Hints on the Culture of Water 
Lilies and Aquatics 
ATER LILIES are easier to grow than anything in 
the garden and far less trouble. They bear flowers 
in direct proportion to the amount of space and 
quality of soil used. 
Aquatic plants do best in a good rich clay loam. 
Probably the best is that from a pasture or good 
garden. Mix well with one-third well rotted cow manure. Bone 
meal or dried blood are also excellent—about one pound to 1J4 
cubic ft. of soil. 
After the soil is mixed, spread it over the bottom of the pool 
to the required depth, about 12". In the formal pool or where 
it is desired to keep the varieties separate, boxes or tubs may be 
used. Bear in mind always that the more and better soil make 
more and better flowers. 
In planting it is safe to allow 4 to 6 square feet of pool sur¬ 
face for each lily. That will allow plenty of room for other 
aquatic plants. 
Water Lilies should be planted with the top root or bulb about 
even with the surface of the soil. Then cover with sand or 
gravel to keep the fish from disturbing the soil. From 4" to 12" 
of water above the crown will do, striking a medium is always 
best. Start the plant with shallow water increasing the depth as 
they grow larger and stronger. Plenty of sunlight is essential 
and will repay you in size and quality of blooms. 
As you see there is no mystery about the successful culture of 
Water Lilies. Good soil, plenty of sunlight and from 4" to 12" 
of water above the crown, will make your garden as beautiful 
as any in the land. 
Hardy Water Lilies do best when planted after the middle of 
April as at that time they start growing in their natural state. 
Tropical or tender Water Lilies do best after warm weather is 
established, therefore we ship strong, well grown plants after 
June 1st. 
We are familiar with the proper time to plant in all sections of 
the country, and we never ship before it is time to plant in your 
section and we always ship in plenty of time to allow you the 
longest period of enjoyment from your pool. 
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