will give you a nice clear pool. 
All sub-aquatics for best results, should be planted 
in shallow water not over an inch or so in depth. 
To destroy the wigglers that hatch into mos¬ 
quitoes and larvae of other insects, a few gold fish 
will keep the water pure. 
Winter care for hardy water lilies and of pools 
consists of draining artificial pools and covering the 
plants with sufficient leaves and litter to prevent 
actual freezing. Pools deep enough not to freeze 
solidly should be left alone. Tubs may be treated the 
same way to remove to root cellar for the winter. 
Pool Construction —Water lily pools may be built 
in several different ways. The easiest one to make is 
the shallow sided basin. All that is required is to 
excavate the center to a depth of about three feet 
and then slope the sides gradually to the top. This 
basin may then be lined without building the usual 
forms. The concrete used should be one part cement, 
three parts sand and five of gravel, mixed together 
dry enough to stand in place when tamped. After 
foundation is set it should be broomed over with a 
mixture of one part cement and one part sand, with 
enough water to make it work easily This will fill up 
all holes and cracks, making the pool water tight. 
A straight sided pool may be made any shape de¬ 
sired by simply digging a narrow trench to the re¬ 
quired depth and filling it with concrete. After it 
jets the inside is dug out and the bottom of concrete 
is poured in. Care should be taken that the inside of 
the trench be smooth and that it be dug to a level 
depth. The top of the wall can be covered with soil, 
and the plants allowed to grow to the water's edge 
or it may be brought up and finished with rocks in 
any manner that may please the imagination. 
Inlet and drain pipes are convenient, but a hose 
may be used for filling and siphoning when neces¬ 
sary. A new pool should be filled and emptied 
several times to remove any alkali that might injure 
plants or fish. 
Tub Culture —It is entirely practical and satis¬ 
factory to grow water lilies and aquatics in tubs, 
half barrels or any containers two feet or more 
across, that hold water. Many city dwellers find 
this method very convenient. 
We are always glad to give any advice regarding 
the construction and cultivation of water gardens. 
MAKING UP YOUR ORDER 
Place orders early—preferably NOW—for spring deliveries. This 
will prevent delay of shipment after plants are ready. 
We ship by express—purchaser to pay all transportation charges. 
When purchaser wishes stock to be shipped by Parcel Post please 
inclose postage. Otherwise we will ship by express. 
Water lily roots weigh about one pound each when packed 
ready for shipment. 
Our prices are quoted net and cash is expected with order. 
