How to Plant Water Lilies *** i ae 
THEIR CULTURE, GROWTH AND CARE OF POOLS 
HE culture of water lilies is very simple and there are no 
stumbling blocks such as one often runs into in caring for 
many garden plants. Since they grow in water they do not need 
daily attention to watering. In hot, dry weather they will not 
burn up nor will they drown out in prolonged, cold rains. 
Most aquatics are gross feeders and ap- 
preciate a rich soil. They will grow well in 
any type of soil if enriched either with 
Johnson’s Water Lily Fertilizer or with cow 
or stable manure. In poor soils they can- 
not make the lush, green growth you have 
a right to expect. Thus unless your soil is 
exceptionally rich we advise some form 
of fertilizer. Do not use too much but sol 
low instructions below. ; 
Remember that aquatics thrive best 
where they receive at least a reasonable 
amount of sunlight. Shady water is very 
cold. 
CARE OF THE NEW POOL 
There are two different ways to prepare 
your pool for planting. The simplest and 
most convenient way is to plant in boxes 
filled with earth. This makes it much more 
practical to thoroughly clean the pool in 
spring and helps greatly to keep the growth 
of plants in check. 
In very small pools or where a are too 
shallow, i.e., less than 12 inches, it is 
sometimes best to cover the bottom with 
soil, allowing for from 6 to 12 inches of 
water. However, unless the plants are 
watched, the stronger kinds are liable to 
smother out the less vigorous. There is 
much to be said for both methods, but the 
more experienced growers seem to prefer 
boxes. 
After he soil or boxes are in we have 
found it stimulating to plant growth to 
drain the pool in about 10 days and fill 
with fresh water. To prevent the plants 
being” injured by drying while draining they 
may be protected by; wet rags) or news- 
‘papers. 
at least 15 inches square and, 
,especially prepared, very economical, 
‘gives splendid results. See below for prices. 
Boxes Should Ae 
if pool is 
deep enough, 12 inches in depth. Larger 
boxes up to 2. or 3 feet square will give 
you prize winning blossoms. Make them of 
pine wood and they will last 20 years. 
Never use redwood! 
BOX CONSTRUCTION. 
SOIL. The best ‘soil is a good. garden 
loam such as roses do well in. A clay or 
heavy loam is better than a sandy one as 
it has enough fertility to carry the plants 
through a vigorous season’s growth. Lilies, 
however, are not particular and we have 
grown show specimens 
soil.. 
FERTILIZERS. Cow manure is very good 
used at the rate of one shovelful to four of 
soil. Used thus it does not need to be de- 
cayed. Mix well and pack moderately firm 
in the boxes. Stable manure may be used 
as above. Chicken and rabbit manure must 
be used with great care and in small 
amounts, as they are much given to burn- 
ing the roots. We suggest as the simplest 
and most satisfactory fertilizer that John- 
son’s Water Lily Fertilizer be used. It is 
and 
Where cow or other animal fertilizers 
‘are used we suggest draining and refilling 
as described under ‘‘Care of New Pools.’’ 

Use Johnson's Water Lily Fertilizer | 
The result of years of experience this excellent: aqua- 
is compounded on our own formula. — 
Splendid, too, for all kinds of flowers and pot plants! 
Feed all plants as per instructions on label. 
nomical, for it is 3 times as concentrated as ordinary 
Ib. or 1 cupful to each 
tic plant food 
_ chemical fertilizers. Mix % 
bushel of soil for water lilies, 
These prices are prepaid to. your door! Cay 3 
5 Ib. bag 
10 Ib. bag 
78 
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not lay the plants in the sun but keep them 
wrapped or place in a pail of water. After 
the boxes are ready you may plant before 
turning the water in if you cover them with 
‘Perhaps the safest way. 
is to delay planting until the water rises 
above the boxes. We generally fill the pool 
several days before > planting so ene sun 
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