VAN NESS WATER GARDENS, Upland, California 
Water Plants for the Small Water Garden 
These plants may be used in dishpans, tubs 

and half-barrels as well as adding beauty to 
the larger pool. 
Water Snowflake (Nymphoides indicum). A 
dainty little plant is the Water Snowflake. 
The flowers are about an inch across and 
have 5 petals, each resembling a flake of 
snow. They will do well in 6 inches of 
water, either in pool or dishpan. 25c. 
Floating Heart (Nymphoides peltatum). Has 
bright yellow, fringed flowers of medium 

size, with leaves like a Pigmy lily. 20c; 
Snowflake 3 for 50c. Water Hyacinth 
Water Poppy (Linnocharis humboldti). An old favorite, The flower is antler shaped and each antler flecked with 
with blossoms like a California poppy. Each plant throws 
black. The leaves are oblong and float on the water. 
out runners bearing blossoms all summer. 10c; 3 for 25c. 
Does well in either sun or shade. Blooms all winter in 
Primrose creeper |Ousciscetrepeney aor neo lan een Southern California and the Southern states. 35c. 
bright glossy leaves and blossoms like a primrose. 3 for : : , ne : 
ae = p Azure Hyacinth (Eichhornia azurea). A trailing variety. 
Flowers a rich blue, with yellow eye. A rank grower, and 
Water Hawthorne (Aponogeton distachyus). Snowy white makes a great showing soon after planting. Does well 
flowers with the fragrance of the English Hawthorne. among the lilies. 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes major). Flowers a delicate orchid, 
in trusses like a Hyacinth. Does best in partial shade. Splendid spawning 
bed for fish. 3 for 25c. 
Water Chestnut (Trapa natans). A hardy plant resembling Water Fern, 
with mottled red leaves. The large seeds are spiked and armoured and 
fall to the bottom of the pool when ripe. 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes). This 
is similar to Water Hyacinth in 
habit but more rare and delicate. It 
grows best in semi-shade and pre- 
fers a moist atmosphere, so should 
be sprinkled at times. Is a rosette of 
soft blue green leaves, sometimes 
measuring 10 inches in diameter. 
2 for 25c. 

Bellingham, Wash. 
Dear Mrs. Van Ness: 
Just a card to let you know the lilies 
arrived in perfect shape, are planted and 
blooming. We are delighted with them, 
the buds were not injured at all in trans- 
portation. 
Sincerely yours, 
MRS. ROBERT GRAHAM. 

Hawthorne Water Poppy 
Twelve 
