SUNBURST COLLECTION—After seeing this trio in bloom you will agree it is most appropriately named. 
Comanche supplies the strong red-orange and coppery tones seen close to the rising sun; Paul Hariot the soft 
yellow and pink shadings of sunrise light shafts, and Helen Fowler the delicate pink suffusion with 
which these shafts tint distant clouds. These three, in Collection..IpT’.UU 
PAUL HARIOT 
COMANCHE 
HELEN FOWLER 
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Hardy Water Lilies Ideal 
I I ardy lilies are unexcelled for planting in natural ponds, lakes 
or in still pools along a river or stream-bank, and will beautify the most unattrac¬ 
tive bit of water provided they are not planted in too deep water or near a cold inlet. 
(See page 7.) Once established so that the crowns will not be injured by freezing 
or ice, they become a source of permanent beauty. They may be grown in the 
smallest of pools and in tubs. 
The hybridist has obtained excellent results with Hardy Lilies in developing 
color, quality, size, symmetry, fragrance of flowers, and growing qualities of the 
plants. The flowers embrace all the colors from purest white, delicate shell-pink, 
deep rose-pink to richest reds, yellows, and combinations of red and yellow. There 
is, however, no blue Hardy Lily. For this color one must go to the Tropical Lilies. 
Another contrast between Tropical and Hardy Lilies is that the blooms of the 
former are borne on stems well above the water, whereas those of the Hardy Lilies 
float or are raised only slightly. 
Hardy Lilies may be planted any time from the start of growth in spring (about 
April 1) until the last week of August. It is inadvisable to attempt planting before 
or after these dates. The following varieties, both recent introductions and old 
standard sorts, we consider the best for results. We list these varieties by color, 
rather than by alphabetical arrangement. Our Lilies are Northern grown and 
therefore exceptionally hardy. 
DESCRIPTIONS OF HARDY WATER LILIES 
WHITE LILIES 
MARLIAC WHITE (Albida)— (Illustrated 
on pages 9 and 12)—Richly fragrant broad- 
petaled flowers of a pure, waxy white with 
bright yellow stamens; continuous bloom. 
$0.75. 
LOOSE—Flowers, opening very early in the 
morning, are large, very fragrant, and pro¬ 
duced continuously. $1.50. 
GLADSTONE—Large, pure-white, globular 
flowers. A strong, vigorous grower inclined 
to hold both leaves and flowers above water 
when crowded. $1.25. 
PYGMY ALBA—Native of China. Delicate, 
tea-scented, white flowers. $1.50. 
ODORATA GIGANTEA (Hopatcong)— 
Flowers larger than Odorata. Unexcelled for 
naturalizing in ponds and lakes. $0.50 each; 
$5 a dozen. 
ALBA CANDIDISSIMA. A free and con¬ 
tinuous-flowering variety. Large, pure white 
blooms float among the deep green pads. $1. 
ODORATA MINOR—Excellent for planting 
along the edge of pools or in tubs. Tiny, 
fragrant, white lilies, 2 to 3 inches across. 
$0.75. 
LACTEA—Fragrant milk-white flowers, pro¬ 
duced freely. Plant of moderate growth. $2. 
GONNERE—Large very double flowers of 
pure white. Stamens canary yellow. $3. 
PINK LILIES 
ROSE AREY—(Illustrated on page 5) — 
Very free flowering and a strong grower. 
HOOSIER AQUATIC GARDENS 
