the summer to Aug. 15h. Bree 
Rell etter May 20th in th he latitude © 
of New York and Chicago. Plantings 
farther south may be made much 
earlier. i Geen i 
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Tropical Lilies may be grown and STI | 
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Tropical Lilies set out too early in 
cold water, deep water (over 8 inches) 
or in a heavily shaded pool tend to 
go dormant. When this happens the 
plant is not dead. By placing root in 
warm shallow water growth will 
recommence. It is to avoid this un- 
necessary a jn oe esi 
8 to 12 inches of water should be al: 
lowed over the crowns. When plants 
are received set out in shallow water; 
Bice Hp the pool de plants de- 
velop. For best results the pool 
should be exposed to full sunlight. 
HOW TO PLANT 
The root of the Hardy Lilies should 
be pressed into the mud so that the 
growing tip is covered. Should the 
' a stone until the new feeding roots 
have caught hold. If the bottom is 
very hard or stony, plant lily roots in 
to which one-fourth cow manure has 
been added and sink in the desired 
spot. For most blooms water depth 
should not exceed two feet in sum- 
mer, but be careful to select a spot rot 
well covered by water in winter. The Tr : "Big I ve offer a very choice selection of = 
winter depth is unimportant; the Bee esis Sonn) Evergreens (write for Special Price = 
deeper the safer. Hardy Water Lilies Where containers are used, top List), also Perennialsand Rock Plants 
will bloom in 3 to 5 feet of water, but dress every second season. Refill - con page 15. 
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