THREE SPRINGS FISHERIES -LILYPONS 
A WATER GARDEN 
In a Wooden Tub or Tubs 
T UB gardens are growing in demand. Because you live in a city, or on rented property, or for any reason do not wish 
to spend the money for a concrete pool, or build a pond, is no reason why you should not have the pleasure of the Water 
Lily and Goldfish. Many of the best Water Lilies are peculiarly adapted to Tub Culture, such as the Helen Fowler, Pink; the 
Odorata, White; the Chromatella, Yellow; the Paul Hariot, Changeable; all very pretty. 
These tubs may be placed upon a block of wood above ground or sunk into the ground to any depth. They may be 
bought singly or in groups of two or three. 
You may place into the tub an old dishpan filled with soil. In winter remove the pan to your cellar and upset the tub. 
Place the Goldfish in your aquarium in the house. Next season get the old pan, refill the tub and put out the goldfish and 
you are ready again. Your lily roots should be divided every few years. You may, if you prefer, omit the pan and place 
6 to 8 inches of soil in the tub, plant your lily and fill with water. 
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TUB AND HOW TO MAKE IT. For this we recommend a kerosene, linseed oil barrel or any kind of a vinegar or 
cider barrel. A barrel OF ABOUT 50 GALLONS should be sawed in half, making two tubs. Place one, not over two roots, 
in an old discarded wash pan which has been well filled with soil and manure, one part good rich cow manure to three parts 
soil. Over this place an inch or so of sand, if available. Place this into the half barrel and fill within an inch or two of the 
top. Only add enough water from time to time to take care of evaporation. In winter upset the barrel, remove the pan to 
your cellar or other place to prevent freezing. If you prefer you can place the soil directly into the tub or half barrel and 
plant in the soil. This would probably give more blooms, as there would be more soil. 
WHERE TO PUT IT. About the only care that must be exercised in placing a tub is to put it where the sun will 
shine on it. If you live in a crowded or congested section you may place it on your front or back porch. It may be suspended 
or not. It requires very small space, only about 2 V 2 feet square. No yard is too small for it. On either or both sides of 
the entrance to your home, it will be a source of endless admiration. When you bear in mind that it is not a monthly but 
a daily bloomer, you can see why lilies are becoming so popular. New flowers will open every day to greet you, and lilies 
will bloom from early Spring until killed by frost. 
The largest acreage in the world devoted to Water Lilies and Aquatics. 
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