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VAN NESS WATER GARDENS 
If planning to plant Tropics in boxes, it is a good plan to place the boxes before filling 
the pool and when weather permits planting tropics, take a 4-inch pot and push down in soil, 
remove pot and place lily in the hole; that way you will not muddy your pool. 
Planting of Hardys may begin in February. In mild climates Hardys may be planted 
almost the year round. Tropic lilies should not be planted until an average temperature of 
70 degrees has been maintained. A safe date for planting is after J une 1 st. 
Insect Enemies 
Water lilies are practically free from pests. Aphis is about the only pest to be contended 
with, and may be kept off lilies by spraying off with hose, then the fish will eat them. The 
main thing is not let them get a start, but begin spraying at first sight of Aphis. 
Muddy Pools 
Plant plenty of oxygenizing plants, such as Anacharis, Parrots-feather, Vallisneria, and 
Sagittaria; all are good for the fish and help to keep the water clear. Large fish muddy a 
pool and will be a nuisance. Have plenty of snails and keep a slow drip in the pool and 
green scum will disapper. 
Mosquitos 
There will be no annoyance from mosquitos if you have a dozen fish to a six-foot pool. 
They keep out mosquito larva. 
How We Ship Lilies 
We ship Parcel Post, except on large orders, which are shipped by Express. We guar¬ 
antee safe arrival of all plants shipped. We also guarantee our plants to be true to name, 
and to be delivered to you in good condition. All complaints should be made within ten days 
after plants are received. Our climate permits us to dig lilies for very early shipment, so we 
can ship at any date suited to your locality. 
We grow our own plants and the ideal climate permits of a strong growth not attained 
in any other part of the United States. The many letters from our customers assuring us 
of this fact. 
Our Terms 
P. O. Order or Bank draft made payable to VAN NESS WATER GARDENS, R. D. 1, 
UPLAND, CALIF., must accompany each order. No orders sent C. O. D. unless 50 per cent 
of value of order is enclosed. All orders are shipped Postpaid. 
OUR PRICES HAVE BEEN MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL CODE 
ADOPTED BY THE PACIFIC COAST WATER LILY GROWERS’ ASSOCIATION. 
HOW TO GET TO 
OUR GARDENS 
Coming on National 
Highway No. 66, turn 
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lid Ave. (double drive). 
Take west drive at 24th 
St. Follow d rive past 
Community church. 
First stop. Visitors wel¬ 
come. Closed Sundays. 
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