How To Build a 
Lily Pool 
Regardless of s ze, a Lily 
Pool can add untold zest to the 
joy and fun of gardening. There 
probably have been many 
times when you have visualized 
a spot for a pool. 
It is important that you se- 
lect a site that will receive as 
much sunlight as possible and 
since the pool will be the most 
attractive feature of the gar- 
den, we suggest that careful 
consideration be given to the 
size and shape. 
Forms should be constructed 
for the formal pool, making the 
walls a minimum of 8” thick 
and the bottom 6”. It is not 
necessary to make the pool 
more than 24 to 30 inches deep. 
Sides and bottom should be 
reinforced with %-inch steel 
rods and heavy mesh wire. 
Cement mixture should be 
three parts sand and one part 
-cement. 
The most popular type pool 
however, is the informal or 
irregular shaped pool—describ- 
ed as kidney-shaped. This pool 
may be set in a rock garden 
or landscaped border where 
different effects may be cre- 
ated. Forms are not necessary 
in constructing this type of pool 
since the sides will act as a 
form. Excavate the soil 6 inches 
wider and deeper than the 
actual finished size of the pool 
will be. Apply first cement coat 
about 3 inches thick using 3 
perts sand and one part ce- 
ment. Place '%-inch steel rods 
—6-inch centers over the entire 
area and imbed in the cement. 
Let this coat set for 24 hours. 
Apply another coat 3 inches 
thick and cover with heavy 
mesh wire—also imbeded in the 
cement. Let set for another 24 
hours. Last and finishing coat— 
use 2 parts sand and one part 
cement and apply 2 inches of 
cement. This is the final coat 
and surface should be troweled 
evenly. When cement is dry, 
apply sealer. We recommend 
Micro-seal which is a _ pool 
paint that comes in pastel 
shades and is harmless to 
plants and fish. 
PLAN FOR POOL 
GROUND 
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BOX FOR 
WATER 
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WATER LEVEL 
