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be 18 or 20 inchs deep when finished, and if possible, should be placed where the 
sun may reach it the greater part of the day. When the construction work is fin¬ 
ished fill with water and if no leaks appear drain and fill in the bottom with two 
to four inches of well rotted cowf manure, mixed with a little top soil. On this lay¬ 
er place about four inches of good garden soil and after firming, spread about one 
inch of clean sand with some gravel on top. 
Plant the lilies about two feet apart so that the crown is just above the sur¬ 
face of the sand. Plant the moss or oxygenating plants on the top, using plenty 
of them to assist in keeping the pool clear and clean. Ordinarily the soil will not 
need changing under three years. 
If desired the soil may be placed in containers, allowing about two square 
feet for each lily. Boxes or frames 16 to 18 inches square and about 10 inches 
deep are about the right size container. 
After planting allow the water to slowly fill the pool to the top as the lilies 
will soon grow to the surface. Goldfish will eliminate the mosquitoes and water 
snails should be placed in the pool as scavengers. Shipments of water plants will 
be made in the late spring and early summer months. 
Hardy Water Lilies 
AURORA. Flowers soft rosy-yellow on 
the first day, changing to deep red on 
the third day; stamens orange. Useful 
for growing in tubs and small pools. 
Each $1.50. 
MARLIAC ALBIDA. Large flowers of 
sparkling whiteness; stamens light yel¬ 
low. Each 75c. 
MARLIAC CARNEA. Soft flesh pink. A 
splendid companion to the yellow varie¬ 
ty, Chromatella, which it resembles in 
except color. Each $1.00. 
MARLIAC CHROMATELLA. A free and 
vigorous growing plant. Flowers are 
bright, canary yellow; leaves deep green. 
Each $1.00. 
MASANIELLO. Fragrant flowers of rose- 
pink, dotted with carmine; the sepals 
of the flowers are white, making an odd 
contrast to the color of the petals. The 
plant is free growing and in form is all 
that could be desired of a hardy water 
lily. Allow it plenty of room for growth. 
Each $1.50. 
MEXICANA. Flowers are bright yellow, 
fragrant, and stands well above the 
water. A desirable and unique variety 
for small pools. Each 75c. 
ROSE AREY. The color of the flower is 
a deep cerise-pink, sometimes reaching 8 
inches in diameter. The petals are point¬ 
ed and have a noticable curl that gives 
the effect of darker shading near the 
edges. Fragrant and free blooming. 
Each $1.50. 
Lotus or Nelumbium 
EGYPTIAN LOTUS. (Nelubium Specio- 
sum). Pink. An excellent variety, very 
hardy and free growing. The blossoms 
are very attractive in their pink and 
white coloring and delicate fragrance. 
Tubers, each, $1.50. 
(Note — Lotus bulbs should be planted in 
bog or shallow water under about three 
inches of soil with the crown up and the 
bulb lying in a horizontal position. Han¬ 
dle carefully. If the crown is broken off 
the bulb is worthless). 
Edging and Shallow Water Plants 
ARROWHEAD. ( Sagittaria Sagittifolia). 
Distinctive leaves, the shape of which 
are indicated in its name. Stands 1 to 3 
feet above water and flowers in a se¬ 
ries of white spikes. Each 25c; per 
dozen $2.00. 
CAT-TAIL. ( Typha Latifolia). One of 
the favorite native swamp plants. Each 
25c; per dozen $2.00. 
PARROT FEATHER. ( Myriophyllum 
Proserpinacoides). A successful water 
plant and also valuable for planting in 
tubs, water tight hanging baskets or 
for trailing over fountains. Per dozen 
50c. 
WATER HYACINTH. ( Eichhornia Cras- 
sipes Major). Flowers delicate lilac- 
rose in trusses like a Hyacinth. 10c 
each; per dozen $1.00. 
WATER POPPY. ( Hydrocleis Nymphoi- 
des ). The leaves float about the sur¬ 
face of the water. Large, yellow flow¬ 
ers, similar to the California poppy. 
Each 10c; per dozen $1.00. 
Submerged or Oxygenating Plants 
Oxygenating plants should be planted 
freely in every pool to keep the fish heal¬ 
thy and the pool clear. 
ANACHARIS. ( Elodea Canadensis). The 
well known fish moss with which almost 
everyone is familiar. Very good for 
aquariums and pools. Per dozen 50c. 
COBUMBA. Graceful sprays which grow 
and multiply under water. Very effi¬ 
cient. Simply drop the plants in the 
pool. Per dozen 50c. 
