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From out of the West Comes the Best 
> WATER LILIES 
Imagine, if you can, hardy water lily roots 2-3 inches thick, 
six to seven inches long, and just bursting with leaves and 
buds ready to liven up your pool with a riot of color. Then, 
if that isn’t enough, imagine receiving our giant plants of Blue 
Triumph with leaves 8-10 inches across, a huge tuber several 
inches thick, and best of all, full sized buds ready to produce 
those gorgeous blue flowers in your pool, often the day after 
planting! If you aren’t floored by now, then stand by for the 
biggest and best surprise of all, namely, all orders of $5.00 or 
more are shipped Postage Free. Think of it, Postpaid! No 
unpleasant Railway Express bills to pay when you receive the 
plants. Bear in mind, we guarantee safe delivery to your door. 
We know of no other water lily nursery that can make these 
claims. 
In case you are a little dubious, partner, about all these 
extravagant claims, bear in mind that we are the oldest water 
lily nursery in America, with over 75 years of experience to 
back us up. Our firm was established in 1876. Many of the 
water lilies and aquatic plants common today were introduced 
by us many years ago. Anyone who has already ordered from 
us knows it is just plain horse sense to order from Johnson’s. 
Their plants just can’t be beat! 
RHIZOMES OF OUR HARDY LILIES 
7) HI PARTNER! | 
A view of our pools where our Sunshine Grown 
Water Lilies reach perfection. 
Check These Advantages ¥ 
@ 1. All orders of $5.00 or more are shipped Postpaid. 
No Railway Express bills to pay. Orders of $2.50 
to $5.00 merely add 10% for postage and packing. 
Orders for less than $2.50 only add 50c extra. 
@ 2. Guaranteed safe delivery. We will replace any not 
so received if notified within ten days. 
@ 3. Rock bottom prices. Compare our prices and you 
will find that in most cases they are less than any 
other water lily nursery. 
® 4. California Sunshine Grown Water Lilies is John- 
son’s trademark. All our water lilies are grown 
by us in our own pools under controlled condi- 
tions. Our hardy water lily rhizones are shipped 
in full flush of growth, ready to withstand any 
weather. We guarantee it! 
@ 5. Over 75 Years of experience. This means a lot 
when it comes to knowing which are the best 
plants for our customers, and how best to pack 
them for safe delivery. It also means thousands of 
satisfied customers. 
@ 6. Free. Orders of $5.00 or more, choose 10% in free 
plants. 
Dear Customer— 
We have not only tried to create in this catalog the most 
beautiful in the U.S.A. but to make it of the greatest 
service to water lily enthusiasts. We feel we have succeeded 
on both counts but the truth will only be known as you 
good people plant our sunshine grown, Full-o-Bloom Lilies. 
We hape to hear from most of you during the season. 
Very truly yours, 
HOW TO PLANT WATER LILIES 
Their culture, growth, and care. 
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