
THE FASCINATION OF THE CULTURE 
or Water Lilies and Goldfish 
HERE is nothing more beautiful nor fascinating than the 
lily pool or the lily tub. No part of your garden will be 
more frequented nor have such favorable comments—and 
yet it is within reach of everyone. The splendor of the water 
lily with its harmony of color and its sweet aroma or fra- 
grance is yours for just a little trouble or work—then you 
have the exotic beauty of the tropics. 
Experience. No flower or plant is so easy to grow 
as the water lily. No experience whatever is necessary in 
order to be successful. The cost is so small that there is 
no reason why you should not have a garden distinctive; a 
little different from your neighbor; a little more attractive. 
Requirements. Oh, so easy. Sunshine, quiet water, 
and soil. Your pool or tub should be so located that it will 
not be shaded. If planted in a stream or brook, they should 
be planted in comparatively still water, not swift running 
water, and you should have good soil to get best results. 
COULD ANYTHING BE SIMPLER OR EASIER? For 
your pool you may have running water or not as you like. 
Time of Planting. Probably the best time to plant 
water lilies is in April and May, though they may be planted 
as soon as they begin to show growth in the spring, and as 
late as in August. 
Color. Water lilies can now be obtained in every shade, 
and in practically all colors—white, every shade of pink, 
red, yellow, blue, purple, etc. 
Planting, Depth of Water, and Soil. Either of two 
methods may be followed. There are many failures in 
planting in too deep water. If you can regulate the water 
flow, we suggest that you cover the crown of the root about 
three inches. As the plant grows, add additional water 
from time to time. In this way your plants will grow much 
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