black Mollienesia. Males have large black dorsal fin. Takes from 9 to 18 months before they get all black. An all black pair is a highly prized possession of the fish fan. All black pairs ...... $S.00 to $7.00 Half grown ...... $3.00 pr. "Speckled Moll." This is the Mollienesia Latapinna crossed with the Black Mollienesia. Not guaranteed to get all black-although certain number of them do. Price ...... , ...... $ 1.00 pr. Poecilla Sphenops. A fish with blue irridescent sides. A very hardy and pretty fish. Price ...... $ 1.00 pr. Girardinus Metallicus. This is a rather new addition to the live bearing group. It resembles very much the Poecilla Sphenop, except that instead of the blue irridescent sides, it has a metallic golden sheen. Does not as a rule eat its young. Price ...... $1.00 to $2.00 pr. Heterandria Formosa (Mosquito Fish). One of our smallest and most inter' esting live bearers. Females give birth to one or two baby fish about every other day. Baby fish, if given sufficient plants to hide in will survive in an aquarium with much larger fish. Price ...... 49c pr. Guppyi or "Peacock Fish." Males are beautifully colored in various colors, with one or two black dots somewhere on the body. The female is plain olive-green and much larger than the male. No two males are exactly alike. A most prolific breeder, having young every 30 to 3S days, never having less than a dozen baby fish and oftentimes as many as 80, depending on the age of the female. Price ...... 2Sc pr.; 12 for $1.00

Platypoecillidae or "Platy" This is a very attractive and popular group of live bearers that are not only beautiful but can be used to cross with other live bearers to produce hybrids. Habitat, South America, Mexico and Southern United States. Golden Platy. A beautiful golden color-clear golden all over. Some have beautiful red dorsal fins. Some also have a black "moon" on the tail. Price ...... 9Sc to $1.S0 pr. Red Platy. Extra choice. A beautiful wine-red color. An aquarium is not complete without a pair of "pure red" Platys. Price .... $ I.SO and $2.SO pr. Black Platy. ;Beautiful deep black with irridescent sides. A very hardy and pretty fish. Price ...... 95c to $1.50 pr. Blue Platy or "Blue Moons." We are proud of our stock of Blue Moons. Not only exceptionally beautiful, but very hardy and prolific. Price ...... 80c to $ I.SO pr. 8 Scanned by richsfishroom.com BRACHYDANIOS Egg Droppers

This is a very interesting group of fish. Always active and always on the go. Native of India, Ceylon and the Malabar Coast. They belong to the egg dropping variety and in breeding the following procedure is generally used: Use an aquarium 16 to 20 inches long. Separate the male from the fe male for several days. Fill your aquarium with marbles or rounded peb bles at least three layers deep. When placing your Danios in this breeding Danio Rerio (Zebra) tank, it is advisable to have the temperature of the water around 80°, putting the aquarium in a strong light. Now put in both the male and female and spawning will generally take place within an hour or two. Several pair may be put in this aquarium at one time, or this procedure may be repeated with various pairs using the same breeding tank. Allow aquarium to stand where it will receive an hour or so of sunshine each day and in a few days you will find your baby fish swimming around. Feed at first with infusoria or W elkes Staubefein food. Special Note: Do not have water level over two inches above marbles and make sure that no snails are in the aquarium to consume the eggs. Danio Rerio or "'Zebra Fish" (India). First imported from its native home in 190 5 and has become a great favorite in its class. The back is a beautiful bright, olive-green, with a golden sheen. The sides are silvery with blue stripes running from head to tail. The stripes are very distinct-hence commonly called the "Zebra Fish." Price ...... 49c, 71c, $1.00 pr. Danio Albolineatus or "Pearl Danio" (Lower Burma). Most beautiful and active of the Danio family. A fish covered with irridescent mother of pearl and fiery tints of opal. Price ...... 75c-$ l.50 pr. Danio Malabaricus of "Giant Danio" (Malabar Coast). Much larger than the above mentioned. Sides light olive with a violet sheen. Central portion of sides metallic turquoise blue with three golden lines down the sides, the latter divid ing the blue into two bands-the lower one wider. This last band, in the male, runs straight out to the center caudal, but in the female it turns slightly upward at the tail root. Females deeper bodied. Price .... $1.00 to $2.50 pr. Danio Analipunctatus. Similar to the Zebra Fish, but with the lower body stripes replaced with dark blue dots. Price ...... $1. 39 pr. 9 Scanned by richsfishroom.com CHARACINS

