GARDENING 



THE FASCINATING NEW RECREATION 

 FOR EVERY ONE WHO HAS A PLOT OF GROUND 



OUR life today is so hurried and full of stress, and we necessarily live 

 under so much pressure that few of us take the time to enjoy the 

 beauties of nature and obtain the extremely restful benefits of getting 

 "Back to the Soil" in our own gardens. 



Now, a new, inexpensive type of gardening that gives you the utmost in satisfac- 

 tion and beauty, is being rapidly and enthusiastically taken up by those who 

 have even the smallest yards and grounds it is, WATER GARDENING. 



Many who already know and enjoy the delight of taking care of ordinary 

 gardens, will find added joy and inspiration in water gardening, which is al- 

 most unlimited in variation. They find that the creation of an artistic pool 

 of beautiful exotic water plants adds far more beauty to their homes, at much 

 less cost, than any other form of gardening. And it is a satisfaction, too, to 

 know that a water garden actually increases the value of your property. 



If your grounds are not as lovely as you desire them to be ... if you want to 

 live surrounded by a new degree of loveliness ... if you want the most of 

 nature's beauty for the lowest cost and effort, then . . water gardening is 

 meant for you. 



As you read through this book, I want you to know that in it I am giving you 

 the benefit of my lifetime of experience in raising 

 and developing new species, and actually living 

 with these lovely flowers. I want you to know 

 that one of the greatest satisfactions I have in 

 life is to be able to pass on to you, through to 

 the production of water lilies and water plants, 

 and my knowledge of their care and culture, the 

 joy and inspiration that water gardening has 

 given me. 



I want you to know that I am ready and 

 willing to give my customers unlimited consulta- 

 tion service, as well as the best of strong, healthy, 

 vigorous plants, my many years of experience 

 produce. 



