Glendale Flower and Water Gardens 
1260 Justin Ave., Glendale, California 
All pictures in this 
Catalogue taken by 
C. C. Stoler and are 
of ponds located on 
our property and of 
lilies grown by us. 
Tropical Nymphaea 
Panama-Pacific 
We ship only fine large 
tubers grown in Califor- 
nia’s wonderful climate. 
Zanzibarensis Rosea — A variety that always 
pleases; a very fine pink and attains good size, 
splendid for cutting; will produce easily 30 
blooms a year; stands well out of the water; 
exceedingly fragrant. 
Zanzibarensis Rubra—Plant this variety and you 
will always be delighted; bright rosy-crimson 
flowers, very fragrant and free blooming, about 
40 blossoms per year; multiplies profusely. One 
of the most hardy tropicals. 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TROPICAL WATER LILIES 
These many colored, gorgeous blossoms which 
are admired by everyone, grow very easily. For 
the best results place 2 inches of well rotted cow 
fertilizer over the entire bottom of the pool. Then 
4 inches of garden soil, either sandy or heavy; 
dampen and tamp down hard, after which spread 
Y2 inch of plaster sand over the top in order to 
hold the dirt and fertilizer in place. This is known 
as wild planting. The pool is now ready to plant. 
Tropical lilies may be planted as close as 12 
inches with good results. 
If boxes are used two lilies may be planted in 
a box 18x18 inches by 10 inches deep; place 4 
inches of fertilizer on the bottom, then 5 inches 
of soil and | inch of sand. Lilies planted in boxes 
should be re-planted each year. But when planted 
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wild, fertilizer and dirt is usually good for five 
years. 
When planting the lily bulbs first dig holes in the 
dirt and fertilizer. Then plant the bulbs, covering 
them well so that only the top of the crown where 
the leaves and buds are attached is just showing. 
A few rocks placed firmly very close to the 
crown will help to keep the bulbs in place until 
the root system is started. 
The size of the blossoms is controlled by the 
fertilizer so if they seem smaller the second year, 
in a pool that is planted wild, blood meal dissolved 
in water may be poured into the pool near the 
lilies. Do not use more than one pound for a 
pool approximately 9x9 feet and this should only be 
done in July, August and September. We have 
never found this to harm the fish. 
