SACRED LOTUS 
( Nelumbiums ) 
The Lotus is a very large plant producing large round waxy leaves 
from one to two feet across. Both the leaves and large flowers stand 
high above the water. Hardy throughout the United States. 
We ship dormant tubers only, no shipment 
of Lotus made after June 15th 
AMERICAN LOTUS ( N. Lutea). Large yellow fragrant flowers. 
Dormant tubers.$ 1.50 
EGYPTIAN LOTUS (N. Speciosum ). Large pink fragrant flowers. 
Dormant tubers.$ 1.50 
NELUMBIUM ROSEUM PLENUM. A very large deep pink lotus. 
The flowers are fully double and globular in form. A rare plant of 
unusual beauty. Dormant tubers.$ 3.00 
SHIROMAN. This is a magnificent white lotus bearing large flowers 
which are of a cream color upon opening later turning to pure white. 
Double in form and very desirable. Dormant tubers.$ 3.00 
Read Carefully 
Lotus require the same general treatment as 
water lilies, with exception that they must be 
handled and planted with greater care. The Lotus 
roots or tubers resembles a banana and has a 
growing point which if broken renders the tuber 
useless. They require more soil than the average 
Water Lily, therefore should be planted in a tub 
or box holding at least two cubic feet of rich heavy 
soil. The roots should be placed in a horizontal 
position and covered to a depth of six inches. A 
coating of coarse sand or gravel may be used over 
the soil the same as when planting Water Lilies. 
Lotus should be planted in the Spring when 
settled weather has arrived. We ship dormant or 
semi-dormant tubers only from May 15th to 
June 15th in Northern States and not before May 
1st into the Southern States. 
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ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO 
Riley’s Water Qardens 
Port Clinton , Ohio 
U. S. A. 
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