Colorful 

recommended for 

GONNERE 
A very beautiful, dazzling white variety of exquisite 
form, each blossom being almost a globe. It is particularly 
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 prac- 
tice to pick off the older ones. This will greatly $1 50 
assist in keeping the plant in continuous bloom.... 

MRS. RICHMOND: 
A magnificent blossom considered one of 
the finest 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 indescribable beauty. 
A very profuse bloomer. Does well in small 
pools. $3.00. 
For Cut Flowers 
If you have never used Hardy water 
lilies for table decoration you have 
missed one of their most attractive fea- 
tures. 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 supported 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. De- 
scriptions on page 28. 
SPECIAL OFFER 
COLLECTION No. L-1 
These three lilies are illustrated on 
this and the following page. Mrs. Rich- 
mond is considered by connoisseurs one 
of the choicest of all Hardy varieties. 
ATTRACTION. Red. 
MRS. RICHMOND. Pink. 
GONNERE. 
White. 
All three: -2s°3-2.. ee eee $515 

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WATE K LI LI ES the Earliest to Flower in the Spring 
WINTER HARDY EVERYWHERE 
Hardy Water Lilies should be the main- 
stay or backbone of every pool. Their per- 
manence and the fact that they bloom so 
early in the spring make them a “must” in 
every water garden. The plants are per- 
fectly 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 blos- 
soms a plant will produce 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 almost black. The clear 
yellow of such kinds as Sunrise blends into 
the apricot pinks and amber reds of the 
changeable sunset hues. Blue is the one color 
a to be found among the Hardy Water 
ilies. 
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. 
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. 

