VAN NESS WATER GARDENS, Upland, California 



The Mrs. Edwards IWhitaker Tropic Lily. These lilics measure 11% inches across; 
the plant being in bloom all summer. 
TROPICAL LILIES— Continued 
Mrs. Edwards Whitaker. This lily is the largest in the day 
blooming class, having been known to measure 14 inches 
across. The flowers are a lavender-blue on first opening, 
but as flower ages becomes almost white. This lily stays 
open almost all day. $2.25. 
Governor Louis Emerson. Huge china-blue flowers with a 
wonderful fragrance. The foliage is very attractive, hav- 
ing handsome brown stripes on rich green. $2.00. 
Whitaker Gigantea. The largest of all tropic lilies. A very 
delicate shade of blue, turning to white as the flower 
ages. $2.25. 
Mrs. W. R. James. A new, deep pink lily. The blossoms 
are large and well formed. Blooms profusely all summer. 
$2.00. 
Chicago. A clear pink lily, with quantities of large blossoms; 
having as many as 8 blossoms at one time. The leaves are 
profusely spotted with mahogany, making a very attractive 
Diantues2.25- 
Pink Pearl. Large, silvery blossoms, pink with pure white 
throat. Exceptionally large and very attractive. $2.00. 
Mrs. Buskirk. One of the finest of pink water lilies, very 
distinct in color and a good bloomer. Awarded Gold 
Medal at Cleveland Flower Show. $2.25. 
Francis B. Griffith. The darkest purple of all water lilies: 
is of moderate growth, is a leaf propagator and a good 
bloomer. One of the most admired lilies for its rich color- 
ing. $2.00. 
A splendid cay blooming tropic. Rich 
Stamens very numerous, dark crim- 
$2.00. 
Zanzabar Rosea. A lily very similar in type to Purple Zan., 
differing only in color. Blossoms rose colored with deep 
rose stamens. $1.75. 
Zanzabar Purple. 
blue-purple flowers. 
son. Very fragrant. 
Mrs. Geo. Pring. Immense white flowers, opening early and 
staying open until late in the afternoon. Bloom until 
frost comes. When given room, makes a_ wonderful 
growth, but adapts itself to a small space and blooms con- 
tinually. $1.75. 
Wm. Stone. This is a particularly attractive violet-blue lily. 
Blossoms star shaped, yellow stamens tipped with blue. 
Special. $1.50. 
Marmorata. A lily similar in size and shape to Mrs. Whitaker, 
but has deeper blue flowers and the leaves are heavier 
blotched with dark red. The blossoms fade with age, but 
keep the blue tinge until blossom is gone. $2.00. 
General Pershing. This lily is undoubtedly the finest of the 
pink day-blooming Tropics. The flowers are 8 inches across 
and are very double. They open very early in the morning 
and stay open until late in the evening. The color is a deep 
orchid pink, with pink stamens. Very fragrant. $2.25. 
Independence. Very large bright pink flowers. Plant begins 
to bloom when very small, and blooms continuously until 
frost comes. Will do well either in tubs or large pool. $1.75. 
Golden West. This beautiful new peach-pink lily is the first 
hybrid descendant of the St. Louis Tropical lily. Its peach- 
pink color changes to a lovely apricot as the plant ma- 
tures. The light green leaves are heavily speckled with 
maroon. It is an excellent bloomer and a splendid addition 
to the Tropical lily family. $3.00. 

Menlo Park, Calif., 
May 17/41. 
—F 
“an Ness Water Gardens. 
Upland. Calif. 
Dear Sirs: 
My lilies arrived today—are already planted. I am so glad I 
left the selection of plants to you. I’m sure they are the finest; 
have never seen more beautiful specimens and they appeared to 
have been packed by an artist, They arrived in excellent con- 
dition. fresh and moist. The gift Night-bloomer sounds lovely. 
Thank you so much for it and thanks again for the beautiful 
service. 
Very truly yours, 
MRS. GARDNER R. CALIO. 
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