Something New Under the Sun.. 
Transform Your Garden Into a Garden Spot 
With These Exotic, Mysterious Blossoms 
Tropical water lilies differ from hardy lilies in 
that they are annuals and, therefore, require 
just a bit more attention. But, as with all beau- 
tiful children, it is an extra attention nobody 
begrudges. The day and night blooming trop- 
icals listed here provide an exceptionally wide 
choice in these exotic species. (Continue at 
bottom of following page.) 
Day Blooming 
Blues 
BLUE BEAUTY—Large blue-to-lilac bloom borne 
well above water. Yellow stamens. Good in tub or 
pool. Blooms early summer to frost. $3.50. 
CAPENSIS—A little deeper than sky blue in hue. 
Blooms sometimes 8 inches diameter. Blue tipped 
yellow stamens. Fragrant. $3.25. 
HENRY SHAW—Popular sweet scented blue blos- 
som with chrome colored stamens. One plant fre- 
quently will bear 5 or 6 blooms at once. $3.00. 
MRS. WHITAKER—A lavendar blue upon opening, 
more delicate shade with age. Blooms sun-up to 
sundown. Often 10 inches diameter. $3.50. 
Pinks 
GENERAL PERSHING—A large bright pink bloom 
borne well above the water. Very fragrant. Bloom 
open 7 A.M. to 7 P.M., 4 to 6 days. $3.50. 
GEORGE THOMAS—Deep rosy-pink lily with golden 
yellow stamens tipped pink. Bloom from 8 to 10 
inches diameter. Strong variety. $3.50. 
August Koch 
Yellows 
CITRINA—Bright yellow star-shaped flower with 
blooms averaging 10 inches diameter. First yellow 
tropical lily of importance. $3.50. 
George Thomas 
Whites 
PUBESCENS—A large pure white flower that is 
very fragrant. A new variety that is by far the 
best of its color and class. $3.00. 
Purples 
AUGUST KOCH—Pale wisteria violet 7 to 8-inch 
bloom borne well above the water. Produces some 
young plants from surface of leaves. $3.25. 
BISHOP’S PURPLE—Extremely handsome new va- 
riety with petals of purplish-lilac, contrasting beau- 
tifully with sepals of golden yellow. $3.50. 
DIRECTOR MOORE—The outstanding deep blue 
water lily. Navy blue blossom which blooms freely. 
Favorite of last season’s visitors. Sanden 
PANAMA PACIFIC—Rich rose-red lily upon open- 
ing, becoming deep reddish-purple later on. Yellow 
stamens. A strong free bloomer. $3.00. 
VIRGINIA THOMAS—Best deep blue water lily 
cultivated. Fragrant blooms are out all season. 
Sepals green outside, purplish on the inside. $2.75. 
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Three Springs Fisheries, Lilypons, Maryland 
