VAN NESS WATER GARDENS, Upland, California 

LOTUS 
“The Lotus blooms below the barren peak: 
The Lotus blows by ever-winding 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 
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 plant bulb with fuzzy end up, in a warm, sunny location, 
away from Hardy lilies so bulb will not be shaded. They will 
start to grow only after weather becomes warm, but will put 
on an immense growth in a short time and will bloom most 
abundantly. 
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 
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. Cover with 2 inches of soil, leaving growing point 
just out of the soil. Cover with 6 inches of water until growth 
begins, when the depth may be increased if necessary. While 
Lotus is hardy it should not be planted too early as growth 
should begin at once after planting or bulb is apt to decay. 
We have a method of holding bulbs so they may be planted 
as late as June 15. 
Red Lotus. Mammoth double blossoms of an American 
beauty shade; not a deep red. Blossoms often a foot across 
and very double. A choice variety. $2.50. 
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. 
Album Striatum. A striking variation of the Japanese Lotus. 
Flowers large and very fragrant. The white petals are 
tipped, edged and faintly 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. 



Pink Star 
Nine 
