Water Lily 
CULTURE 
(Continued from page 16) 
faster than by planting in deep water. Cover the cement 
with from nine inches to a foot of rich soil and plant the 
lilies in the soil, just letting the tip of the plant protrude. 
The other method which we greatly prefer is to plant the 
roots in boxes and sink the boxes in the pool. This is easier 
to plant and easier to remove. We suggest about one part 
cow manure to three parts soil. The best soil is a heavy 
fibrous loam clay, mixed with well-rotted cow manure, or 
bone meal. Do not use sand, leaf mould or peat; fresh 
manure must be avoided; its fermentation may sour the water 
or burn the roots. Cover the box with about two inches of 
sand. This will prevent the fish from disturbing the roots 
and also prevent discoloring the water. 
Duration of Bloom. Lilies start blooming in the early 
spring and continue blooming until frost. The flowers open 
every morning (day bloomers) and close every afternoon. 
There are also night bloomers. You will be assured of 
several flowers from each root every day throughout the 
entire season. What can be more beautiful than a pool or 
a few tubs of these different colored lilies in bloom every 
day, and to think every morning they open to greet you. 
Pool or Tub. To those who have ‘the room we recom- 
mend the pool. To those who do not have the room for a 
pool and want the beauties of the lilies we recommend the 
“tub” or half-barrel. 
The Kind to Plant. You too can enjoy the beauties 
of the tropics or of the Orient right in your own yard. 
You will have more variety of color, more flowers, and 
at less cost than any other plant or flower you can choose. 
So many think of the lily pool as an extravagant luxury suit- 
able only for the large estate. If this booklet can do nothing 
more than correct this impression it will have added pleasure 
to all those who will be convinced. We assure you that no 
matter how small your property or how limited your income 
you can enjoy these beauties of the Orient and of the tropics, 
with all variety of color, and continuity of bloom. 
No flower will give more profusion of bloom. No flower 
such fragrance. No flower such abundance of bloom, all 
for such little cost. All this beauty is yours, but it must be 
produced. All you need do is to make the start. The Three 
Springs Fisheries with their mammoth gardens and their 
numerous varieties offer you the very best. We select only 
the best, and our stock is the largest in the world. Your 
lilies are selected from this large, the largest, stock. You 
are therefore assured of the best obtainable, and this is the 
reason: Our lilies are so easy to grow, and our lilies bloom 
so profusely. Buy from the house with the largest stock to 
choose from. We would say—plant right, and you will get 


results. You can only be assured of this choice selection 
of plants when ordering from the Three Springs Fisheries. 
What to Order. We will be glad to recommend such 
varieties as will give best results, Many prefer to have us 
make selections. Send us a sketch of your pool or pond. 
rin us the surroundings and we will be glad to serve you, 
ree. 
Fertilizer and Soil. Use only the best soil. With it 
you may mix some well-rotted manure. Do not use fresh 
manure or it may burn the roots. See our article on fertilizer, 
page 26. 
When to Expect Bloom. This will largely depend 
upon the care exercised in selecting your plants. The sound, 
healthy plants selected by us from our large stock bloom 
earlier than others. By ordering from us you will be assured 
of early blossoms and of flowers until frost. 
Care of Plants in Winter. Drain the water from the 
pool. Either remove the plants—boxes and all—to your 
cellar or cover them where they are with sufficient straw or 
leaves to prevent freezing. 
Natural Ponds or Streams. No better way to beautify 
a pond or stream than by planting Water Lilies. Simply 
plant them in the soil at the bottom of the pond or stream. 
Be careful to see that the root is firmly placed in the soil. 
If necessary lay a stone over the root until it attaches itself 
to the soil. Do not plant in water less than 1% foot or 
more than 2 feet deep, and never plant in a current. In 
this condition the roots need never be taken up, as they 
will not freeze. 
Fish with Flowers. Everyone knows how fascinating 
are goldfish. To see these beautiful, graceful creatures 
swimming about amongst the flowers and leaves of the lilies 
is surely a most beautiful and interesting sight. Not only 
will it be an endless source of interest to your children but 
to every member of the family. Only those who have 
experienced the thrill can appreciate the great joys in store 
for those who have goldfish with their lilies, in both tubs 
and pools. 
THE UNDERWATER CONCRETE ENAMEL 
SKY BLUE COLOR 
This is an especially for- 
mulated nonpoisonous coat- 
ing for use in aquariums, 
lily and swimming pools or 
any concrete surface which 
is constantly under water. 
It greatly enhances the 
beauty of the pool or pond 
by taking away that drab 
appearance of unpainted 
concrete. 
Quart ean 
One gallon can ; 
Express collect from our 
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Adamstown, Maryland. 