A very popular group found in the streams of Central and South America. They deposit adhesive eggs on plants. Very colorful and active. Ctenobrycon Spilurus or Silver Tetra (Argentine). Body thin and deep, sides exquisite irridescent silvery. Black spot on caudal peduncle. Male smaller with invisible processes on anterior tip of anal, which catches in a fine net. This characteristic is used to determine sex. A very desirable fish and should be in every aquarium. Price ...... $1.50 pr. Tetra van Rio (Hyphessobrycon flammeus). A small fish from South America, not more than an inch long. Entire rear half of fish, including the anal and caudal fins, flushed deep crimson, the male deeper. A small though beautiful fish. Sometimes called the "flame fish." Price ...... , . . . . 9 Sc to $ I. 50 pr. Hemmigramus Ocellifer. Sometimes called the "Head and Tail Light" fish, because of a fiery red in the eye and upper part of tail, which gives the unusual effect of a "light" at the head and tail. A very rare and interesting fish. Price ...... $1.25 to $2.50 pr. Hemmigramus Caudovittatus (Tetra von Buenos Aires). A brilliant silver fish with a red fin. Body moderately long, female deeper bodied. M~le has peculiar processes on anal described under Silver Tetra, above. Price ...... 98c and $1.S0 pr. Hemigrammus Unilineatus. Native of Brazil. Deep bodied, anal fin long. Sides silvery. Dorsal has a some'\\'hat triangular spot of black. Front edge of anal white, behind which is a black line. Male smaller, more slender. A very hardy fish. Price ...... $ I. 5 0 pr. Copeina Guttata (Brazil). Body quite long. Male has blue sides with a red dot on each scale. Female duller with a distinct black spot on dorsal. Immature fish with spot present in both sexes. Full grown 4 inches. Price ...... , ... , $2.00 to $3.00 pr. Pristella Riddlei. One of the newer importations. Native of Brazil. Moderately deep bodied, sides silvery almost transparent. Dorsal marked in black and white. Male smaller and more slender. Price ...... $2.00 pr. Tetra from Panama. This is a new addition to the Tetra family, ·being very similar to the "Head and Tail Light" fish, having a fiery red in the eye and tail. The body, however, is much deeper and larger. This fish is exceptionally hardy, being practically immune to disease. Price ...... $2. 50 pr.

Tetra rubropictus. Blood Fin Tetra (Argentina). Body elongated, sides silvery greenish. A very striking fish, and the contrast of the blood fins and silver body attracts immediate attention. Will stand a temperature of 60 degrees, if necessary. Price ...... $1.10 to $300 pr. 10 Scanned by richsfishroom.com BARBUS FAMILY

This group has forked tails, are swift ,~ · swimmers, very attractive and very ,t hardy. Native of Africa, Asia, Australia, • Central and South America. Generally lay their eggs on bushy plants. Parents must be removed after spawning. Eggs hatch in two or three days and the young hang on the plants until they are Sfriped Borb able to swim freely. Use a small aquarium the same as for Danios, but in the center of the aquarium place a small bunch of Augustifolio or Myriophyllum. Leave :fish until spawning has taken place. Let aquarium stand for at least ten days, at the end of which time start feeding the young fish with infusoria or W elkes Staubefein food. Barbus Conchonius (Rosy Barb). Glistening silver sides, which in males take on a rosy hue during breeding season. Price ...... 98c to $1.49 pr. Barbus Semifasciolatus (Striped Barb). A warm silver color tinged with green, marked with black vertical bars. Very hardy and of a gentle disposition. Price ...... $1.39 pr. Barbus Oligolepis (lrridescent Barb). A flashy little fish with red and silver markings. Fins are edged with black. Price ...... $1.50 to $2.f0 pr. Barbus Ticto (Silver Barb). A pretty silver fish with black dot at root of tail and near the gill plates. Tinge of red in dorsal fin, which is more pro nounced in the male. Price ...... • ...... $1.9 f pr. Barbus Phutunio. A light colored fish with green and gold and vertical black bars. Price ...... ,.. $2.00 pr. Barbus Lllteristriga. Native of Sumatra, Java, Borneo and vicinity. Larger than most barbs. Three broad, metallic black bars adorn the sides, making a vivid contrast to their orange and brown background ...... $3.f0 pr. Barbus Vittatus. A golden silver with a black streak on dorsal and a tiny black dot at tailroot. Very pretty and dainty fish. Price ...... $1.95 pr. Rasbora Heteramorpha. Malay Peninsula. Fins high. Silver-white, rosy flushed, with a bluish sheen. Below the dorsal, backward, is a large triangular black blotch, the apex at the tailroot. All the fins are flushed rose, the dorsal and caudal red. A very striking fish, and very few in the U. S. have as yet been successful in breeding it. Price ...... $ f.00 to $ 8.00 pr.

CYPRINODONTIDAE Eggdroppers *Panchax lineatus ( formerly Hapl. rubrostigma) . Malabar Coast. Body light blue-gray. Sides with rows of brilliant golden dots. Eye green. Fins lined 11 Scanned by richsfishroom.com with red and marked with yellow and gold. Pectoral fin lavender. Female barred black and hasn't all the colors of the male, except the red. A very beautiful fish. Price ...... $1.50 to $4.00 pr. Panchax chaperi (Hapl. chaperi). Eq. W. Africa. Olive colored with yellow ish tinge. Scales edged in red toward back. Vertical black bars. Fins yellowish. Mouth margined black, under part red. Female duller, no red under mouth. Another beautiful fish. Price ...... $1.50 to $3.00 pr. Panchax playfairi. Body greenish-brown-yellow. Deep red dots. Males have yellow fins edged in black. Females have colorless fins and a black blotch at base of dorsal. Hardy and a good breeder. Price ...... $1.45 pr. Cap Lopez (Africa). A very rare and interesting fish. Somewhat similar to the Panchax in appearance. Female has rounded tail while in the male it is forked. The male is indeed a gorgeous specimen of color combinations, while the female is rather dull, hence it is quite simple to determine sex. Price ...... $7.50 pr. Fundulopanchax coeruleus (Blue Gularis). A light blue fish with purple markings. Has a brilliant orange band through tail fins of male. Price ...... $6.00 pr.

