AQUATICS AND WATER GARDENS 
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Tub Culture for Lotus 
The varieties of Nelum- 
bium, popularly known as 
Lotus, form very effective 
decorative plants when they 
are grown in large tubs or 
half- barrels of j-ich soil 
covered with water. The 
large leaves and flowers are 
poised on tall, stiff stems, 
especially adapting these 
Water Lilies for tub culture. 
Some of the Nymphasas 
also do well in tubs, but 
as their leaves and flowers 
float on the surface, only 
small-growing varieties can 
be used. 
In the culture of Water Lilies remember that the essentials are rich soil, a sunny situation 
and comparatively still, shallow water that warms up thoroughly in the sun; under these congenial 
conditions success is assured. In lakes or streams fed or influenced by cold springs Water Lily 
culture should not be attempted. Water Lilies that are not hardy must be planted in boxes of 
soil. These are sunk below the surface of the water in summer, and in the fall, after the foliage 
has ripened and been removed, they can be placed in a warm cellar, or under the greenhouse 
bench, where the soil can be kept moist. 
