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WATERLILIES 
AMERICAN LOTUS 
Wild ducks eat the young and tender seeds as they 
drop from the pods. It also is of value as a food 
and cover plant for game fish. Muskrats will feed 
upon the banana-like tubers it produces. American 
Lotus is very ornamental having large cream-colored 
flowers. The seed may be planted during any season. 
WHITE WATERLILY 
Seed of the White Waterlily are often consumed 
by wild ducks, however, they do not produce abun- 
dantly of seed. It is considered as an excellent food 
and cover plant for game fish. Muskrats will feed 
upon the roots. 
White Waterlilies are sweet-scented and very orna- 
mental, and will add to the beauty of the waters. 
Tubers or rootstocks of White Waterlilies are planted 
during Fall, Spring or Summer. 

All waterlilies do best on a mud bottom in waters 
from 1 to 4 feet in depth. 
HOW TO PLANT 
Tubers and rootstocks are very easily planted. 
Cut a fairly straight stick about 5 feet in length 
which is between 1 and 2 inches in thickness. Whit- 
tle off one side at end to make a flat surface, then 
drive two nails into this flat surface on a slant to 
make a sort of crotch. Place a tuber into this crotch 
and push it into the mud about 8 or 4 inches. Plant 
these about 3 feet apart. These tubers are usually 
planted from a boat. Seed are simply broadcast. 
Seven hundred tubers will plant one acre. 
PRICES 
White Waterlily Tubers $6 
per 100; White Waterlily 
Rootstocks $12 per 100; 
American Lotus Seed $1.00 
per pound. 
Lotus Waterlily 
(Nelumbo Lutea) 
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