Exotic Lotus for a Nile Garden 
o ne of the most fascinating adventures in water gardening is the cultivation of 
Lotus, famed from time immemorial for their association with ancient Egyptian civilization—a type of 
Water Garden often called a Nile Garden. Not only were the roots and seeds of these plants used for 
food by early Nile river populations, but the flowers and leaves inspired their art and are to be found as 
decorations on their architecture. The modern Water Gardener will find their beautiful and fragrant 
blossoms, their luxuriant and attractive growths, equally as inspiring. 
NELUMBIUMS OR LOTUS 
The Lotus is found in many parts of the world. 
Nelumbium nucifera, that was grown for centuries 
along the Nile, was worshipped by the early Egyp¬ 
tians, so that it was popularly known as the Sacred 
or Egyptian Lotus. All varieties of Lotus bear 
leaves and flowers well above the water and may 
be used with almost any water garden plan, espe¬ 
cially as a centerpiece and corner plantings. They 
will grow and flower equally well in urns or other 
containers if moisture is abundantly supplied. Seed 
pods of the Lotus are almost as attractive as the 
flowers which precede them. Leaves and seed pods 
of Lotus plants are often gilded or otherwise painted 
and made into unique interior decorative pieces. 
Lotus tubers, resembling large bananas, can only 
he shipped from May 1st to June 1st. 
After June 1st the plants are so large that they 
cannot be removed safely without their soil. How¬ 
ever, we can furnish them as potted plants, which, 
of course, makes them more expensive, but more 
sure to grow when planted. The potted plants are 
furnished at $1.00 extra added to the prices shown 
on this page. Be very careful not to break the tip 
off of lotus. 
Soil for Lotus should be the same as for Hardy 
Lilies, although they should be planted in only 
6 in. to 10 in. of water. Set Tubers at an angle 
so that the growing tip is barely covered. Firm 
soil about tuber. Care should be exercised in han¬ 
dling and planting Lotus tubers so that the growing 
tip is not injured or broken. It is advisable to 
plant Lotus in large individual containers. 
AMERICAN LOTUS (N. lutca). A native 
variety, popularly known as Water Chinquapin, 
having large cream-yellow flowers of a delightful 
fragrance. *Each, $1.50. 
SACRED OR EGYPTIAN LOTUS (N. nuci¬ 
fera). A hardy, vigorous, fragrant type having 
rose-tipped petals, shading to cream at the base. 
*Each, $1.50. 
SHIROMAN LOTUS (N. shiroman). An out¬ 
standing variety having large globular, many pet- 
alled or double flowers of purest white rising among 
the immense blue-green foliage. *Each, $2.00. 
This diagrammatic illustration may serve as a plan for planting a typical 
Nile Garden, or merely as a suggestion to the inventive gardener for a 
general plan. Suggested planting arrangement illustrated: 1 and 2— 
Water Lilies, L—Lotus, A—Paper Plant and Cattails, B—Pontederia and 
Bulrush, C—Arrowhead and Sweet Flag, D—Floating Heart and Parrot’s 
Feather, F—Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce. 
CHINESE LOTUS (N. pekinensis rubrum pieman). 
An exceptional type. This variety is the only Lotus 
having fully double flowers of a rich rose red. 
*Each, $2.00. 
*Add $1.00 to above prices for potted plants after June 1st. 
A TRIO OF LOTUS 
Three tubers of named varieties of this magnificent, 
stately Water Plant. The Trio—your choice.$5 
LOTUS COLLECTION 
Lotus make striking center piece and back¬ 
ground plantings in the pool. They may also 
be grown in tubs or other such containers ar¬ 
ranged in the manner of the tub garden (see 
page 6), and set anywhere about the garden or 
lawn, preferably in full sun. 
5^°' ce c °Hection of delightfully contrasting 
and fragrant plants which we can ship together 
are 
One American Lotus One Sacred Lotus 
One Chinese or Shiroman Lotus (your choice) 
Three Strong Tubers, C A 
One of Each Variety, 
STAR LILIES 
Star Lilies are very sturdy, easy to grow, and 
give a w r ealth of medium-sized flowers in a sea¬ 
son. The long, pointed petals give the bloom 
a starry appearance; and their delightful fra¬ 
grance, brilliant colors, and exceptional qual¬ 
ities as a cut flower make them a valuable addi¬ 
tion to the Water Garden. 
Star Lilies, $1.25 each 
Blue Star, Rose Star, Purple Star, 
Red Star, Pink Star 
Any Three Your $ O C) C 
Choice, Collection, • a, 
SPECIAL NILE GARDEN 
COLLECTION 
2 Papyrus Plants 2 Water Lettuce 
2 Water Rushes 2 Floating Heart 
2 Arrowhead 2 Parrot's Feather 
2 Pontederia 2 Bulrush 
1 Sacred Lotus 2 Sweet Flag 
2 Water Hyacinth 1 White Lotus Water Lily 
i Blue Lotus Water Lily. 
TWENTY-THREE Plants, including TWO 
Water Lilies and a Sacred j « |— 
Lotus, in Collection, Oa / J 
FISH AND SCAVENGERS 
FOR NILE GARDEN 
12 Comet Goldfish, 4-5 inch. 
6 Shubunkins, 3-4 inch. 
6 Japanese Fantails, 2U inch. 
1 Small Pool Collection of Scaven¬ 
gers (6 Japanese Snails, 6 Black 
Ramshorn Snails, 6 Tadpoles, 2 
Clams, 2 Salamanders). 
THIS COLLECTION, M.50 
F ISHERIES * WATER G A R D E N S * N U R S E R I E S 
V'LL.- •• . 
