13 
The Kilgore Seed Co., Plant City, Fla. 
Hardy Water Lilies 
(Genus Nymphaea) 
ADD GRACE AND CHARM TO EVERY 
PLACID WATER SURFACE 
O NE or more specimens of the Hardy 
Water Lilies should be in every pool. 
Fish and plants belong together and 
each profits by the other’s presence. 
Lily leaves shade the Goldfish on hot 
summer days, and the fish in turn recip¬ 
rocate by eating up the bugs as rain (or 
your hose) washes them from the sur¬ 
face of the leaves. 
HOW TO PLANT —The most satisfactory 
method of planting in larger pools is to drain 
the water and install a box for each plant. 
These boxes should be 24x24x12 inches deep. 
If the water is more than 30 inches deep the 
boxes should have a tight bottom and be raised 
on stones so that the crowns of lilies are not 
over 18 inches under water. If the boxes are to JAMES BRYDEN 
be placed on the concrete bottom of pool they A Giant Hardy Water Lily, 
will not need a full bottom but only a few strips 
nailed across so that the soil will anchor the sides and keep them from floating to the surface. 
The sheathing used for concrete forms will last for several years under water, but if you must buy 
lumber then rough “Hotbed Boards” 1x12 inches will be very satisfactory. Use a 2x4 cleat in the 
corners. Do not allow lilies to become dry. 
SHIPMENTS are made from Cincinnati, Ohio. If the order contains lilies, but no fish, it can be 
sent by parcel post, otherwise it will be sent express collect with the fish. About 10% of the 
amount of the order should be added for postage. Full planting directions are enclosed with each 
order. 
WHITE 
Gladstone —This is the finest pure white lily. 
It bears an abundance of dazzling white flow¬ 
ers, 6 to 8 inches in size, having broad petals 
and yellow stamens. It is a very strong grower. 
$1.50 Each. 
YELLOW 
Mexicana —This is a very hardy lily. They 
will survive periods of drought. Propagation is 
by long runners and the plants are of vigorous 
habits. Flowers are a beautiful light yellow, 
size about 3 to 4 inches. Leaves are dark green 
with dark red blotched under surface. 60c Each. 
RED 
James Bryden. This is one of the best of the 
earlier American varieties and still unsurpassed. 
Flowers are large, cup shaped, full petaled and 
of brilliant rosy crimson color. Leaves are very 
ornamental and the plant is vigorous and free 
flowering. $2.50 Each. 
PINK 
Odorata Rosea —The famous Cape Cod Pink 
Pond Lily. The clear pink flowers are about 4 
inches in diameter, darker in the center, very 
fragrant, with pure yellow stamens. Leaves are 
a dark reddish green both sides. $1.00 Each. 
Tropical Water Lilies 
Being tropical, they cannot survive heavy frosts, but will stand the usual winter 
weather of Florida. They bear flowers on stout stems above the water and are very 
free bloomers. Available April 15 to September 15. 
BLUE BEAUTY (or Pennsylvania.) —This is 
perhaps the largest selling blue Tropical Water 
Lily grown. Color, deep blue, blooming during 
the day—flowers up to 12 inches diameter and 
many of them.—Yellow stamens and leaves 
slightly speckled with brown. $2.50 Each. 
MRS. GEO. H. PRING. —One of the most pop¬ 
ular White Tropical day bloomers. Flowers 8 to 
10 inches across under favorable conditions, but 
can be used in small pools, too. $2.50 Each. 
MRS. C. W. WARD.—A very lovely rose pink 
day bloomer. Vigorous and a prolific bloomer. 
$2.00 Each. 
FRANK TRELEASE.—A beautiful dark red 
night blooming lily. Flowers are a brilliant dark 
crimson 8 to 10 inches in diameter. Stamens 
are a dark mahogany color. Leaves dark red- 
green on top, greenish underneath. $1.50 Each. 
The Sacred Lotus 
Available April 1st to July 31. Hardy. 
Plant the tubers about three inches under the soil in a horizontal position with 
the growing tip just exposed. (Do not break tip off). Cover tuber with earth and 
place a small flat stone over it (but not on growing point) to hold it down until the 
roots take hold. After May 30th Lotus is supplied as a potted plant only. 
EGYPTION LOTUS (Nelumbium Speciosum) 
—The true lotus of the ancient Egyptians. It 
has immense fragrant pink flowers and is hardy. 
Tubers, $1.65 each; Potted Plants $2.65 each. 
AMERICAN LOTUS (Nelumbium Lutea) — 
This is a superb variety with large yellow flowers 
attaining a size of 8 to 10 inches in diameter. 
It is sometimes known as “Water Chinquapin” 
in some of our Western and Southern States 
where it is native. 
Tubers, $1.65 each; Potted Plants, $2.65 each. 
