Spring Cleaning . . . Early in the spring, before Lilies begin to grow, all debris 
should be cleaned out of the pool. It is not necessary to remove the soil or drain the 
pool oftener than once in two years, if Lilies have been planted directly in the pool. 
If boxes have been used the Lilies will have used all the strength from the soil and will 
have to be replanted. In this case, the Lilies should be emptied from the box, new soil 
and fertilizer used and replant Lilies as previously directed. All cleaning and replant¬ 
ing should be done early in the spring or fish spawn will be lost. 
Insect Enemies . . . Water Lilies are practically free from pests, Aphis being the most 
troublesome. This may be kept off the Lilies by spraying with the hose; then fish will 
eat them. The main thing is to begin spraying at the first sign of Aphis. 
Muddy Pools . . . The water in a new pool often becomes muddy looking. This will 
clear up in a short time if a quantity of Oxygenating plants are used, such as Anach- 
aris, Sagittaria, Vallisneria and Parrots-feather. All submerged plants gain nourishment 
from the water and will soon absorb the excess of fertilizer which may have caused the 
discoloration. Place a hose or drip in the pool, which will also help to overcome this con¬ 
dition. It is wise to have a good supply of snails in the pool to help clean up Algea and 
keep the water pure. 
Large fish are apt to burrow in the mud and keep a pool stirred up; covering the 
boxes of Lilies with one inch of sand will keep them from stirring the pool up, but 
smaller fish are more satisfactory. 
Mosquitos . . . There will be no annoyance from mosquitos if you have a dozen fish 
for each 6 feet of pool. They very effectively destroy mosquito larva. 
How We Ship Lilies 
We ship Parcel Post except on large orders, which are shipped by Express. We 
guarantee 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 10 days after plants are re¬ 
ceived. Our climate permits us to dig Lilies for very early shipment, thus assuring the 
purchaser of blossoms at least six weeks earlier than from colder climates. We can 
ship at any date suited to your locality. We grow our own Lilies, and our ideal cli¬ 
mate causes the Lily bulbs to be stored with bloom and makes them hardier than any¬ 
where else in the United States. Our Lilies are full of buds in February. 
OUR TERMS: P. O. Order or Bank Draft must accompany each order. Make pay¬ 
able to VAN NESS WATER GARDENS, R.D. 1, Upland, Calif. No orders sent C.O.D. 
unless 50% of value of order is enclosed. 
All orders are sent Postpaid except those of less than $1.00. In that case please 
add 10c to help defray packing and postage costs. 3% Sales Tax should be added to 
all California orders. 
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How to Get to 
Our Gardens 
Coming on National 
Highway No. 66, turn 
north on the beautiful 
Euclid Avenue (double 
drive). Take west drive 
at 24th Street. Follow 
drive past Community 
Church. First stop . . . 
Visitors welcome. 
Those within driving distance will enjoy a visit to our Gardens, which are becom¬ 
ing one of the beauty spots of the Southland; eastern visitors being brought here as 
part of a sight-seeing trip. We our always glad to escort visitors over our display 
grounds, but during our busy season we invite you to come and enjoy yourself, even 
should we be too busy to accompany you. 
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