Coborful 
HARDY WATER LILIES 
The Earliest to Flower in the Spring 
WINTER HARDY EVERYWHERE 
Hardy Water Lilies should be the mainstay or backbone of every pool. Their permanence and the fact that they bloom so early 
in the spring make them a “‘must’’ in every water garden. The plants are perfectly winter hardy in even the coldest weather standing 
temperatures of 50 degrees below zero without damage if given a little protection. They commence blooming very early, almost as 
soon as the ice melts away, and continually produce a display until early fall. 
It is surprising the number of 
fine blossoms a plant will pro- 
duce in a season. Some varieties, 
as Gloriosa, will have two and 
three flowers open at a time for 
months on end. They come in a 
great color range from dazzling 
white through all the shades of 
pink and rose to red and darkest 
crimson, some varieties being al- 
most black. The clear yellow of 
such kinds as Sunrise blends in- 
to the apricot pinks and amber 
reds of the changeable sunset 
hues. Blue is the one color not 
to be found among the Hardy 
Water Lilies. 
The blossoms in general float 
upon the water or are held on 
very short stems above it in 
great contrast to the Tropical 
kinds which bear their flowers 
on stout 6 to 12 inch stems. 
They are equally at home in 
the smallest tub gardens or in 
the largest pool and in fact just 
seem to grow and take care of 
themselves. Our collection is the 
largest in America. 


GONNERE 
A very beautiful, dazzling white variety 
of exquisite form, each blossom being al- 
most a globe. It is particularly recom- 
mended for contrast seeming to intensify 
the reds and blues of the other varieties. 
It likes a good rich loam. If the leaves 
become crowded it is a good practice to 
pick off the older ones. This will 
greatly assist in keeping the plant $1 50 
in continuous bloom 
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OFFER 
COLLECTION No. G-1 
These three lilies are 
illustrated on this and the 
following page. Mrs. Rich- 
mond is considered by con- 
noisseurs one of the choic- 
est of all Hardy varieties. 
ATTRACTION. Red. 
MRS. RICHMOND. Pink. 
GONNERE., 
poate td $515 
At Left: 
MRS. RICHMOND: 
A magnificent blossom 
considered one of the fin- 
est in form and color yet 
introduced. The huge and 
massive blossoms shade 
from rose to strawberry 
pink at the base of the 
petals giving it an inde- 
scribable beauty. A very 
profuse bloomer. Does well 
in small pools. $3.00. 
ay. 

For Cut Flowers 
If you have never used Hardy 
water lilies for table decoration 
you have missed one of their 
most attractive features. You will 
need a shallow bowl in which to 
float one or two small lily pads. 
Cut the flowers with stems only 
2 inches long pushing the stems 
through a hole in the leaf blades. 
They will last three or four days. 
They must float on the water sup- 
ported by the pads. At a luncheon 
your friends will exclaim over the 
charming effect. 
Pygmy Lilies 
These charming dwarf varieties 
with their bright blossoms and 
neat growth will add a touch of 
distinction to your pool. Plant 
them where space is too cramped 
for more robust kinds. Descrip- 
tions on page 23. 
SIRIUS 
An outstanding variety with very dark red petals 
in a cup of almost white sepals. No other lily has a 
deeper red or is more vividly colored. Its chief glory 
however is in its attractive wine-red leaves richly 
mottled with maroon. The young leaves unfold with 
the color of burgundy, a delight to the eye. It is a 
French introduction but has proven itself well adapted 
to American gardens. $2.50. 
