Glendale Flower and Water Gardens 
1260 Justin Avenue, Glendale , California 
Zanzibarensis Azurea—Beautiful clear azure blue 
flowers standing well out of the water; very 
free bloomer and quite hardy; exceedingly 
fragrant and one that you will like _ $1.75 
Zanzibarensis Purpurea—One of the best of the 
day blooming varieties. Rich blue purple flow¬ 
ers produced on long stems. A free and con¬ 
tinuous bloomer; flowers keep at least three 
days after cutting _ —- $2.00 
Zanzibarensis Rosea — A variety that always 
pleases; a very fine pink and attains good 
size, splendid for cutting; will produce easily 
30 blooms a year; stands well out of the water; 
exceedingly fragrant - $1.50 
Zanzibarensis Rubra—Plant this variety and you 
will always be delighted; bright rosy-crimson 
flowers, very fragrant and free blooming, about 
40 blossoms per year; multiplies profusely. One 
of the most hardy tropicals - $2.00 
Tropical FJymphaea Panama-Pacific 
We ship only fine large tubers grown in 
California’s wonderful climate 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TROPICAL 
WATER LILIES 
These many colored, gorgeous blossoms which are admired by 
everyone, grow very easily. For the best results place 2 inches 
of well rotted cow fertilizer over the entire bottom of the pool. 
Then 4 inches of garden soil, either sandy or heavy; dampen 
and tamp down hard, after which spread l /i inch of plaster sand 
over the top in order ot hold the dirt and fertilizer in place. 
This is known as wild planting. The pool is now ready to plant. 
Tropical lilies may be planted as close as 12 inches with good 
results. 
If boxes are used two lilies may be planted in a box 18x18 
inches by 10 inches deep; place 4 inches of fertilizer on the 
bottom, then 5 inches of soil and 1 inch of sand. Lilies planted 
in boxes should be re-planted each year. But when planted wild, 
fertilizer and dirt is usually good for five years. 
When planting the lily bulbs first dig holes in the dirt and 
fertilizer. Then plant the bulbs, covering them well so that 
only the top of the crown where the leaves and buds are at¬ 
tached is just showing. 
A few rocks placed firmly very close to the crown will help 
to keep the bulbs in place until the root system is started. 
The size of the blossoms is controlled by the fertilizer so if 
they seem smaller the second year, in a pool that is planted wild, 
blood meal dissolved in water may be poured into the pool near 
the lilies. Do not use more than one pound for a pool approxi¬ 
mately 9x9 feet and this should only be done in July, August 
and September. We have never found this to harm the fish. 
After the pool is planted a burlap sack should be placed in a 
corner on top of which place a shallow pan, put the garden hose 
in this pan and turn the water on slowly, allowing plenty of time 
to fill the pool. If it is a hot day cover the water lilies and 
plants with wet paper until the pool is filled in order that they 
will not be burned by the sun. 
A whirling sprinkler turned on near the pool at least once a 
day, preferably in the evening, will help to clear the pool. 
Tropical water lilies are usually not damaged by inch of 
ice on top of the pool, providing that it lasts no longer than 
forty-eight hours. 
The size of tropical lily bulbs has nothing to do with the 
quality and size of the flowers. 
Bulbs the size of a ten-cent piece will produce flowers 8 to 10 
inches across the first year. 
Tropical water lilies are all very fine for cutting, usually last¬ 
ing for three days, and their fragrance is most alluring. 
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