Place some rocks around the very top edge of the pool; or 
let the lawn come right up to the water’s edge. (See figure 1, 
page 3.) Plant Forget-Me-Nots where the soil meets the 
water. All of the above mentioned work of finishing the pool 
around the top should not be done on the same day as the 
concrete 1s poured; however it should be planned for in ad- 
vance of building the pool. 
Fill the pool with water as soon as the concrete is set; this is 
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RED AND VERMILION SHADES 
1. Gloriosa. The most outstanding red flower of all times, and the most 
free flowering of the perennial water-lilies. The flowers are from 4 to 6 
inches in diameter, and they are a deep carmine rose color which be- 
comes deep red with age. They are also very symmetrical, full-petaled 
and fragrant. This lily is the best of its class for all purposes. A medium- 
sized plant which is well suited for small pools. See inside front cover 
for illustration. 
2. Attraction. It has an immense flower which, under favorable condi- 
tions, becomes 8 inches in diameter. On first opening, the flowers are 
a garnet red with almost white sepals and yellow stamens lightly 
touched with mahogany. As the flowers age, the color deepens to a dark 
red, and the sepals become streaked with garnet. 
3. James Brydon. This is a superb variety, and it is very free flowering. 
The flowers are from 5 to 6 inches in diameter; the petals are broad, 
concave, and incurving giving the flower a fine cup-shape .The color is 
a rich crimson with a silvery sheen on the back of the petals. 
3A. Escarboucle. The most brilliant of all the hardy reds. The flowers 
are quite large and are bright vermillion red with garnet stamens tipped 
yellow. It is exceptionally hardy, and blooms freely and early. 
WHITE COLORS 
4. Gonnere. An exceedingly double, crystal white flower with canary 
yellow stamens. The flowers give the effect of huge, white snowballs 
lying between the green foliage in the pool. This is a moderate sized 
plant which is free flowering once it becomes established. See inside 
back cover for illustration. 
5. Gladstone. A beautiful, large, cup-shaped, pure white flower with 
golden yellow stamens. It is a strong grower, and it requires plenty of 
space for its best development. 
6. Marliac White. A well known European lily of vigorous growth and 
medium size. It has snow-white flowers with light yellow stamens, and 
the sepals are tinted with pink. The flowers are large, fragrant, and 
prolific. 
7. Odorata Gigantea. A native of this country; it has large, pure white 
flowers. The pads are large and deep green with a reddish tint on the 
underside. It is not suitable for small tubes or confined areas because of 
its large leaf spread. It is excellent for naturalizing. 
PINK SHADES 
8. Sumptuosa. This lily has a most beautiful, large, cup-shaped, fragrant 
flower which is very double and symmetrical. The center petals are a 
deep rosy pink, but the petals gradually lighten in color toward the 
outside of the flower. The stamens are an orange shade thus creating 
a most pleasing color effect. See inside front cover for illustration. 
8A. Joanne Pring. An unusual pygmy plant that has deep pink flowers 
turning lighter toward the tips. The stamens are deep pink on the outside 
and yellow-orange on the inside. The pads are dark green and measure 
2 to 3 inches across. This is a very welcome addition to the small list of 
pygmy lilies. 
9. Marliac Rose. The flowers are large and fragrant. The petals are 
deep pink at the center shading to a delicate rose at the tips. It is ex- 
cellent as a cut flower as its waxy blossoms last several days. 
Joseph Lingg Aquatic Gardens Inc. * Ardsley, New York 
usually done about 24 hours after pouring. The first time you 
fill the pool, to prevent injury to the concrete finish, place a 
large piece of strong paper, or cardboard, or any other suitable 
cover on top of the concrete, and slowly run the water in on 
top of the cover. Change the water at least 5 times over a 
period of 2 weeks, or use vinegar as mentioned on page 6. 
Before filling the pool with water the last time, clean the 
whole pool by scrubbing and hosing down the concrete. 
PERENNIAL WATER-LILLIES 
(HARDY ) 
I have painstakingly selected what I consider the best colors and most popular priced 
perennial water-lilies. They combine the qualities of prolific blooms and sturdy 
growth as well as lovely flowers. The flowers include a wide variety of colors such as 
rich reds, beautiful whites, shell pinks to deep rose, yellow, and orange or sunset. 
All perennial water-lilies are equally at home in large or small, natural or concrete 
pools, half barrels, or tubs. Little care or experience is necessary to grow water-lilies 
—just keep the roots from freezing, give them sunlight, rich soil, warm and shallow 
water, and they will delight you with abundant flowers and luxuriant growth year 
9A. Pink Opal. The deep, rich pink flowers of this plant are of a 
moderate size. On the whole, this plant is most suitable for small pools. 
10. Rose Arey. One of the most desirable pink lilies of the Odorata 
type. It is free flowering, of strong growth, and very fragrant. The 
flowers are large, up to 8 inches in diameter, and their color is a deep 
cerise pink. This plant is not recommended for a small pool or small 
soil container. 
10A. Neptune. Star shaped flowers of a deep rose color shaded with 
crimson — the petals are almost white shaded with rose. The young 
foliage of this plant is very interesting in that it is a deep maroon color 
which changes to green with age. 
11. Morning Glory. It has an abundant amount of beautiful, soft pink, 
fragrant flowers with yellow stamens. 
11A. Masaniello. A French hybrid with cup shaped flowers which are 
pink in color dotted with carmine, and which have a most pleasing 
fragrance. A free flowering and very desirable lily. 
YELLOW SHADES 
12. Chromatella. This is one of our best sellers as it is the finest hardy 
yellow lily in cultivation. It has charming, canary yellow flowers, from 
4 to 6 inches in diameter, with bright yellow stamens. The leaves are 
beautifully mottled with brown. This plant is well suited for a small 
pool. See inside front cover for illustration. 
13. Sunrise. A superb yellow flower which is one of the first to open 
in the morning. It produces very large blooms profusely from early 
spring to late fall. The petals are clear sulphur yellow, and they are 
long and narrow with curved sides and crinkled tops. The flower gives 
the appearance of a giant Chrysanthemum. This plant does well in deep 
water and does not mind crowding. Because of its large size it should be 
planted in large soil containers and in good size pools. See inside back 
cover for illustration. 
14. Yellow Pigmy. It has rich golden yellow flowers, 1 to 2 inches in 
diameter, which float on the surface. The leaves are very small, beauti- 
fully mottled with brown spots, and they are a reddish green color on 
the underside. This is one of the few water-lilies that can be grown in 
just a flower pot; hence, it is very suitable for miniature pools. 
CHANGEABLE COLORS 
15. Paul Hariot. A large, cup-shaped, light yellow flower which is 
shaded with a coppery red and is free blooming. On the first day the 
petals are clear yellow; on the second day they are orange pink; on the 
following day they deepen to almost a red. This lily is the finest in its 
color range. It is of medium size, of vigorous but compact growth, and 
it is suitable for either large or small pools. See inside back cover for 
illustration. 
16. Comanche. On opening, the large flower of this plant is a rich 
apricot color later changing to deep coppery bronze streaked with glow- 
ing red. The foliage is an attractive olive green flecked with brown. 
A good size pool and soil container are necessary for this lusty grower. 
See inside front cover for illustration. 
17. Aurora. This plant produces flowers of a soft rosy yellow, when it 
first opens, which changes to deep red as the flower ages. It is not a 
very large plant, and, therefore, it is well adapted for small pools. It 
could be listed as a Pigmy Lily and can be grown in a flower pot in 
a small pool. 
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