WATER LILIES 
WATER LILY CULTURE 
T hese plants need full, clear sunlight and 
should not be planted where there is too 
much shade. Soil should be good garden loam 
to which has been added well-rotted cow 
manure, or better, some dependable commercial 
fertilizer such as blood meal. Lilies thrive best 
planted under about one foot of water, al¬ 
though they will grow in depths varying from 
a few inches to two or three feet. 
In planting the tubers, a particular point to 
note is that the roots should be set in the soil 
horizontally, and not upright. Press roots un¬ 
der ground about one inch so they will remain 
firmly anchored, then scrape away soil from 
the sprouting ends. Drain off water after a 
few days if it appears dark and discolored from 
the fertilizer, and fill with clear, fresh water. 
Allow at least one cubic foot of soil for each 
lily planted—more if space permits—to insure 
free blossoming. Cover with water only to a 
depth 6 or 8 inches until the first leaves ap¬ 
pear, then fill pool to full depth. 
During winter months, leave lilies in pools if 
water does not freeze to bottom. In severe 
cold, lay boards over pool and cover roots with 
leaves or manure. 
We also have the tropical star lilies in Rose- 
pink and blue. These should not be put in the 
pool until about July 1st, as they do not start 
to grow until the temperature of the water is 
about 70 degrees. They grow fast and show 
flowers in three or four weeks. $1.50 each. 
Please add Postage and State Sales Tax. 
Large orders by Express Collect. 
CHANGEABLE COLORS 
COMANCHE. Most rugged and profuse bloom¬ 
er of all the hardy varieties. The color 
changes from apricot to copper bronze. $1.50 
each. 
PINK 
ROSE AREA. The beautiful starry shape and 
clear, deep pink color of the large flowers 
makes this variety one of the choicest. 
Blooms well if given plenty of room. $1.50 
each. 
RED 
CONQUEROR. A prolific bloomer, producing 
immense flowers of brilliant crimson, shaded 
with white. Readily adapts itself to any size 
pool and blooms early. $1.50 each. 
ESCARBOUCLE. Supreme among the red 
lilies. Flowers are brilliant, uniform ver¬ 
milion. A splendid bloomer, vigorous in 
growth and exceptionally hardy. $2.00 each. 
WHITE 
WHITE MARLIAC. A hardy and vigorous 
species, with flowers of sparkling whiteness. 
$1.00 each. 
WHITE GONNERE. Choicest of all the white 
lilies. The flowers of purest white are so very 
double that they resemble a large snowball. 
Free blooming and equally at home in tub 
garden or small pool. $2.00 each. 
YELLOW 
Y'ELLOW MARLIAC. The most popular of 
all the yellow lilies. Exceptionally hardy 
and vigorous, thriving under all conditions. 
A free and continuous bloomer with flowers 
of bright, rich yellow. $1.00 each. 
UPRIGHT PLANTS 
These plants grow in a few inches of water 
and should have a few inches of soil to take 
root in. 
ARROWHEAD. 25c per plant. 
SAGITTARIA. Small white flowers. 25c each. 
PICKERELL RUSH. Blue flowers. 25c each. 
WATER IRIS. Yellow. 25c each. 
OXYGENATING PLANTS 
ANACHARIS, MYRIOPHYLLUM, CABOMBA 
These are three moss-like plants that grow 
under water. 15c per bunch. 
FLOATING PLANTS 
WATER HYACINTHS, WATER LETTUCE. 
These should have a chance to take root in 
soil. 15c per plant. 
LOW-GROWING OR SURFACE PLANTS 
WATER POPPY PARROTS FEATHER 
WATER BUTTERCUP FLOATING HEART 
WATER HAWTHORNE 
15c per plant. 
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