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VAN NESS WATER GARDENS, 2460 North Euclid Crescent West, Upland, California 
COMPLETE YOUR POOL WITH THESE PLANTS 
Water Poppy 
Water Poppy (H) (Linnocharis humboldti.) An old favorite, 
with blossoms like a California poppy. Each plant throws 
out runners bearing blossoms all summer. 2 for 35c; 
$1.50 per dozen. 
COMPLETE YOUR POOL WITH THESE 
JAPANESE IRIS 
These are priced at 50c each, $5.00 per dozen 
These Iris will do well in a pool, providing they are 
planted so only the roots are in the water. Transplant from 
April to September. These may be planted in moist soil 
outside your pool, also. 
These irises are at their best long after the other va- 
rieties have stopped blooming. 
They are exquisite in their pleasing shades, varying from 
almost pure white to the richest of dark shades. The blos- 
soms arg, very large; the Falls not dropping as other Iris 
make the blossoms appear larger. 
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 sup- 
plied 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 supply of 
the choicest varieties and can heartily recommend any of 
them. 
Questing Wings (H) Light blue, with purple veins. 
Blue Star (H) Shades of blue flecked with yellow. 
Fabric of Delight (H) Pale lavender. Lovely! 
Summer Canticle (H) Deep lavender, splendid bloomer. 
River Dragon (H) Variegated light blue and red. 
Titiana (H) Immense, pure white. 
Gitano (H) Dark velvety purple. 
Lingering Summer (H) Sharp standards, purple with deep 
low markings. 
High Glee (H) Rich, variegated blue. 
Water Witch (H) Purple and blue, striped. 
Brief Episode (H) Variegated, orchid pink. 
Beth (H) Purple with yellow markings, deep veins. 
Joss Stick (H) Variegated purple rose. 
Dark Satsuma (H) Reddish-purple with white veins. Beau- 
tiful. 
Ruthie (H) Variegated white and lavender, white veins. 
Only a Shadow (H) White shaded with orchid, center petals 
variegated orchid. 
Cameo (H) White shaded to clear blue, yellow veins. 
Pavillion (H) Pale Lavender, rich purple overcast, lemon- 
yellow at base of petals. Very pretty. 
Weaver of Dreams (H) Light purple with yellow marks, 
deep veins. Pretty. 
WATER PLANT COLLECTION 
Floating Heart, 20c; Water Poppy, 20c; Double Arrowhead, 
40c; Azure Pickerel plant, 50c; Umbrella Palm, 25c; Water 
Canna, 75c; 3 varieties water grasses, 60c. 
Value, $2.80—for $$2.25. 
Under this heading we list such plants as grow in water, 
With leaves and blossoms on the surface. These add to the 
beauty of the pool. Many of them have beautiful blossoms, 
all have attractive foliage. 
Parrot Feather (H) The long trailing stems produce a beau- 
tiful light green foliage, good for the ends of pools. A 
favorite aquatic plant, for aquarium and fountain basins. 
Can be used in water-tight hanging baskets. 6 for 20c. 
Ludwigia (H) A trailing plant with thick stemmed, round 
green leaves, red underneath. 6 for 20c. 
Azure Hyacinth (H) (Eichhornia azurea.) A trailing va- 
riety. Flowers a rich blue, with yellow eye. A rank grow- 
er, and makes a great showing soon after planting. Does 
well among the lilies. 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
Primrose Creeper (H) (Jussiaea repens.) A trailing plant 
with bright glossy leaves and blossoms like a primrose. 
7A store “abyen §) sicye bYlyer 
Water Snowflake (H) (Nymphoides indicum) A dainty little 
plant is the Water Snowflake. The flowers are about an 
inch across and have 5 petals, each resembling a flake 
of snow. They will do well in 6 inches of water, either in 
pool or dishpan. 35ce; 3 for $1.00. 
Floating Heart (H) (Nymphoides peltatum.) Has bright yel- 
low, fringed flowers of medium size, with leaves like a 
Pigmy lily. Has to be planted in soil. 20c; 3 for 50c. 
THESE DO BEST PLANTED IN WATER FROM 241074 
INCHES DEEP AND IN BOXES OF 6” OF SOIL OR MORE. 
Plant in box and raise to within a few inches of the surface 
of water. This is easily accomplished by nailing legs of 
proper length to box. 
Hawthorne 
Blooms all winter in Southern California 
and the Southern States 
Water Hawthorne (H) (Aponogeton distachyus.) Snowy 
white flowers with the fragrance of the English Hawthorne. 
The flower is antler shaped and each antler flecked with 
black. The leaves are oblong and float on the water. 
Does well in either sun or shade. 75c. 