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CICHLIDAE This is a class of fish that guards particularly well its eggs and young. Native of Amazon River and South America. *Hemichromis bimaculatus. The "Jewel Fish.'' Spawn on flower pots or stones. Parents fan the eggs and care for the young. At breeding time this fish is very beautiful, the male being a rich dark brown, fins red, belly flushed upwards with purplish crimson. Opercles, sides and fins covered with rows of gleaming turquoise blue dots, hence "Jewel Fish.'' Female same with no purplish tinge and spots less numerous. Often the entire body is intense crimson. Female heavier and with more rounded tips to the anal and dorsal fin. Price, small ...... $ 1.00 pr. Medium ...... •· ...... 3.50 pr. Large breeders ...... $5.00 pr. and up • Must be kept only with fish of thcit own size. 12 Scanned by richsfishroom.com Orange Chromide (Etroplus maculatus). Asia. This is a Cichlid which is quite friendly and peaceful and can be placed in any community tank. This fish is orange in color with small red dots on the body, interspersed with larger spots of blue. Pectoral fins are dark in color and the anal fin is edged in black. Price ...... $3.00 to $5.00 pr. Aequidens latifrons (Blue Acara). A most desirable cichlid. Peaceful, hardy, beautifully colored. Price ...... $2.00 to $ 5.00 pr. Acara Thayeri. This is also a peaceful cichlid, very beautifully colored in light shades of blue on an olive background. Price ...... $3.00 pr. Pelmatochromis Arnoldi. Native of the Amazon River. This fish is com monly called the "Seven spotted Cichlid," having seven spots in a row on the sides. This fish spawns easily, is very peaceful and the young grow amaz- ingly fast. Price ...... $3.00 to $5.00 pr. Haplochromis stTigigena (Mouth Breeder). Native of Egypt. Head massive in this fish. Dorsal long, anal short. Light blue gray. Fins yellowish. This is indeed a most interesting fish. The female carries the eggs in her mouth for 12 days, during which time she does not eat. After they are hatched the young will rush into the mother's mouth at the approach of danger. Every aquarist should have .a pair of this interesting fish. Price ... $1.5 0 pr. Large African Mouthbreedm (strictly happy family). Price ..... $3.00 pr.

LABYRINTH FISHES Bubble Nest Builders

This group of fish is exceptionally beautiful and one of the most interest ing. They come to the surface of the . water for air. Native of Southern Asia, India, Siam. The male builds a bubble nest on top of the water where the female de posits eggs. Male takes care of the nest, guarding it, and if egg or baby fish fall B,1111 out, picking it up gently in his mouth and placing it back in the nest. His attention and tender care are remarkable. Female must be taken out after spawning; male should be taken out after the young fish are swimming horizontally. Betta Cambodia (Siam). The aristocrat of the aquarium-beautiful, long flowing fins in red and blue. A fish that will attract your attention the minute you see it. We have exceptionally beautiful Bettas. Choice specimens ...... $5.75 pr. Medium size ...... 3.50 pr. 13 Scanned by richsfishroom.com Lo Fuller Betta-with extra long tails. Cornflower blue ...... $S.7S to $7.00 pr. Smaragd green ...... S.7S to 7.00 pr. These are absolutely the very best breeding stock you can get. However, we sometimes have young fish of these same varieties which are sold for much less, say from $ 1.00 to $2.00 pr. Betta splendens and rubra. These are also very beautiful, with shades of red, green, purple, and blue, sometimes quite changeable. Price from $3.00 up to $S.9S pr. Paradise Fish (India). A very beautiful nest builder, but on account of disposition must be kept separate from small fish. Price ...... 9Sc to $I.SO pr. Albino Paradise (cross between Betta Cambodia and Paradise) . $3.00 to $S.OO pr. Colisa lalia (Dwarf Gourami). A most desirable fish. Males are very brilliant with bars of metallic blue, with darker bars and fin markings of an intense orange. A good breeding pair is very much sought after and highly prized. Very popular among aquarists. Price ...... $2.00 to $4.00 pr. Three Spot Gourami. The eye making the third spot. A very beautiful and graceful addition to your aquarium. Price ...... $ I.SO to $3.00 pr. Striped Gourami. Blue vertical stripes, dorsal edged with bright orange. Very colorful when spawning. Price ...... $2.9S pr.

