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 Tall 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 
speaks for itself. Let us know your requirements. 
When the Florists Telegraph Delivery Association held 
its convention in Cincinnati, in September 1940, the com- 
mittee obtained permission to decorate the entire downtown 
esplanade (a full block long) surrounding Cincinnati’s fam- 
ous fountain. The entire area was converted into a formal 
garden with thousands of blooming plants and hundreds of 
large shrubs and trees. 
LAKEVIEW was chosen to decorate the magnificent foun- 
tain with Aquatic Plants, Water Lilies and Goldfish. Our 
exhibit made the big hit. The crowds stopped right there, 
and the fountain was surrounded by crowds every day 
of the exhibit. Thousands of people had never seen such 
gorgeous and exotic water plants. Our display was writ- 
ten up in each of the daily papers; see photos above. 
The moral is of course, to use choice Lakeview water 
lilies and aquatics in pools to attract attention! THE POOL 
IS ALWAYS THE CENTER OF INTEREST in a garden! 
It has life! Truly it is “the most interesting spot in the 
garden.” 
GARDEN OWNERS: Your guests, your friends, your 
family and yourself, will enjoy an outdoor pool well stocked 
with water lilies and goldfish. Be sure you have Lakeview 
fish and plants and you are sure to have the best. 
VICTORIA REGIA WATER LILY 
VICTORIA REGIA is probably the largest fresh water 
plant in the world, and certainly the most spectacular. 
These amazing Water Lilies are natives of South Amer- 
ica. The Victoria Lily was named in 1827 after Queen 
Victoria, and the largest native plant ever recorded had 
leaves measuring six feet five inches in diameter. It is 
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 
crown of Victoria should be planted only 6 inches below 
the water. They are very showy, and grow rapidly in 
large pools, or lakes where the water level is constant, 
and where plants are protected from strong winds. 
A water surface at least 12 by 12 feet should be set 
aside for one plant. They bloom frequently during Au- 
gust and September. The flowers are very fragrant and 
are from 8 to 15 inches diameter. 
Plants (from 8 in. Pots), each $10.00 
Order early. Shipped in May and June only. 
BOXES FOR LILIES AND POOL PLANTS 
We offer two sizes of clear Cypress Water Lily Boxes 
to use in pools. Made of 7%” Cypress or White Pine, 
free from sap, will last many years in your pool. Can 
be used for Water Lilies, Lotus, and Bog Plants. Outside 
dimensions are given. F.O.B. Cincinnati. 
Top Bottom Depth PriceEach 
Small) Sizex. «eaten! oo 9x90 8” $1.65 
Large Size........ 18x18” 15x 15” 10% $2.50 

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