BUILD 
A POOL 
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BUILD YOUR OWN WATER GARDEN 
Your lawn or garden will take on more beauty and interest 
with the addition of a water garden. Whether your pool is 
elaborate or simple—after it is stocked with ornamental fishes, 
interesting aquatic plants, and colorful lilies, you will have a 
never ending source of pleasure and beauty. A pool flourishes 
from early Spring until late Fall. It will reward you with 
delightful evening hours filled with the fragrance of tropical 
lilies, a cool restful spot on summer afternoons, a vivid, 
enchanting garden stage for all hours of the day. Simple to 
build—the cost of erection and maintenance is small. Below 
are general instructions for building concrete pools. For more 
details write for our folder ‘Building Concrete Lily Pools.” 
It’s free. Better still, why not come and talk to us in person 
about it? 

PLANNING AND LOCATION 
Your pool should be carefully placed, and planned to harmonize with 
the surroundings. The general character of your garden, (formal, or in- 
formal in a natural setting) will suggest type and style. It may take any 
shape or size, or be a combination of small pools. If possible, it should 
always be located where it receives ample sunshine. Pools are often 
combined with rock gardens with a miniature waterfall running down a 
rocky course; some are planned as reflecting basins for an interesting 
living picture. Formal pools may employ simple or elaborate fountains. 
Running water is not necessary. The addition of water lilies, aquatic 
plants, ornamental fishes, and scavengers will keep the water clean and 
sparkling. 