TO BREED BETTA CAMBODIA, PARADISE FISH AND .. ALL BUBBLE NEST BUILDERS Our Bettas have won seven first prizes at aquarium society expositions. Set up your aquarium ( a small 2 or 4 gal. will do) 'Yith only a cluster of plants in one corner for the female to hide in until she is ready to spawn. Male will start building a bubble nest on top of water; then he will start courting the female. If the female cannot be coaxed under the nest to spawn, the male will attempt to drive her by force under it. However, when the female is ready she will come out voluntarily. After the eggs have been spawned, he will again drive her into a corner. She should then be taken out and returned to the community tank. During courting period the water level should not be over six inches deep. The writer always keeps a small electric light by the aquarium so that male can pick up the eggs and replace them in the nest if they should fall out. You can see the male working day and night replacing the eggs or baby fish in the nest. If fry are allowed to remain at the bottom before they are old enough to swim freely, they will drown. Remove the male at the end of the third or fourth day. NoTE: Remove all snails when spawning egg fish to prevent the snails from eating eggs. 14 Scanned by richsfishroom.com We know that you will get more "kick" out of watching a pair of these fish than any other hobby we know of. Not only interesting and fascinating, but exceedingly educational. You can observe their breeding habits, family life, right in your home aquarium the same as if you found them in their native homes. SEMI-TROPICALS This is a special list of fish which can be kept at a temperature of 45 ° without bad results. These can also be transported during cold weather without any risk and are especially recommended to those unable to maintain a higher temperature in their aquariums. • Tropical Black Nose Dace. Silver color with a black line running clear along body from nose to tail. As lively as a Danio. Price ...... $ 1.00 pr. Cardinal Dace. Similar to above, except that the male has a red stripe run ning horizontally along the belly, hence it is sometimes called "Red Bellied Dace." Price ...... •...... 49c pr. Dwarf Sun Fish. While a native fish, yet not very plentiful. Very pretty and a very friendly inmate of the aquarium. Price ...... $ 1.00 pr. Oryzias latipes (Medaka) ...... 49c pr. Fundulus Chrysotus ...... : ...... 75 c pr. Fundulus Notti ...... 9 5c pr. Paradise Fish ...... 95c to $1.50 pr. Elassoma evergladei ...... 95c pr. Jordanella Floridae ...... 50c pr.

Special Price for Clubs and Collecti'l'e Buying Orders for six fish of one kind will be billed at the price of five. For twelve fish of one kind at the price of ten.

MISCELLANEOUS Melanotaenia nigrans (Rainbow Fish). Australia. Brilliantly colored, hues like the rainbow. Ground color is golden with stripes of brown, blue and red. Bright red spots on gills. Easily bred. Price ...... $1.9 5 to $ 5. 00 pr. Ambassis /ala (A. ranga) or Glassfi.sh. Native home India. So transparent that the skeleton and organs are plainly visible. Although extremely delicate, it is fairly hardy, provided it is kept warm and fed plenty of live food. A very rare and highly prized novelty. An interesting opportunity for any aquarist interested in trying his luck with fish "difficult to breed." Price ...... $4.9 5 to $8.00 pr. Scatophagus argus (fresh water). This fish is illustrated on the front cover of this catlog-lower right-hand corner. The background is a pale green, with brilliant black or greenish dots. Very active and quick of movement. To date little is known of its breeding habits. Seldom obtainable. Price, according to importation ...... $17.50 pr. Mesonauta /estivum. A beautiful fish from the Guianas. Background varies from brassy yellow to silvery, sometimes crossed with faint vertical bars, IS Scanned by richsfishroom.com with a strong, black, oblique bar which is always present and a characteristic of this fish. Price ...... : ...... $S.7S to $12.00 pr. Channa fascuta. Chinese Walking Fish. A very handsome oddity. Mwt be fed foods containing a fair proportion of animal matter. An air breathing fish and will survive bad treatment, but cannot withstand cold. Price, Young ...... $2.00 pr. Full grown ...... S.00 pr. Chriopeops goodei (Fundulus goodei). Native of Florida and a new discovery. Male is very colorful and makes a desirable aquarium fish. Prefer a spacious tank or outdoor pool in summer. Price ...... 7 Sc pr. Btfonesox belizanus or Viviparous Killifish. Has the appearance of Pike, being long and slender, mouth coming out like a beak. Should not be kept with other fish. Prefer being fed on small living fish, although will take enchytrae worms. Price ...... $ S.00 pr. Badis badis (India). A dull gray fish with reddish vertical lines. In breeding dress the male is dark chocolate brown, each scale with an intense chrome yellow spot. Dorsal blue with red marks. Female duller. A gorgeous fish. Price ...... $3.S0 pr.

SCAVENGERS "Dojo." A scavenger fish from China and Japan. An air breather-very little known of its breeding habits. Takes gravel through the mouth, shoots it out through the gills, selecting particles of food that may be left in the gravel by other fish. Also called "W,esther Fish" because it. becomes very active just before rain or storm. Price ...... S0c ea. CoryJor11 paleatus (South American Catfish) ...... $1,SO ea. Coryd0Tt1 nateri (South American Catfish) ...... 1.00 ea. CoryJor11 undulatus (South American Catfish). New ...... 2.SO ea. Loricaria (South American Catfish) ...... - . $2.00 ea. Plecostomu~ (South American Catfish, small) ...... $3.9S ea. Plecostomus (South American Catfish, large) ...... $10.00 ea. Catfishes are ideal scavengers. SNAILS Every aquarium should have a supply of snails. They consume any excess food and help keep algae under control. Red Ramshorn Snails ...... l0c ea.; $1.00 doz, Black Ramshorn Snails ...... Sc ea.; 40c doz. Red Australian Snails ...... 10c ea.; 1.00 doz. Jap. Live Bearing Snails ...... 10c and 20c ea. Four Horn Snails, commonly called lnfusoria Snails. These snails are very necessary for the feeding of young fry, for if kept in a jar by themselves, infusoria develops and a small portion of the water may be dipped out and fed to the small fry each day. Price ...... soc pr. 16 Scanned by richsfishroom.com THE KING OF FISHES

Pterophyllum Seal.re. This is the "King Fish" of the aquarium. Native of Amazon River. Also knowo. as "Angel Fish" and ":Brazilian Half-Moon." Prefer Sagittaria Sinensis for spawning. Body silver with vertical black bars.

