Water Lilies Will Grow in the 
Modest Garden or Large Estate 
Water Lily culture is so simple that it may almost be said the plants “just grow themselves.” A natural 
pond, with no water-current is, of course, ideal, but not absolutely essential, for Water Lilies will bloom freely 
in an artificial pool. And rather than have no lily garden at all, you may use a strong half-barrel or tub as a 
container for the plants. 
Three elements only are needed in successful Water Lily growing — sunlight, water and soil. Nature gives 
freely the sunshine that Lilies love; water can be had without trouble, and the first supply of soil will last for 
the entire sea c on. Can any garden task be easier or bring greater joy? 
This picturesque pool contains six varieties of Nymphaeas— the Arlington Trio, with Gloriosa, Pygmaea and Pygmaea Helvola 
There Are Water Lilies For Every Place 
Nature has been lavish in supplying Water Lilies that will grow in ponds, in artificial pools, and in tubs. For each location there are 
certain varieties peculiarly adapted either because of the habit of growth, or the form, or color of the flowers. The varieties here noted 
are only a few taken from the 1920 edition of “Water Lilies and Aquatic Plants.” 
LILIES FOR ARTIFICIAL POOLS 
Allow at least IS square feet of surface for each plant 
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. One of my own introductions Flowers lavender blue, 
with yellow stamens tipped with the color of the petals. Unusually beautiful. 
Plants $2.50 each. 
Gracilis. The only white day-flowering tender Water Lily. Blooms quite large 
and deliciously fragrant. Awarded certificate of merit by the Society of Amer- 
ican Florists. Plants $1.50 each. 
Pennsylvania. Flowers deep rich blue; unusually large; often larger than the 
other blue sorts. Plants $2.50 each. 
William Stone. Flowers rich purple with yellow centre and purple stamens; open 
early in the morning and remain open all day. Plants $2 each. 
Dentata (Night bloomer). Flowers absolutely pure white; 10 inches or more in 
diameter. Plants $1 each. 
Frank Trelease f Night bloomer). Large crimson blooms and mahogany-red 
stamens. Plants $1.50 each. 
Omarana ( Night bloomer). Reddish pink with light flesh or white stripes in the 
centre of the petals. Plants $1.50 each. 
Marliacea albida. Flowers unusually large, and sparkling white; stamens light 
yellow, while the sepals are flushed pink. Almost a continuous bloomer. Plants 
75 cents each. 
Marliacea rosea. Flowers deep rose; because of the long stems arc desirable for 
cutting. Leaves purplish red changing to deep green. Plants $1.50 each. 
Paul Hariot. On first opening the flowers are clear canary yellow; the second day 
they are shaded with pink at the base of the petals, and on the third day this 
pink suffuses the whole bloom. Plants $1.50 each. 
LILIES FOR TUB CULTURE 
One plant is sufficient for a tub 2 feet in diameter 
Daubeniana. A delicately scented light blue flower, often 5 inches in diameter. 
Plants begin to bloom when quite small. Very free blooming and unique in its 
habit. Plants $1 each. 
Pulcherrima. Light blue petals, with yellow stamens; flowers 10 to 12 inches in 
diameter Plants $2 each. 
Zanzibariensis rosea. Flowers are in various shades of rose pink, which color is 
carried to the underside of the leaves. Plants $1 each. 
Deaniana. (Night blooming). Petals a pure light pink; red stamens and deep 
rose pink sepals. Plants $1.50 each. 
Graziella. Orange red, with rich orange stamens; sepals light green, striped red. 
Leaves dark green with spots of maroon Plants $1 .50 each. 
Marliacea flammea. Flowers rich wine red, deepening with age. Particularly 
good for tub culture. Plants 75 cents each. 
LILIES FOR NATURALIZING IN LARGE PONDS 
Helen Fowler. A strong, vigorous plant, bearing deep pink fragrant flowers on 
extra strong stems. Plants 75 cents each. 
Eugenia de Land. An exquisite shade of deep rose pink, of iridescent hues; 
stamens rich golden yellow. Superior to others of the Nymphaea odor ala group. 
Plants $1.50 each. 
Cladstoniana. Flowers from 6 to $ inches across with dazzling white concaved 
petals. A continuous bloomer and one of the finest white varieties. Plants $1 each. 
Odorata. The fragrant pond lily of the northeastern United States; flowers while, 
stamens yellow; leaves dark green with the under surface red or reddish green. 
Plants 25 cents each, $2.50 per dozen. 
Many other desirable varieties of Water Lilies are pictured in natural colors and fully described in the 1920 edition of “Water Lilies 
and Water Plants” a booklet which treats exclusively of plants for the aquatic garden. It is the most comprehensive book of its 
character that has ever been issued. I shall be glad to send you a copy on request. 
WILLIAM TRICKER, Water Lily Specialist, BoxE, Arlington, New Jersey 
