
Saually ater May 20h 1a the lateude a 
of New York and Chicago. Plantings _ 
farther south may be made much 

earlier. We ship at the proper time for Plants 
Re es oe Reds : 
to be made, or any time, on requ 

ron eoom pool sine hy giving th 
proper temperatures and additions of 
Grassyfork "Big Bloom” and fresh © 
soil occasionally. 
or in a heavily shaded pool tend to 
go dormant. When this happens the 
plant is not dead. By placing root in 
warm shallow water growth will 
recommence. It is to avoid this un- 
necessary delay in growth that we 
advise against too early planting. 
For greatest number of blooms only 
8 to 12 inches of water should be al- 
are received set out in shallow water; 
then fill up the pool as plants de- 
velop. For best results the pool 
should be exposed to full sunlight. 
HOW TO PLANT 
The root of the Hardy Lilies should 
be pressed into the mud so that the 
growing tip is covered. Tielees 
etal tel ee fecding roots | rc 
have caught hold. If the bottom is 
very hard or stony, plant lily roots in 
light holders filled with heavy loam growth are hea 
to which one-fourth cow manure has _—- visable | 
been added and sink in the desired 
spot. For most blooms water depth 
should not exceed two feet in sum- 
mer, but be careful to select a spot 
Eee eee re rinter The 
winter depth is unimportant; the 
deeper the safer. Hardy et bites ( 
will bloom in 3 to 5 feet of water, but 

