GRASSYFORK LOTUS FOR A NILE GARDEN 
One of the most fascinating adventures in water gardening is the cultivation of 
Lotus, famed from time immemorial for their association with ancient Egyptian 
civilization—a type of Water Garden often called a Nile Garden. Not only were the 
roots and seeds of these plants used for food by early Nile river populations, but the 
flowers and leaves inspired their art and are to be found as decorations on their 
architecmre. The modern Water Gardener will find their beautiful and fragrant 
blossoms, their luxuriant and attractive growths, equally as inspiring. 
The Lotus is found in many parts of the world. Nelumbiixm nucifera, that was 
grown for centuries along the Nile, was worshipped by the early Egyptians, so that 
it was popularly known as the Sacred or Egyptian Lotus. All varieties of Lotus bear 
leaves and flowers well above the water and may be used with almost any water 
garden plan, especially as a centerpiece and corner plantings. They will grow and 
flower equally well in urns or other containers if moisture is abundantly supplied. 
Seed pods of the Lotus are almost as attractive as the flowers which precede them. 
Leaves and seed pods of Lotus plants are often gilded or otherwise painted and made 
into unique interior decorative pieces. 
Lotus tubers, resembling large bananas, can only be shipped from May 1st to 
June 1st. 
After June 1st the plants are so large that they cannot be removed safely without 
their soil. However, we can furnish them as potted plants, which, of course, makes 
them more expensive, but more sure to grow when planted. The potted plants are 
furnished at $1.00 extra added to the prices shown on this page. Be very careful not 
to break the tip off of Lotus. 
Soil for Lotus should be the same as for Hardy Lilies, although they should be 
planted in only 6 in. to 10 in. of water. Set Tubers at an angle so that the growing 
tip is barely covered. Firm soil about tuber. Care should be exercised in handling 
and planting Lotus tubers so that the growing tip is not injured or broken. It is 
advisable to plant Lotus in large individual containers. 
AMERICAN LOTUS (N. lutea). A native 
variety, popularly known as Water Chinqua¬ 
pin, having large cream-yellow flowers of a 
delightful fragrance. *Each, $ 2 . 00 . 
SACRED OR EGYPTIAN LOTUS (N. nuci- 
fera). A hardy, vigorous, fragrant type hav¬ 
ing rose-tipped petals, shading to cream at 
the base. *Each, $ 2 . 00 . 
SHIROMAN L 9 TUS (N. shiroman). An 
outstanding variety having large globular, 
many petaled or double flowers of purest 
white rising amongst the immense blue-green 
foliage. *Each, $2.50. 
ANNIVERSARY LOTUS COLLECTION 
Lotus make striking center piece and back¬ 
ground plantings in the pool. They may also 
he grown in tubs or other such containers ar¬ 
ranged in the manner of the tub garden, and 
set anywhere about the garden or lawn, pref¬ 
erably in full sun. 
A choice collection of delightfully contrast¬ 
ing and fragrant plants which we can ship 
together are: One American Lotus, One Sa¬ 
cred Lotus, One Chinese or Shiroman Lotus 
(your choice). Three strong tubers, one of 
each variety, $5.25. 
CHINESE LOTUS (N. pekinensis rubrum 
plenum). An exceptional type. This variety is 
the only Lotus having fully double flowers of 
a rich rose red. *Each, $2.50. 
*Add $ 1.00 to above prices for potted plants 
after June 1 st. 
Egyptian Lotus 
SPECIAL NILE GARDEN COLLECTION 
2 Papyrus Plants 
2 Water Rushes 
2 Arrowhead 
2 Pontederia 
1 Sacred Lotus 
2 Water Hyacinth 
2 Water Lettuce 
2 Floating Heart 
2 Parrot’s Feather 
2 Bulrush 
2 Sweet Flag 
1 White Lotus Water Lily 
1 Blue Lotus Water Lily 
Twenty-three plants, including two Water 
Lilies and a Sacred Lotus, in collection, $ 6 . 75 . 
FISH AND SCAVENGERS FOR NILE GARDEN 
12 Comet Goldfish, 4-5 inch. 
6 Shubunkins, 3-4 inch. 
6 Fan tails, 2^/2 inch. 
1 Small Pool Collection of Scavengers (6 
Japanese Snails, 6 Black Ramshorn Snails, 
6 Tadpoles, 2 Clams, 2 Salamanders). 
This collection, $4.50. 
VICTORIA LILIES 
Water gardeners who have large pools or 
natural ponds or lakes may grow the amazing 
Victoria Lilies from tropical America, which 
produce leaves up to six feet in diameter with 
edges turning up three inches or more. Upon 
This diagrammatic illustration may serve as a 
plan for planting a typical Nile Garden, or 
merely as a suggestion to the inventive gar¬ 
dener for a general plan. Suggested planting 
arrangement illustrated: 1 and 2—Water 
Lilies, L — Lotus, A—Paper Plant and Cat¬ 
tails, Pontederia and Bulrush, C — Arrow¬ 
head and Sweet Flag, D^Floating Heart and 
Parrot’s Feather, F^ Water Hyacinth and 
Water Lettuce, 
opening, the huge, fragrant flowers are a 
cream-white with faint tracings of red which 
deepen and suffuse the petals so that on the 
third opening, the flower has changed almost 
completely to red. Victoria Lilies require 
planting boxes three or four feet square or 
ample room in natural waters. Even when 
dwarfed by crowding they are yet the most 
extraordinary members of the plant family. 
We supply them as low as $7.50 each, and so¬ 
licit inquiries from those whose water gar¬ 
dens provide space for them. 
STAR LILIES 
Star Lilies are very sturdy, easy to grow, and 
give a wealth of medium-sized flowers in a 
season. The long, pointed petals give the 
bloom a starry appearance; and their delight¬ 
ful fragrance, brilliant colors, and exception¬ 
al qualities as a cut flower make them a valu¬ 
able addition to the Water Garden. 
Star Lilies, $1.25 each. Blue Star, Rose Star, 
Purple Star, Red Star, Pink Star—Any three, 
your choice, collection, $3.25. 
CONCRETE PAINT 
A splendid Robin’s-Egg Blue. We sup¬ 
ply in quarts, half-gallons and gallons 
a specially prepared paint which not 
only preserves but beautifies a concrete 
pool. This paint will preserve the con¬ 
crete, prevent small leaks, and is non- 
injurious for plants or fish. The color 
is especially prepared to enhance the 
appearance of clear water. A quart will 
cover no to I 60 square feet of con¬ 
crete with one coat—a gallon 450 to 
550 square feet. Three or more coats 
should be applied to insure a perma¬ 
nent and wholly satisfactory finish. 
F. O. B. Martinsville or Saddle River. 
Per quart, $1.25; per half-gallon, $2.35; 
per gallon, $4.50. 
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1939 
