•VAN NESS WATER GARDENS, Upland, California 
PLANTING. Hardy lilies should be planted HORI¬ 
ZONTALLY and with the crown well out of the soil. Trop¬ 
ical lilies should be planted upright and at the same depth 
as before being shipped as growing plants. Be careful that 
leaves of Tropicals do not become dry or they may not re¬ 
cover. 
LOTUS tubers should be planted HORIZONTALLY, 
care being taken to not break the crown off. A space should 
be bricked off for Lotus, as they crowd other plants out if 
allowed to grow freely in pool. 
In wild planting, to fill the pool for the first time, it is 
best to sprinkle the soil with a fine spray from the hose 
after lilies are set, then lay burlap sack down and place 
hose in this and fill very slowly; this does not disturb the 
planting and you will have a clear pool. 
A pool 4x6 feet will accommodate 3 or 4 lilies and sev¬ 
eral water plants. When receiving water plants do not 
allow them to become dry before planting: place in tub of 
water or cover with a wet sack until planted. 
Do not plant Tropic lilies in fresh water. Fill pool a few 
days before planting and allow water to become warm. 
PLANTING TIME. Hardy lilies may be planted at any 
time in mild climates. In California they begin to grow 
early in January and we can ship at any time suited to your 
locality and you should be the judge as to when you should 
have them started growing. Tropical lilies should not be 
planted until an average temperature of 70° is maintained. 
Early planting only leads to disappointment. A good time 
to plant is after June 1st in all except the Southern States, 
where they may safely be planted around May 1st. 
WINTER CARE. Hardy lilies may safely be wintered 
over in the pool, provided the roots do not freeze. In ex¬ 
treme cold climates cover with boards and give an extra 
covering of straw. Should it seem advisable to lift the lilies 
before cold weather arrives, they may be stored in a cool 
cellar, being careful that they do not dry out, as dry rot 
will be sure to attack them and they will be lost. 
SPRING CLEANING. Early in the spring, before the 
lilies begin to grow, all debris should be cleaned out of the 
pool. It is not necessary to remove the soil or drain the 
pool oftener than once in two years. 
All cleaning and re-planting should be done early in the 
spring or fishspawn will be destroyed. 
INSECT ENEMIES. Water lilies are practically free 
from pests. Aphis being the most troublesome. This may be 
controled by spraying with the hose early in the morning, 
then the fish will eat them. The main thing is to begin 
spraying at the first sign of Aphis. 
MUDDY POOLS. The water in a new pool often be¬ 
comes discolored. This will clear up in a short time if a 
quantity of oxygenating plants are used, such as Anacharis, 
Myriophyllum and Parrots-feather. Place a hose or drip in 
the pool which will help to overcome this condition. Do not 
change the water, as that will not help. Have a good supply 
of snails in pool to help clean up Algae and keep the water 
pure. 
WATER LILIES 
Have you ever noticed that, no difference what the beauty 
of the garden may be, in harmony of planting, in beauty of 
landscaping, the visitor drifts to the Water Lily Pool and 
there finds a sanctuary, a place where one can forget the 
trials of everyday life and find the charm and solace that 
only exquisite beauty can bestow. 
SO EASY TO GROW 
It’s easy to have a Water garden, even in an apartment. 
Some of the Pygmae lilies will grow in a dishpan, providing 
you have a sunny window. Fill dishpan half full of good 
garden soil and plant Water Poppy, Water Hyacinth, Water 
Snowflake and some of the Water grasses and you will be 
pleased with the results. 
Then you may have a real beauty spot by making a Tub 
garden. The one illustrated on page 2 has a group of 5 half 
barrels, and was made by sawing barrels in two, painting- 
inside and out with a heavy coat of Asphaltum to preserve 
the wood. Sinic barrels in the soil and pile rocks around 
them and plant with the smaller varieties of lilies. These 
will be found under the heading, Pygmae lilies, in another 
part of the Catalogue. 
HARDY LILIES 
The Hardy lilies are among the easiest grown of any 
flower. After planting they need no attention except to 
keep the water level right and break off dead leaves. They 
grow in a wonderful array of colors and shapes and are a 
constant joy to all who grow them. 
California Water lilies have the advantage of our long, 
warm summers and put on a marvelous growth during this 
period, assuring you of strong plants, which will burst into 
bloom soon after being planted in your pool. The many 
letters from our customers telling us of this fact make us 
very happy, and we assure you nothing goes out from our 
Nursery that we would not be happy to receive. 
We have the choicest of the varieties which we are offer¬ 
ing at very attractive prices. 
Sunrise 
YELLOW 
Sunrise. This magnificent lily with its canary yellow blos¬ 
soms stands well above the water on graceful stems; the 
petals are crinkled like a chrysanthemum, is an excellent 
bloomer and much admired by all who see it. $1.75. 
Chromatella (Marliac yellow). Bright yellow blossoms with 
broad curving petals. A good bloomer. The leaves are 
handsomely blotched and the plant a vigorous grower. 
$ 1 . 00 . 
Moorei. A new lily from Australia, deeper in color than 
Marliac. A choice plant with large blossoms and showy 
leaves. $1.50. 
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