WATER GARDENS UNDER GLASS 1 7/ 



water plants are very grateful for a little 

 extra heat about the roots. 



AN EARLY BEGINNING 



Planting under glass can be done far earlier 

 than in the open. Even in April a beginning 

 can be made, though only with the nymphaeas. 

 Since, however, the Victoria is but seldom 

 ready for planting out earlier than the first 

 of May, it is well to wait until then. First 

 plant the Victoria, and when you are 

 sure it has a good start, put in the rest of the 

 water-lilies. Seedlings and also plants raised 

 from tubers and root-stocks that have been 

 wintered, can be started into growth in the 

 side tanks in the growing house. 



Concrete walks are better than gravel 

 walks though the latter may present a better 

 appearance. But it is a good deal easier 

 to keep the former clean and dry. Never 

 make the walks too narrow; three feet is a 

 minimum, and in larger houses they can well 

 be double that width. It is very necessary 



