BELDT'S AQUARIUM, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 
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NELUMBIUMS (Egyptian Lotus) 
Lotus in My Pool 
Photograph of our Water Lotus 
Our Lotus bed covers about three acres. It is 
best to plant Nelumbiums after the water has 
become warm, not before May 20, except in the 
south, when they may be planted after April 15. 
They should be planted in tubs 24 inches in 
diameter or boxes containing 12 inches of rich 
soil. The box should be 12 inches below water 
Thalia divericata, left, and arundinaria 
tecta on the right, growing among Marliac 
Carnea. This thalia is not hardy, but the 
exotic effect is well worth its low price ot 
75c. Arundinaria plants are very hardy 
and belong to the hardy bamboo varieties. 
Priced at 50c each. Arundinaria tecta makes 
a beautiful tuft or seed growth similar to 
pampas grass and looks extremely beautiful 
after the first frost. 
Cyperus Papyrus (Paper Plant) 
Small plants, each 
Large clumps, each 
