U. S. ROUTE 27, MT. AIRY, CINCINNATI, OHIO 13 
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THE SACRED LOTUS 
E HAVE all heard of the 
Sacred Lotus of the ancient 
Egyptians. Today this plant 
_is available exactly as it grew four 
thousand years ago. To those who 
have not seen this fascinating 
plant, our description of its hand- 
some shieldlike leaves, its gorg- 
eous flowers, its large and unusual 
seed pod, will be the more inter- 
esting when told that the Lotus is 
a vigorous grower as soon as it 
becomes established. 
The plants are hardy and grow 
under the same conditions as the 
hardy water lilies. They are ad- 
mirably suited for planting in a 
sunken tub or half-barrel filled up 
to four inches of the top with rich 
soil. It will only be necessary to 
keep adding water as it evap- 
orates. 
The leaves and flowers are 
borne on long stems high above 
water so that they will form a 
beautiful center or corner decora- 
tion for a pool. 
In planting the Lotus, care 
should be taken not to break the 
growing point from tubers, there- 
fore press into the soil gently, 
and cover with a small flat stone. 
IMPERIAL TARO 
This group of plants is one of the striking 
ornamental leaved aquatics to use in center 
or at corners. Likes roots in water, but not too 
deep (2” or less) over crown of plant. Grows 
to be 2 to 3 feet tall. 
IMPERIAL TARO—Dark green leaves with 
attractive dark brown and violet black mark- 
ings on them. May be potted in jardeniers and 
used in the house. 
60c each. 
PURPLE STEM TARO [Colocasia Mulfi- 
flora)—tLeaves are rich green on purple stem. 
Very ornamental. Grows to be 3 to 4 feet tall. 
60c each. 
GREEN TARO — Similar to the Japanese 
Taro, but entirely green color. Grows easily. 
25¢ each. 

These photographs, taken at “LAKEVIEW,” show the remarkable development of the 

EGYPTIAN LOTUS (Nelumbium Speciosum] 
—The Lotus of the Ancient Egyptians. It has 
immense fragrant pink flowers and is Hardy. 
Tabers, $1.75 each. 
Potted plants, $2.00 each. 
AMERICAN LOTUS [Nelumbium Lutea)— 
A superb variety native to some of our South- 
ern and Southwestern States. Flowers are 8” 
to 10” diameter, light golden yellow color. 
Tubers, $1.75 each. 
Potted plants, $2.00 each. 
DOUBLE WHITE LOTUS [{Nelumbium Shir- 
oman}—A strong growing variety. Flowers 
are cream colored at first and have many 
petals. Later change to white. Good for cut 
flowers. 
Tubers, $2.00 each. 
Potted plants, $2.50 each. 
DOUBLE FLOWERING ROSE LOTUS [Ne- 
lumbium Roseum Plenum)—Beautiful double 
flowers of deep rosy red. Furnished in potted 
plants only. 
Tubers, $2.00 each. 
Potted plants, $2.50 each. 
NILE GARDEN 
COLLECTION 
COLLECTION No. X2 
One Egyptian Lotus, two Egyptian 
Paper Plants (Papyrus), six Water 
Hyacinths, six Water Poppies. (Value, 
$3.70.) 
Special Collection Price, 
$3.25 

VICTORIA REGIA 
WATER LILY 
VICTORIA REGIA is probably the largest 
fresh water plant in the world, and certainly 
the most spectacular. These amazing Water 
Lilies are natives of South America. 
The Victoria Lily was named in 1827 after 
Quéen Victoria, and the largest native plant 
ever recorded had leaves measuring six feet 
five inches in diameter. It is quite easy to 
grow plants with leaves the size of those we 
show in the pictures. (Over four feet 
diameter. ) 
Victorias are annuals up north. They may 
be safely planted outside early in June and 
should be given a box of good soil 3 to 4 
feet square by one foot deep. The crown of 
Victoria shauld be planted only 6 inches 
below the water. They are very showy, and 
grow rapidly in large pools, or lakes where 
the water level is constant, and where plants 
are protected from strong winds. 
A water surface at least 12 by 12 feet 
should be set aside for one plant. They 
bloom frequently during August and Septem- 
ber. The flowers are very fragrant and are 
from 8 to 15 inches diameter. 
Plants (from 8 in, Pots), each $10.00 




NELUMBIUM OR LOTUS 
PLEASE NOTE: Lotus is supplied as a tuber 
until June 1st only. Later in the Spring the plants 
have grown too much to be moved safely without 
their soil, and are then furnished as potted plants, 
which makes them more expensive, but surer to 
grow when planted. Plant the tubers about three 
inches under the soil in a horizontal position with 
the growing tip just exposed. (Do not break tip 
off.) Cover tuber with earth and place a small 
flat stone over it (but not on growing point) to 
hold it down until the roots take hold. After 
June 1st Lotus is supplied as a potted plant only. 

Lily Boxes and Tubs 
For Pool Plants 
We offer two sizes of clear Cypress 
Water Lily Boxes to use in pools. Made 
of %” best grade Clear Cypress, free 
from sap, will last many years in your 
pool. Can be used for Water Lilies, 
Lotus, and Bog Plants. Outside dimen- 
sions are given. F.O.B. Cincinnati. 
Size 17 x 17 x 12” deep; weight each, 
152183 
Price, each, $1.60 
Size 20 x 23 x 12” deep; weight each, 
18 Ibs. 
Price, each, $2.10 


Victoria Regia Water Lily. 