Prices-Young ...... 7 Jc ea. up 1 year old and older ...... $2.JO ea. up

We carry as complete a collection of rare tropicals and fancy importa tions as it is possible to get. Some are not plentiful enough to list. Make your wants known--we may be able to supply, for new imports are reaching us all the time.

17 Scanned by richsfishroom.com PLANTS FOR THE AQUARIUM

Aquarium to be healthy requires plants. We handle nothing but the choicest grown. Every plant is sterilized against pests.

Vallisneria or Tape Grass ...... 5c ea.; 50c doz. Sagittaria Sinensis ...... 1 0c to 2 5c ea. Sagittaria Nat ans ...... 10c to 2 5c ea.

Anacbaris--One of the fastest growing of the aquarium plants. Can be thrown in the aquarium loosely, or planted in gravel-will grow either way. Price ...... l0c bunch; $1.00 doz.

Elodea Augustifolio. Thin stems densely covered with narrow pointed leaves. Very pretty and hardy. Stays green. Price per bunch ...... 10c

Cryptocorene, The true aquatic plant. Will grow in any aquarium. Narrow leaf, 50c ea. Broad leaf, $1.00 ea.

Myriopbyllum. Has the appearance of delicate lace. A conspicuous and attrac tive plant. Green and red varieties. State which one desired. Good for the spawning of fish. Catches and holds adhesive eggs. Price ...... 10c per bunch.

Cabomba (Green). One of the leading plants for both gold and. tropical fishes. Has finely-cut, fan-like, bright green leaves. Price ...... l0c bunch; .$1.00 doz . Ludwigia. Suggested use as a decoration only. Although more of a bog-plant, it does well in the aquarium. May be planted in the gravel or thrown in the aquarium loosely. Price ...... 15c per bunch.

Moneywort. A graceful plant with small round leaves of bright green color. Very decorative. Price ...... 15c per bunch. Spatterdock. A new introduction into the aquarium. Has large spade-shaped leaves of a very green color. Price ...... 25c and 50c

Herpestis. Very similar to Moneywort, but has thick leaves and stout stem. A recent addition to aquatic plants and does well i_n the aquarium. I Price ...... • ...... 2 5c for 2 bunches. R.iccia or Crystalwort. This plant grows in masses and floats just beneath the ' surface. Very valuable for breeding tanks as the young can hide in it. Some egg fish will also deposit eggs in it. A good oxygen producing plant as well. A generous portion ...... 50c

AN ASSORTMENT OF PLANTS TO BALANCE 10 to 12 gallon aquarium. Price ...... $1.25 To balance 15 to 20 gallon ...... $1.50 ts Scanned by richsfishroom.com PLANTING To have your aquarium properly "balanced," it should be well planted with oxygen producing aquatic plants. Three sides of the aquarium should be planted closely, allowing space for multiplication from runners put out by rooted plants. There is no danger of overplanting so long as the fish can move about freely.

V,allisneria Giant Sagittaria (S. Sinensis)

It takes about two inches of gravel or grit for the plants to hold properly. Do not, however, bury the roots too deep into the gravel. Plant your Sagit taria and Vallisneria first, adding bunches of Anacharis, Cabomba, Myrio phyllum or other plants last, which should be weighted down with lead. (They usually come tied with strips of lead.)

Th_ere are a number of decora tive plants which may be used to suit the fancy of the aquarist, but Vallisneria and Sagittaria are the "old reliables" as oxygen producing aquarium plants. Keep your aqua rium well planted with these.

Anacharis Cabam.ha

19 Scanned by richsfishroom.com INSTRUCTIVE LITERATURE ON TROPICAL FISH, How to Breed and Care for Them "The Modern Aq#tlrium" by Wm. T. Innes ...... $1.00 "Tropict1l Aquarium Fishes"-"How to Breed and Rear Them" by A. W. Hodge ...... $2.50 "Gold Fish Varities t1nd Tropical Fishes" by Wm. T. Innes ...... $4.00 "Tropical Fishes in the Home" by Stoye ...... $4.00 These books are richly illustrated and a copy should be in the hands of every one who is interested in keeping his pets happy and healthy.

