VAN NESS WATER GARDENS, Upland, California 


Azure Pickerel Plant 
Described on page 15. 
Fountain grass (Pennisetum ruppeli). Narrow, graceful 
blades. Grows in clump to height of two feet. Feathery 
plumes, shaded with red. One of the finest poolside 
Plantswmcoce 
Phalaris (arundinacea varigata). Ribbon grass. Excellent for 
borders. Height 12 inches. 15c; 2 for 25c. 
Phormium (cookianum). Fine, long striped foliage. Leaves 
about 2 inches wide, often 5 feet long. Very striking near 
a pool. 50c. 
Carex (morrowi). Leaves flat, striped and grass like. Six 
inches tall; 15c: 
Zephyranthus (candida). Narrow leaves about 12 inches 
long. Blooming late spring and through the summer. 
White. 6 for 25c. 
Zephyranthus (carinata). Flat, narrow leaves, flowers about 
3 inches long, lily shaped; deep pink. 3 for 25c. 
Campanula Tupineta. Dwarf variety, shiny green leaves, 
bright blue blossoms. One of the choicest Campanulas. 15c. 
POOLSIDE PLANTS 
Torch lily (Tritoma). Tall spikes of brilliant red flowers. 
One of the showiest of this group. 25c. 
Day lily. Bright yellow, blooming in the spring. Foliage 
green the year round: 25c. 
Lopezia (Mosquito bush). A pretty little trailing Mexican 
plant with fine, bronze leaves and small pink blossoms in 
great profusion. Flowers shaped like a mosquito. Should 
have plenty of sun. 15c. 
Mullen Pink (Lychnis coronaria). A perennial which is most 
satisfactory, needing only good drainage and little water. 
A glow of cerise-pink blossoms in the spring. 
ise: 
Foliage 
grey-green. 




Fountain Grass 
Helxine (Baby’s Tears). Very dwarf, moss-like creeping 
plant, with tiny bright green leaves forming a lacy mat. A 
pretty plant for the shade, under trees and in the rock 
garden. Large portion 25c. 

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