VAN NESS WATER GARDENS, 
FON DeeGLE les H OUP, 
Upland, California 
Queen of the Night 
EPHYPHYLLUM 
E. oxypetalum. (QUEEN OF THE NIGHT). 
plant bears blossoms of such beauty as to be breath- 
taking. Each blossom measures from 8 to 10 inches. The 
outside petals are a soft coral pink, the flower of snowy 
whiteness. 
like a cradle. 
called “Angels cradle.” 
plants, 50c; large, $1.00. 
This marvelous 
The many stamens are placed so they look 
sometimes 
Small 
Because of this the flower is 
Blooms from June to Sept. 
The bright red petals have a frosty appear- 
Spineless flat leaves 
E. Ackermannii. 
ance, cascades of white stamens. 
with buds appearing at notches. 25c. 
E. rosy morn. Leaves flat with masses of shell pink blos- 
soms literally covering the plant, blossoms lasting of days. 
Blooms over a long period. 40c. 
E. Padre. 
Vigorous grower and blooms over a long period. 75c. 
Beautiful rose pink blossoms of immense size. 
E. Hermosissimus. A tall growing plant with deeply notched 
The blossoms are fully 9 inches across and are 
siems. 
distinctly striped with crimson, orange and violet. One 
of the most popular varieties. 50c. 
E. Dante. A vigorous variety having triangular stems. The 
flowers are large and wide open, light orange-red, more 
intense at margin of petals. Flowers well on mature 
plants. 50c. 
E. Latona. Large, free-flowering. The flowers are a deep 
cerise pink, or more exactly a flame color; changing to c 
pink on succeeding days. 50c. 
E. Conway Giant. A vigorous plant with crimson tints on 
new growth. The blossoms are extremely large; the outer 
petals a deep crimson and the inner petals shaded with 
purple of satiny appearance. A very reliable bloomer. 
50c. 
CARE OF EPHYPHYLLUMS 
These plants should have the same treatment as ferns. Do 
not keep in direct sun or allow them to become dry. Soil 
should be equal parts good garden soil, leaf mold and peat. 
JAPANESE IRIS 
These irises are at their best long after the other varieties 
have stopped blooming. 
They are exquisite in their pleasing shades, varying froin 
almost pure white to the richest of dark shades. The blos- 
soms are very large; the Falls not drooping as other Iris 
make the blossoms appear larger. 
These Iris will do well in a pool, providing they are plant- 
ed so only the roots are in the water. 
They are hardy except in the most northern states. As 
they require very wet soil they do exceptionally well if 
planted on the margin of a pool or brook. In the far north 
they will not live through the winter under these conditions. 
The soil for Japanese Iris should be rich and well supplied 
with organic matter. They will bloom better the second 
year after transplanting, but should be transplanted every 
three years for best results. 
We are fortunate to have obtained a limited supplyof the 
choicest varieties and can heartily recommend any ‘Of them. 
These are priced at 50c each. 
Questing Wings. Light blue, with purple veins. 
Blue Hour. Shades of blue flecked with yellow. 
Fabric of Delight. Pale lavender. Lovely! 
Summer Canticle. Deep lavender, splendid bloomer. 
River Dragon. Variegated light blue and red. 
Titiana. Immense, pure white. 
Gitano. Dark velvety purple. 
Lingering Summer. 
low markings. 
High Gee. 
Water Witch. Purple and blue, striped. 
Sharp standards, purple with deep yel- 
Rich, variegated blue. 
Brief Episode. Variegated, orchid pink. 
Beth. Purple with yellow markings, deep veins. 
VAN NESS’ WATER LILY FERTILIZER 
A- very concentrated fertilizer especially good for water 
lily culture, which we ship with orders for water lilies. 
IBraveyue lay Wyo Wibe) (Exenvelevar ss 
Heller, Jexets}, esokeiblepol. oye groybhe MNES ee $1.80. 
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