BREEDING CAGES FOR TROPICAL FISH For those desiring to save all of their young fish from their cannibalistic parents, we recommend any one of the following "traps." There are numerous articles on the market recommended for this purpose, but we have selected the following as being the most satisfactory:

"Ct1Sco" Breeding Trt1p t1nd Aq#tlr ium combined. One of the most prac tical traps ever of fered. The trap is made of glass with aluminum rust proof holders. The aquarium in which it fits is the regular CASCO one, two or three gallon ca pacity. From actual . tests, these traps have saved almost 100 % of baby fish from their parents. There ..is nothing better for the spaw.ning of egg dropping varieties than this trap. The spawn will slip down without being injured or consumed by the breeding fish. CASCO TRAP No. 1, complete with 1 gal. aquarium ...... $1.00 CASCO TRAP No. 2, complete with 2 gal. aquarium ...... 1.25 CASCO TRAP No. 3, complete with 3 gat aquarium ... _... , . , ...... 1.75 When ordering by mail please include 3 5c packing charges. ~¥ ·

Style No. 2 This trap is recommended for live bearers only. It is made of narrow glass tubes so that young fish can escape easily thru the openings. Size 5 ½" long, 4" wide, 3 ½" deep. Price .· ...... $1.95 20 Scanned by richsfishroom.com Style No. 3 "V" shaped. Made of clear glass with rounded glass slope for baby fish or spawn to fall thru. This trap is quite spacious and will accommodate several females of the live bearing variety. Size: 12" long, 8" deep, 6" wide. Price ...... $3.S0

REFLECTORS Casco R.eflectors. Made to fit either bulb-edge or angle iron aquariums. Will take any standard electric light bulb. Length of reflectors 9". Made to hang one on each end of the aquarium, which illuminates, heats and grows the plants, and shows your fish to best advantage. Come in red or green, baked on enamel finish. Price ...... $1.2S ea.

GRAVEL FOR AQUARIUMS

We offer nothing but the best bird gravel which we have found to be the best suited for the growing of plants. Just the right grade for the roots. Brown gravel ...... 2c per lb., 100 lbs. $I.SO White gravel ...... 3c per lb., 100 lbs. 2.00 Red or Green gravel...... 6c perlb., 100 lbs. S.00

FOODS

Geha No. t--<:oarse, for larger fish Geha 0 -Medium Coarse lSc Geha 00 -Medium fine for per can small fish Geha 000 -Very fine, for baby fish

Wawil. An excellent food for all Tropical Fish ...... 20c per can, 6 for $ 1.00 Piscu#n. Mixture of shrimp, etc •...... lSc per can W elke's Tropical Fish Food. A preparation we gladly endorse. Comes in the following sizes: Coarse, medium and fine ...... 20c per can, 6 for $ 1.00 W elke's "Staubefein" for baby egg fish ...... 2 Sc per can This is really "infusoria" powder and is highly beneficial to your egg fish for the first few weeks--or until they are able to take the coarser foods. Glandex. Induces growth and heightens color ...... 2 Sc 21 Scanned by richsfishroom.com German Dried Daphnia. Imported by us and always fresh. A necessary diet and bone builder for all fish. Mixed with Geha, W awil, or some other similar food, makes an ideal and well balanced diet for your fish. Price per box .. 1 $ c ea. 2 for ...... 2$c Pure Sun Dried Shrimp. Packed expressly for us. Contains all vitamins and minerals necessary to the health and growth of both Tropical and Gold Fish. Price per box ...... - ...... 1 $ c each, 2 for 2 $ c Feed sparingly. Wafer Fish Food for Gold Fish ...... l0c per box Natural Fish Food-sifter top ...... 1 0c per can Ant Eggs ...... l $c per box Turtle Food ...... H c per box Wet Y ab. An excellent manufactured food for tropical fish. Contains all the natural fats and oils so essential to health of life. For raising of daphnia it cannot be excelled. Price ...... He per tube Enchytrae (White Worms) ...... me and $1.00 per portion All you require is a portion of Enchytrae as a start. Put this portion in a pail or box of dirt or loam. Put holes in the bottom of receptacle for draining off surplus water. Then over this portion place a slice or two of bread that has been soaked in sour or sweet milk. Cooked oatmeal or mashed potatoes are also good, but be sure there has been no salt added. Then cover with more dirt or loam to a depth of 2 inches, then wet the whole of contents with water. Stir the dirt occasionally to aerate and help prevent it from souring. A glass cover placed on a pail or box will keep moisture in. Put in more bread or oatmeal as the worms consume it. Enchytrae is a rich diet and makes your fish grow rapidly and hardy. We do not recommend it as a daily diet, but once or twice a week, and not more than two or three worms to a fish. For younger fish the worms should be chopped up. Enchytrae Feeding Cups. For convenience in feeding enchytrae to your pets. Floats on top of the water and the worms come through the small holes at the bottom. · ~ Two sizes ...... 2$c and me ea. ~

ELECTRIC AQUARIUM HEATER An absolute necessity to keep your fish warm and healthy during the cold weather.

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We have two different kinds of electric heaters. Style No. 1. To be used without a thermostatic control. Just state size of your aquarium and we will furnish the correct size of heater. Guaranteed. Price ...... $ 1.00 ea. Style No. 2. Must be used with a thermostatic control on account of its great heat. Price ...... $1.49 ea. 22 Scanned by richsfishroom.com IMPROVED ELECTRIC HEATER CONTROL This control will keep from one to six aquariums at an even temperature when used with our No. 2 style heaters. The control turns the heaters on and off as the temperature of the water varies with the temperature of the surrounding air. If the thermostat is set to keep the water at 75 degrees Fahrenheit, the control will keep the temperature at 75 degrees and no lower or higher will it allow it to go. (This can be done easily by the adjusting set screw.) Forget about sudden changes in the weather! Protect your Pets! The secret of keeping Tropical Fish healthy is in avoid ing sudden changes in temperature. Many heater controls look like ours, but be sure to get the Improved kind. Control complete with one No. 2 Heater ...... $3.95 Without Heater ...... 2.65

