Goldfish-Water Lilies-Auquatic Plants—Succulents 
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Mrs. Edwards Whitaker. This lily is the 
largest of the day flowering class. The flowers 
are lavender blue on first opening, getting 
paler as the flower ages, closing almost pure 
white. The flowers often measure 1 2 inches 
across and last several days. The leaves are 
almost round, beautifully streaked or mottled 
with dark red. One of the remarkable fea¬ 
tures of this lily is that it is open all 
day . r .$2.50 
Blue Beauty. The color of this lily seems 
to reflect the blue of the sky, with stamens 
of gold, tipped with blue. The flowers are 
larger than many of the Tropics and bloom 
continuously during the entire summer..$2.1 5 
Pennsylvania. A magnificent variety with 
rich blue flowers that are ten to twelve inches 
across. The buds are speckled with maroon, 
the stamens are tipped with blue, the cup 
yellow, making a striking combination. The 
flowers have a spicy perfume, the plant is 
a vigorous and free flowering one..$2.25 
Blue Triumph. This is all the name im¬ 
plies, its huge blue flowers often reach the 
enormous size of a foot across. Commencing 
early in June and continuing until late fall, 
WATER HYACINTH 
(See page 12) 
it will often have three and four open flowers 
at the same time. Thrives in either large or 
small pools. Everyone should have this 
lily .$2.25 
Tropical Night Bloomers 
Th ese fascinating lilies from India are, during the morning hours, the most beautiful flower 
in the garden, and often stay open until noon. The flowers are larger than the average, often 
1 0 to 12 inches. Some varieties opening flat, some cup shaped. The flowers begin to unfold 
early in the evening and are especially satisfactory for the working man or woman, who 
would not see the open blossom of a day blooming lily. They bloom quite freely in the 
small water garden. Shipping time, same as Day blooming Tropics. 
These very useful plants help to keep the pool in natural balance, supplying oxygen to 
the water. Where fish are kept they give a perfect balance so the water rarely needs 
changing. A few bunches among the lilies are indispensible for the health of the fish. 
George Huster. A brilliant red flowered 
variety, very large blossoms. The leaves are 
bronzy red, crimped at the margins. A strong, 
free bloomer, one that is sure to please..$ 1 .50 
O’Marana. Rosy, pink flowers of largest 
size, each petal having a distinct white stripe, 
the effect being intensified by orange-red 
stamens. A very free bloomer. The flowers 
often measure 1 0 inches across. .$1.50 
Juno. Immense, pure white blossoms, open¬ 
ing very wide. Central disc solid mass of 
yellow stamens. A very free bloomer with 
glossy green leaves, finely toothed at the 
edges .$ 1.50 
Dentata. Has a beautiful white flower, 
measuring from 8 to 12 inches across. Has 
yellow stamens, with brownish spots near the 
base. The leaves are dark green, deeply 
dentate. Free bl oomer. .$1.50 
The size of the blossoms of tropic lilies 
depends on the soil and fertilizer. 
If the flowers get small towards the end of 
the season take squares of soft paper (toilet 
paper is good), put one tablespoon of blood 
meal in square, push well down into soil 
near plant; after placing, tear paper open. 
Allow four or five to a lily. 
Tropic Bulbs 
All of our Tropic lilies are easily grown 
from bulbs, or tubers. For anyone, this is a 
sure and easy way to have them, for they 
are sure to sprout and begin to bloom before 
you realize it. 
Our tubers are well cured and sprouted 
when shipped and when received should be 
put in a small pot and placed in a deep can 
of water. Place in a sunny window and 
shade the water by placing a cloth frame 
a foot or so above the water. Remove the 
shade after a few leaves have appeared and 
after several leaves have appeard plant may 
be placed in large, permanent box. 
The tubers should not be planted out until 
weather has become permanently warm for 
the summer, but should you wish to order 
them with hardy lilies, may be kept in damp 
sand until early in June. 
We can furnish tubers of any of our Tropic 
lilies except Blue Triumph, General Pershing, 
H enry Shaw, and Dentata (night bloomer) 
at same price as a potted plant. 
