Randig Water Gardens, 2240 Sierra Way, San Bernardino, California 
We will answer any questions concerning 
water gardening. 
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POOL 
The pool may be of any she desired. The depth should be about 24 
inches for large and formal pools where boxes are used to plant lilies in, 
and 18 inches deep for small pools, or where lilies are planted loose in the 
bottom. Pools are stronger if basiivshaped and sides sloped at about a 60' 
degree angle to the bottom. 
LOCATION 
The pool should be built where it will get all the sunshine possible, or 
at least six or seven hours each day during the summer months. Do not 
build pool near walnut, pepper, fig or any similar tree whose leaves have 
strong acid content, because the falling leaves will get into the water and 
poison the gold fish. 
PREPARATION OF POOL FOR PLANTING 
After pool has been cemented, fill with water and let it soak for one 
week. Then drain and scrub pool, after which it is ready for planting. 
Any good garden soil is suitable for water gardens. Mix soil with about 
oneTourth welbrotted cow manure. If boxes are used, in the 244nch deep 
pools, use those made of pine, metal or stone, about 10 to 12 inches deep 
and 24-inches square for each plant. Set boxes about three to four feet 
apart on bottom of pool, then fill to within one inch of the top with pre- 
pared soil, then cover with one inch of coarse sand, leaving plant open. 
After that it is ready to refill with water. 
In the 18-inch deep pools, cover bottom to a depth of six inches with 
pared soil. Set lilies three to four feet apart with growing points just 
emerging from soil. Then cover one inch deep with coarse sand, leaving 
plant open. It is now ready to refill. Place end of hose in a sack and tie 
around hose so water will not stir up mud. Fill slowly until two or three 
inches of water are in the pool before turning on stronger. In this manner 
the pool will be kept clear. Do not add more water than is necessary to 
keep up evaporation, as too much fresh water chills the lilies and retards 
their blooming. 
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