ALUMINUM HEATER HOLDERS

This holder will prevent heaters from slipping down into aquarium. State style of your aquarium when ordering. Style No. 1 is for angle iron aquarium. Style No. 2 is for small angle iron or glass top aquariums. Price ...... 25c ea. 23 Scanned by richsfishroom.com FISH NETS Rust-proof on one piece twisted galvanized wire handle. Nets made of fine gauze material. No sharp corners to _injure fish. Tropical Fish Nets, 3 ½" ...... He ea. 4" ...... 20c ea. 5" ...... 25c ea. Large twisted aluminum frames only, ready to have net sewed in, size 4"x4" ...... 60c ea. With net sewed in ...... $ 1.00 ea. Size 8"x8", frame only ...... 75ea. With net sewed in ...... 1.2 5 ea. These aluminum frames will last a life time. All you have to do is replace the netting as it wears out. Very handy to have if you have a large aquarium. As you have probably learned, it is almost impossible to catch a fish in a large aquarium with a small net. Gold Fish Nets ...... ,25c ea.

GLASS FEEDING RINGS These rings float on top of water and prevent the food from spreading all over the aquarium. Small size, 10c ea.; medium size, 15c ea.; large size, 25c ea. GREEN PORCELAIN FEEDING PENS.

PLAIN 5 inch ...... 15c ea. 7 inch ...... 20c ea. 9 inch ...... 25c ea.

STONE WALL 5 inch ...... 2 5c ea. 7 inch ...... He ea. 9 inch ...... 50c ea.

ARCH STYLE 4 inch ...... 20c ea. 6 inch ...... 25c ea. 8 inch ...... He ea.

2+ Scanned by richsfishroom.com FUNGUS REMEDY If your fish act listless, keep their fins folded and stay near the bottom, it's no doubt "ich" or ichthyopthirius--generally induced by a chill. This is the most common disease among tropicals and may be recognized by tiny white spots which appear on the fins of the fish, and if not taken care of will spread all over the body of the fish. The fish will sometimes scratch themselves on the sand or plants. Close inspection will reveal these white spots. CASCO FUNGUS REMEDY, if used according to directions given on the botttle, will effect a cure in 3 to 5 days. If a cure is not effected, add more of the Fungus Remedy. In about 10 days draw off one-half of the water and replace with fresh water of the same temperature. Price ...... 50c per bottle

· SALT FOR SICK FISH Sea Salt Use two heaping teaspoonfuls to each gallon of water. Isolate your fish in a gallon or two gallon aquarium immersed in this solution of sea salt and water for at least 24 hours or until a cure is effected. This may take several days or even a week. Suggest you change the solution every two days. This can be used in addition to the Fungus Remedy. Remember, however, that this solution must be the same temperature as the water from which you ta-ke the sick fish. This is important. I-lb. packages ...... 25c

IMPORTED CORAL DESIGNS

These imported coral de signs have the vivid coloring natural to coral formations. The pieces are of China, beautifully modeled. Price ...... 29c ea.

CASCO PREPARED .AQUARIUM CEMENT l Casco Prepared Aquarium Cement has at last made it possible for any one to make their own aquarium easily and without muss or fuss. Apply the prepared cement on the frame of your aquarium just the same as you would apply putty; irnbed the glass firmly against the frame and level off with a putty knife. Fill your aquarium three-quarters full of water to force out excess cement, clean aquarium and set up ready for your fish. . . Two lb. can, enough for 12 g~I. aquarium ..... , ...... 75 c In the bulk, per lb...... , ...... , ...... , ... 25c 2J

Scanned by richsfishroom.com AUTOMATIC SYPHON Self-starting Just place large end in your aquarium. Water will start flowing without disturbing contents of aquarium. 12" ...... 50c ea.

RESERVOIR DIP TUBES To remove sediment which accumulates in corners of aquarium and excess food which may remain in the feed ing trough. 14 11 Dip Tube ...... He ea. 18 11 Dip Tube ...... 50c ea. 18 11 Extra strong dip tube, which is also larger capacity ...... 75c ea.

AQUARIUM THERMOMETERS Floating, Fahrenheit, with red spirit column. Large numbers that can be read easily. Price ...... 2 5c and H c ea.

RUBBER THERMOMETER HOLDER Holds the thermometer in place when placed against the glass. Price ...... 1 Oc ea.

GLASS FEEDING RING HOLDER This is a clever little contrivance to hold the feeding ring in place so that it will not float all over the aquarium. With this holder you can always have it right over the food trough. Price ...... 1 Oc ea.

FISHER BOYS These are very attractive for the edge of the aquarium or gold fish bowl. Glazed finish, fast colors ...... •. 50c ea.

GLASS CATCH PIPES

This catch globe is used to avoid injuring or chilling your fish when changing from one aquarium to another. Especially useful in handling baby fish. Price ... , . 90c ea. 2& Scanned by richsfishroom.com PROTECT YOUR FISH

FISH LIFE SAVERS are an absolute necessity to keep the water in your aquarium free from acid condition.

