VAN NESS WATER GARDENS, Upland, Cali f ornia 
LOTUS 
“The Lotus blooms below the barren peak: 
The Lotus blows by ever-w’inding creek: 
Let us swear an oath, and keep it with an equal mind, 
In the Lotus-land to live and lie reclined.” 
—Lord Alfred Tennyson. 
Sacred Lotus 
Poets have sung of Lotus, nations have and do hold it in 
reverence: and small wonder that this is true. One has only 
to come upon a pool planted with these Oriental flowers to 
realize that they are God given: with their wonderous beauty, 
standing high above the water, their mammoth leaves and 
their queer seed pods all blending into a picture of such 
startling beauty as to be breath taking. 
These plants are hardy and may be grown almost any¬ 
where in the U. S., blooming better the second year than the 
first. The bulbs look like a peeled banana, the crown is at 
the long end of the bulb. The crown should be placed up, 
with the bulb placed horizontally. Great care should be 
taken not to break the crown off, as that renders the bulb 
worthless. Cannot be shipped after June 1st. 
Nelumbium Speciosum (pink). Egyptian sacred Lotus. An 
excellent variety. Very hardy and free growing. Possesses 
a strange, haunting fragrance. $1.50. 
Nelumbium Flavens. A splendid variety that has cream col¬ 
ored flowers. A good bloomer. $1.25. 
Double Red Lotus (Pekinensis rubium plenum). Mammoth 
double red blossoms, often a foot across. A very choice 
variety. $2.50. 
Album Striatum. A striking variation of the Japanese Lotus. 
Flowers large and very fragrant. The white petals are 
tipped, edged and faintl}^ striped with rosy carmine. $2.00. 
Lotus Seed Pods, These are used in many ways, for decora¬ 
tions, winter boquets, etc., resembling a wasp’s nest. They 
are indeed a novelty. 25c, 35c and 50c per doz. 
STAR LILIES 
These lilies are of the Tropical lily family, but are hardier. 
Splendid bloomers, often bearing over 100 blooms in a sea¬ 
son. They are splendid for cut flowers, lasting for several 
days and filling the room with their delightful fragrance. 
Star lilies are shipped as tubers, and in planting be sure 
and keep the sprouted end uppermost. Keep away from 
Hardy lilies as they start earlier than Star lilies and will 
crowd them out. 
Blue Star. A clear blue, with blossoms standing high above 
the water. Rich green leaves. $1.25. 
Pink Star (Stella Gurney). A soft pink blossom. Splendid 
bloomer. $1.25. 
Rose Star. A deeper shade of pink but of same shape, and 
a good bloomer. $1.25. 
Red Star (Mrs. Ward). The deepest red of the Tropical va¬ 
rieties. $1.50. 
ALL 4 VARIETIES FOR $4.00 
Pink Star 
TESTIMONIALS 
La Jolla, Calif. 
Van Ness Water Gardens. 
Dear Sirs—Received the lily in good condition. It sure is a 
niee one and bloomed the ne.xt day. Yours truly, 
A. C. FLEMING. 
Trenton, Mo. 
Van A^ess Water Gardens. 
Dear Sir—The Lotus arrived in fine condition. It has been a 
pleasure to do business zoith you. Tha)iks. 
W. P. HANLEY. 
Galveston, Te.v. 
Van Ness Water Gardens, 
Upland, Calif. 
Gentlemen—The tropical lilies arrived today in excellent con¬ 
dition and just as fresh as if they hadn’t been moved. Thanks 
for the extra night bloomer you sent me and zidiich I appreciate 
very much. It's a pleasure to get such nice plants. 
Yours truly, 
ED. J. DE BARBIERIS. 
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