Quarantee 
We guarantee all material to be of excellent quality and true 
to name. All plants are inspected and carefully packed before 
leaving our Gardens, and we guarantee them to reach you in 
satisfactory condition. If your shipment should become 
damaged in transit, kindly notify us at once. 
Reference 
The American Bank, Port Clinton, Ohio 
Soil and Fertilizer 
Water Lilies will grow in most any soil. For best results, we 
recommend a mixture of three parts clay loam, or rich garden 
soil to one part rotted cow manure. Any standard brand of 
commercial fertilizer may be used as a substitute when the 
manure can not be obtained. Do not use more than one-half 
pound of fertilizer with each cubic foot of soil. 
Containers 
Do not use boxes or tubs that will hold less than one cubic 
foot of soil. To plant in a smaller container will retard the 
growth of the lily and prevent freedom of bloom. Lilies planted 
in containers should have the soil changed every two years. 
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Pools 
We do not attempt to tell you how to construct a Lily Pool. 
Climatic conditions vary in different parts of the Country. 
Cement makes the most satisfactory pool. Those who are not 
familiar with the use of this material should consult their local 
dealer in Builders Supplies. The ideal pool is twenty-four 
inches deep. This allows one foot of soil and one foot of water 
for those who prefer placing the soil over the bottom of pool. 
Water Lilies will thrive in six inches to three feet of water, but 
twelve inches gives best results. 
When to Plant 
Hardy Water Lilies may be planted from April to September. 
April, May and June are the best months. Tropical Lilies not 
before June 1st. in the Northern States. 
Planting 
Complete instructions for planting the pool will be furnished 
with each order. 
Hardy Water Lilies 
The culture of Hardy Water Lilies is so simple that it might 
almost be said “they just grow themselves.” Their modest 
requirements are Sun, Water and Rich Soil. The purchase of 
the hardy varieties may be considered a permanent investment. 
With little care they can be retained indefinitely. 
Special Offer 
For the best photograph of pool or water garden 
mailed to us during the year, we will present the 
donor with any numbered collection of water lilies 
they may choose from this catalog. For any photo¬ 
graphs we may use as illustrations in our 1934 
catalog a $2.00 lily may be chosen from our general 
list. In fairness to our competitors, we ask that only 
pictures of pools or gardens using plants purchased 
from Riley’s Water Gardens be sent to us. 
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