Plants decaying create acid. Fish throw off urea acid. This must be neutralized if the fish are to remain healthy, and this can be done by FISH LIFE SAVERS.

The FISH LIFE SAVERS contain ingredients that will promote the growth of plants and aids to keep the water clear.

Keep FISH LIFE SAVERS in every aquarium, whether it is a one gallon or a one hundred gallon.

Always keep them on hand.

Remember FISH LIFE SAVERS are a scientific product and are kept in our aquariums at all times to clear the water and keep them in healthy condition and to produce a good growth of plants.

Price, each 1 Oc, 6 for 50c

A FISH LIFE SA VER in the water will save you the expense of a water testing outfit.

27 Scanned by richsfishroom.com MACDONALD'S IMPROVED AQUARIUMS After many years of experimenting and testing aquariums, we can offer you high quality aquariums very moderately priced. These aquariums are built special for us to our own specifications, being made of ex cellent materials and are mighty good look ing. They are guaranteed against leaking, rusting and defective workmanship. The cement used is the very best obtainable and is harmless to fish-a mighty important item when buying an aquarium at the present time. Frames-The frames are constructed of non-rustable, heavy gauge steel. Top and bottom being made of one piece, spot welded, so no sharp points exist. Bottoms-The bottoms are made of the best quality extra heavy glass. In the larger sizes wire glass bottoms are used. Finish--Our aquariums are finished with the best grade lacquers, very attrac tive color combinations being used. May be had in plain dark or olive green. If desired, the following color combinations may be had in two-toned effects, without extra charge: Black and gold, green and gold, green and white, greeq and black. They come in the following stock sizes: Capacity Length Width Height Price 1 gal. 9¼" 4½" 8" $0.7S 2 gal 10" 6½" 9" 1.00 J gal. 12" 7½" 11" 1.25 S gal. 14" 9½" 11" 1.S9 7½ gal. 18" 9½" 12" 2.49 10 gal. 24" 9½" 12" 2.9S lS gal. 28" 10½" 13" 4.9S lS gal. 24" 12" 12" 4.60 Wall Aquariums Our Specialty Write Us for Quotations and Suggestions THE NEW "BULB-EDGE" AQUARIUMS 2 gallon capacity ...... $1.S 0 S gallon capacity ...... 2.2 S 6 ½ gallon capacity ...... 3.SO 10 gallon capacity ...... 4.9S ANGLE IRON AQUARIUMS 10 gallon capacity ...... , ...... $ 4.S0 lS gallon capacity ...... :.. 7,S0 20 gallon capacity...... 11.50 Plain Angle Iron Stands, 10 to 15 gal., $6.75; 20 gal...... 8.50 Fancy Wrought Iron Stands, 10 to 15 gal., $8.50; 20 gal...... 10.50 Scanned by richsfishroom.com28 BEGINNER'S SPECIAL

For those desiring to try this fascinating hobby, but not wishing to lay out very much money to begin with, we offer our Beginner's Special, including everything that is needed:

1-S gal. Aquarium ...... $1.S9 S lbs. Gravel...... 10 1 Food Trough ...... 30 1 Food Ring...... 10 1 Thermometer ...... 2 S Plants to balance ...... ,7 S 4 Snails ...... 40 12 Guppies ...... 1.00 1 pr. Swordtails ...... 1.00 1 pr. Platies ...... 1.00 2 Pkgs. of Food ...... 2 S

Total Value ...... $6.74 SPECIAL PRICE ...... $S.S0

Shipping Can S0c-not returnable. In cold weather a deposit of $1.2S required for a thermos can, which is returnable for credit.

Shipment by express collect. Send money order or certified check.

29 Scanned by richsfishroom.com MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES

Aquarium Scrapers ...... 2 5c (For scraping algea from glass) Aquarium Brush ...... 3 5c Colored Chips ...... 1 5c lb.

Colored Shells ...... 15 c lb.; 2 lbs. 2 5c Oxydene ( excellent for gold fish) ...... 2 5c pkg. Aquarium Jewels. Silica stones of various colors, add greatly to your aquarium. Price ...... He jar A NEW AERATING PUMP. Sold with a two year guarantee. Quiet in operation, consumes very little electricity and gives an abundance of air. Complete ...... $7.50

Terms and Conditions of Sale

All prices quoted are--b'ased on present low market. However, prices may advance. Now is the time to buy. Parcel post orders amounting to less than $2.00 must be accompanied by 25 cents extra for parcel post and packing charges. Any parcels desired sent special delivery must include special delivery charges: 2 lbs. or less 15 cents, 2 to 10 lbs. 2 5 cents, more than 10 lbs. 3 5 cents. Larger glass articles, such as aquariums, large lifting tubes and glass nets, are sent via express, collect. If ordered via parcel post, we ship at customer's risk. Larger orders for plants are sent via express, F. 0. B., Chicago, Ill. Live fish are shipped via express. Shipping can 50 cents extra. From October 1 to April 30th, to insure safe delivery of live fish, we ship in thermos cans on which a deposit of $1.25 is required. This is refunded on return of the can prepaid. Empties may be returned by express for 20 cents from any point in U. S. A. No perishable goods shipped C. 0. D.

30 Scanned by richsfishroom.com WATER LILIES For the Outdoor Pool