One foot of water over the soil is the most desirable depth 
in artificial pools. Some will thrive in shallower water, but 
few will stand a depth exceeding 2 or 3 feet. A continuous 
flow of water tends to keep the temperature in the pool low 
and must be avoided. After the pool is once filled it is only 
necessary to replenish that which evaporates. 
A few Goldfish will serve to destroy the wrigglers that 
hatch into mosquitos and larvae of other insects. 
NYMPHAEAS 
AURORA— 
Flowers are rosy-yellow, turning to a red-orange and 
deep red, -as they mature . $1.50 each 
COMANCHE— 
Rich apricot, changing to a deep coppery bronze 
a sunset color . $2.50 each 
GLADSTONE— 
The finest white Water Lily in cultivation .$1.50 each 
JAMES BRYDON— 
Rosy red, cup-sliaped blossoms, free grower ....$2.50 each 
MARLIAC YELLOW— 
A vigorous grower; bright canary yellow . $1.50 each 
MASAN1ELLO— 
A charming pink variety, quite distinct . $1.75 each 
PAUL HARIOT— 
A magnificent variety, distinctive color: canary yel¬ 
low, shaded with pink, which suffuses the flower en¬ 
tirely as it grows older. A good grower . $2.00 each 
ROSE-AREY— 
Colored, a clear cerise pink; sweetly scented .. $1.50 each 
SUNRISE— 
Very large sulphur yellow flowers, leaves mottled 
brown . $2.50 each 
W. B. SHAW— 
Wide open flowers of a rich rose pink, very fra¬ 
grant .$2.00 each 
TROPICAL WATER LILIES 
Sooner or later every owner of a pool wants to grow a few 
tropical water lilies. Considering their intensive blooming 
season, the quality of their flowers, on strong stems above 
the water, they are really the aristocrats of the lily pool. 
Young plants have to be started in the greenhouse, and 
should not be planted until the middle of May. It is best to 
set out new plants every year. Order early. Prices, accord¬ 
ing to variety, from $1.50 up. 
NELUMBIUM NUCIFERA 
The most strikingly beautiful plant in the aquatic field is 
the Lotus or Nelumbium. The large concave leaves, resem¬ 
bling green shields, are borne on stout stems high above the 
water. The flowers are of exquisite rose pink, like giant 
Tulips, changing to creamy tints when fully open. 
The brown seed-pods, which remain long after the flower 
is gone, are very artistic. 
The Nelumbiums are rampant growers and heavy feeders 
and must be supplied with a very rich soil. 
Tubers ready in May . $2.00 each 
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