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WATER PLANTS 
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though usually small the first sea- 
‘son, these lilies frequently measure 
from six to ten inches in diameter 
when the plants have reached ma- 
turity. 
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as economical as a cheaper one 
which is constantly in need of re- 
pairs. 
The regulation depth for a lily 
pool is two feet. Of this space, 
twelve inches is occupied by a layer 
of marsh earth, well enriched and 
plants, such as the Anacharis cana- 
densis gigantea, serve to purify the 
water, ‘and either goldfish or sun- 
fish may be relied upon to destroy 
the larvae of troublesome insects. 
Both kind of fish must never be put 
in the same pool, however, for the 
In connection with the subject of 
water lilies it is necessary to say a ee 
few words in regard to the construc- Be 
tion of artificial pools.. First of all, 
_ they must be absolutely water tight, 
and it is also important that they be 
proof against frost, if they are to be — . 
of any permanent value. There are, 
of course, ways of building basins 
for temporary use at very slight ex- 
pense, but a tank that is to with- 
stand the ravages of time and 
weather successfully must be well 
constructed. Concrete, combined 
with brick or stone, is undoubtedly 
the most satisfactory material for 
this purpose. A basin constructed 
with a solid conerete bottom and 
walls of brick, finished with ce- 
ment and flaring outward sufficient- 
ly to allow the expansion of the 
water within when it freezes is to be 
recommended. Carefully construct- 
ed, such a pool will last for years 
‘and is sure to prove in the end quite 
. 
WATER GARDEN AT THE W. B. THOMAS ESTATE 
covered with a light top dressing of 
clean white sand. A few submerged 
sunfish will invariably kill their 
weaker neighbors. 
PRESIDENT TAFT ON ‘‘ WHO’S WHO.’’ 
Snapped in His Auto and Used for Cover Design. 
The annual book ‘‘Who’s Who Along the North 
Shore’’ is now in press, and we have been favored with 
advance. sheets and a proof of the cover design, which 
is a splendid reproduction of a snap shot of President 
Taft in his White Steamer, taken by the ‘‘Who’s Who’”’ 
photographer just at the turn in the road leading to the 
President’s summer home. The picture is a very ani- 
mated one, full of action, with Miss Helen Taft seated 
beside her father and Capt. Butt on the seat with the 
driver. 
A glance at the sheet for the text shows that the work 
has been thoroughly done, giving as far as possible 
information about every person on the shore as follows: 
Street address at shore; name of cottage, winter resi- 
dence; business address; name of firm; kind of business; 
wife’s maiden name; name of children; and children’s 
ages, 
Last year’s volume elicited very favorable comments. 
We heard one who spends his summers here, declare it 
to be the most thorough and accurate book of the kind 
he ever saw, adding that he found use for it as much in 
the winter at home as he did here in the summer. 
Besides, nearly every one in position to know admits it 
to be the handsomest and most attractive book of the 
kind published. 
We are informed that the new book will be much 
larger than last year’s, making between 350 and 400 
pages. The price is $2.50, and the Breeze will have 
copies for immediate delivery as soon as out. The book 
_ will probably be ready for distribution tomorrow. 
THIS STABLEMAN KEEPS PACE WITH THE TIMES 
William M. Stevens, proprietor of the Union Stables, 
Beverly is one of the best known stablemen along the 
North Shore keeping pace with the times in that he is 
eradually substituting taxis and autos for his horses as 
a mode of public conveyance. Early in the spring Mr. 
Stevens bought a handsome seven-passenger Buick car 
for use at the Beverly station. He also maintains a 
siring of cabs at the station, and as the passenger alights 
from the train he may travel by horse or by auto,—just 
as his inclination and his pocketbook dictates. The auto 
may be engaged for a spin along the North Shore to 
Manchester or Gloucester, or to the Summer White 
House. Mr. Stevens has added another motor car to his 
equipment this week and is now ready to attend all calls 
ai any time, day or night. 
