S the fireplace is the center of interest 
in the indoor living room, so the lily 
pool is the heart of the outdoor living 
room. It is here that the guests gather first and 
linger longest. For years, we have studied the re' 
quirements of the water garden. We oifer here a 
selection of tested varieties of Water Lilies and 
other aquatics that will bring beauty to your out' 
door living room. 
The properly planted water garden contains 
oxygenating plants to keep the water in balance. 
The water requires no changing and does not be' 
come stale. There should be fishes, snails and 
other animal life to add interest. Moreover, fishes 
consume the larvae of insects, especially mosqui' 
toes. 
We offer not only Water Lilies but a wide va' 
riety of aquatics, including oxygenating plants, 
also a fine selection of Hardy and Tropical Fishes. 
Gladiolus for Summertime Bouquets and 
Garden Display 
In the well planned outdoor living room, the 
eye roves from the lily pool across a velvety 
stretch of green to a richly colored border. Glad' 
iolus, planted at intervals of about two weeks, will 
provide a succession of color in the border 
throughout the summer and well into the autumn. 
Besides, there should be soldier'like rows in the 
cutting garden to provide bouquets for indoor 
decoration. We offer in this folder a choice selec' 
tion of the finest Gladiolus varieties. We handle 
only No. 1 bulbs, capable of producing blooms of 
exhibition quality. 
Please do not judge these bulbs on the basis of 
the very low prices which we quote. These prices 
are made possible only by concentrating on a few 
varieties and handling a very large number of 
bulbs in each variety. We have been extremely 
careful in our selection of bulbs. We insist on 
strictly healthy, clean stock, free from thrips and 
fungus. 
HOW TO REACH 
OUR DISPLAY 
GROUNDS 
Mahwah is easily reached by motor, as 
shown in the map. We are just southwest of 
Suffern. Follow Route No. 2 to the point 
shown by the arrow, where Route 2 crosses 
Valley Road over a viaduct. 
Take Valley Road to Ramapo Water Gar¬ 
dens. A large sign at the junction of the two 
roads will show you where to turn off Route 2. 
RAMAPO B'pjeclcU 
Th ree Foremost Hardy Water Lilies 
—a White, a Pink, and a Yellow 
Practically all authorities recommend these three Hardy 
Water Lilies as the nucleus of a well chosen lily pool. Later 
you can add other varieties and species to your heart’s coii' 
tent. Purchased separately, these three would cost you 
$2.75; purchased as The Ramapo Special, the price is only 
$2.00. And we guarantee to send you large blooming size 
plants that will give you plenty of flowers this season. 
MARLIAC 'WHITE (Albida). 
A very dependable bloomer throughout the summer. The 
large white flower has sepals touched with pink and light 
yellow stamens at center. The leaves are unusually at' 
tractive. 
MARLIAC PINK (Rosea). 
The sepals and petals are a deep pink, shading to a delicate 
rose at the petal tips. The flowers are large and fragrant, 
excellent for cutting. One of the best pinks. 
MARLIAC YELLOW (Chromatella). 
The canary'yellow petals surround stamens of deeper 
yellow. The foliage is unusually attractive. 
Three grand Water Lilies for the price of two, and we pay 
transportation cost. Send your order today; we’ll send them 
postpaid. 
