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HELPFUL HINTS 
FIRST BLOSSOMS—Do not be discouraged with the first few lily blooms; they are naturally small and poorly colored. 



LARGEST LILIES—Mrs. Edwards Whitaker, Missouri, Blue Beauty, General Pershing, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Emily 
Hutchings, Sunrise, Conqueror, Amabalis, Rene Gerard, Attraction, Rose Arey. 
FRAGRANT LILIES—Mrs. Edward Whitaker, Blue Beauty, Gen. Pershing, Mrs. C. W. Ward, Panama Pacific, August 
Koch, Rose Arey, Pink Opal, W. B. Shaw, James Brydon and Somptuosa. All lotus are very fragrant. 
ODORATAS—A term applied to those hardy pink lilies which are descendants from the Wild Cape Cod Lily. They 
differ from the other hardy lilies in several ways: (1.) they are much more fragrant than the other hardy lilies; (2.) 
they open and close a few hours earlier; (3.) they have much smaller roots; (4.) they are faster multipliers;' (5.) they 
do not bloom as freely as other varieties until they have formed a colony of several roots (requires 2 to 3 months). Odor- 
atas include Rose Arey, Pink Opal, W. B. Shaw. Divide them every 2 years, change their soil, and set back 2 or 3 of 
the main roots. Every pool should have at least 1 of them because of their remarkable beauty. 
CHANGING WATER—Do not change water after lilies are planted, as this slows up their blooming. Merely add to it 
as it evaporates. 
FREEST BLOOMERS—All of the Tropicals (excepting H. C. Haarstick) are very free flowering. Of the Hardies, the 
following lead the list: Morning Glory, James Brydon, Golden Cup, Paul Hariot, Comanche, Conqueror, Amabalis, 
Neptune, Rene Gerard, Gloriosa, Aflame, M. Flesh, M. Rose, Attraction, Robinsoni, Somptuosa. Close behind come 
Sunrise Snowball and Pink Opal. 
TUB GARDEN—We highly recommend any of the freest bloomers except the giants for the tub garden. Merely filla 
half barrel or tub half full of dirt and plant. Sink the tub in the ground for best results. Tub gardens are very popu- 
lar, economical, and satisfactory. (See page 22). 
PARTIAL SHADE—If your pool is in a partially shady location, plant any of the above free-blooming lilies. You will 
not get quite so many blooms as if your pool were in a sunny location, but you will get some. 
BLOOMING SEASON—Hardies bloom best here in the North during June, July, and August. Tropicals are at their 
best in August, September and October. By ordering both Hardies and Tropicals, you can have five months of con- 
tinuous blooming. 
DURATION OF BLOOMS—Each flower lasts from 3 to 5 days depending upon the variety. Many last for over a week 
when cut and taken into the house. 
CUT FLOWERS—Both Hardies and Tropicals make wonderful cut flowers. The Hardies must have their whole stem 
immersed in water, otherwise they will wilt. A round, flat goldfish bowl, is the most ideal container for Hardies. Set 
lilieson rim. If kept away from strong light, they usually stay open day and night for about a week. Rose Arey, 
Morning Glory, and Golden Cup are especially lovely in the house. Tropicals are best of all. 
IDEAL DEPTH OF WATER—For Hardies: 1 foot. For Tropicals: 8inches. For Lotus: 8inches. For shallow water 
plants: moist soil to 8 inches. Blocks can be placed under Tropical Lily and Lotus containers to raise them to right 
depth, if necessary. 
IDEAL SOIL DEPTH—Six inches to one foot. 
DIVIDING—Roots of Hardies should be divided every second year, allowing at least 6 inches of root attached to crown 
Dividing can be accomplished by breaking roots apart with hands or by cutting them with knife. 
CHANGING SOIL—Give lilies new soil every second year. Use garden loam (or sod) and mix in 2 or 3 lbs. of SLO- 
CUM’S PERFECTUM for each lily. 
SEPARATING LOTUS—Lotus shoot out long vines (similar to a strawberry) underneath the soil in all directions. 
They should be separated from the rest of the pool either by partitions or by placing them in large boxes. Otherwise, 
they might spread all over a small pool in one season, crowding the other plants. 
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