2 LAKEVIEW AQUATIC FARMS AND NURSERIES 

FOUNTAIN COLLECTION 
Contains one or more of each plant 
we exhibited (Except Victoria) as 
follows. All young, vigorous plants: 
3 Hardy Water Lilies. James Bry- 
don, Sunrise, Commanche. 
2 Tropical Day Lilies. Whitaker, 
August Koch. 
2 Tropical Night Bloomers. 
Haarstick, Missouri. 
10 Tail Growing Plants. Papyrus, 
Water Canna, Pickerel Plant 
and Umbrella Palm. 
10 Creepers. Parrot Feather, Water 
Poppy, Creeping Hyacinth. 
10 Floating Plants. Water Hyacinth 
and Water Lettuce. 
Total 37 Outstanding Water Plants 
that stopped the crowds, 
Value $25.00 
Collection No. L 17 $19.50 
F.O.B. Cincinnati. 

We are proud to have been selected to decorate Cincinnati's famous Tyler-Davidson Fountain in Downtown Cincinnati for the F. T. D. Convention 
All of the fine aquatics we showed are represented in this collection which will grow in any pool of 100 square feet or more water surface. 
DEALERS AND PARK SUPERINTENDENTS: ‘The above VICTORIA REGIA WATER LILY 
ks for itself. Let us know your requirements. ; 
A Sieh agi ee Ms Z VICTORIA REGIA is probably the largest fresh water 
When the Florists Telegraph Delivery Association held Pies in the Bose ap rey the most spectacular. 
: SNe A eee tem a: h i =o nese amazing Water Lilies are natives of South Amer- 
its convention in Cincinnati, in September 1940, the com cael hewVictoria shily wactuacied @ poe eae Ones 
mittee obtained permission to decorate the entire poor Victoria, and the largest native plant ever recorded had 
esplanade (a full block long) surrounding Cincinnati’s fam- leaves measuring six feet five inches in diameter. It is 
ous fountain. The entire area was converted into a formal quite easy to grow plants with leaves the size of those 
we show in the pictures. (Over four feet diameter. ) 
Victorias are annuals up North. They may be safely 
planted outside early in June and should be given a box 
of good soil 3 to 4 feet square by one foot deep. The 
garden with thousands of blooming plants and hundreds of 
large shrubs and trees. 
LAKEVIEW was chosen to decorate the magnificent foun- crown of Victoria should be planted only 6 inches below 
tain with Aquatic Plants, Water Lilies and Goldfish. Our the water. They are very showy, and grow rapidly in 
exhibit made the big hit. The crowds stopped right there, large pools, or lakes where the water level is constant, 
; d where plants are protected from strong winds. 
he fount surrounded by crowds every da Gas 
er eRe eek Marae : eget A water surface at least 12 by 12 feet should be set 
of the exhibit. Thousands of people had never seen such aside for one plant. They bloom frequently during Au- 
gorgeous and exotic water plants. Our display was writ- gust and September. The flowers are very fragrant and 
ten up in each of the daily papers; see photos above. are from 8 to 15 inches diameter. 
- ¢ ; Plants (from 8 in. Pots), each $10.00 
The moral is of course, to use choice Lakeview water Orderfearl VAShippedhiniMajiasdiudie cuir: 
lilies and aquatics in pools to attract attention! THE POOL 
IS ALWAYS THE CENTER OF INTEREST in a garden! BOXES FOR LILIES AND POOL PLANTS 
It has life! Truly it is “the most interesting spot in the We offer two sizes of clear Cypress Water Lily Boxes 
arden.” to use in pools. Made of 7” Cypress or White Pine, 
ie ; free from sap, will last many years in your pool. Can 
be used for Water Lilies, Lotus, and Bog Plants. Outside 
GARDEN OWNERS: Your guests, your friends, your dimensions are given. F.O.B. Cincinnati. 
family and yourself, will enjoy an outdoor pool well stocked Top Bottom Depth PriceKach 
with water lilies and goldfish. Be sure you have Lakeview Dual IS 1Zesrenee Dose 1 xe @ 8 $1.65 
fish and plants and you are sure to have the best. large Sizene-n,) 18x 187 say ste ay 10 $2.50 

These photographs, taken at “LAKEVIEW,” show the remarkable development of the Victoria Regia Water Lily. 
