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VAN NESS WATER GARDENS, 2460 North Euclid Crescent West, Upland, California 
Ta She Amateur Paal Enthusiast: 
Our new catalog is dedicated to the amateur pool enthusiast. 
Our many past customers have impres- 
sed upon us the need for a catalog so self-explanatory that anyone can buy intelligently, plant properly, 
and give the pool adequate care by noting the extra hints under almost every item listed in our book. 
In this modern day of outdoor living a beautiful LILY POOL becomes the focal point of your picture 
window, patio, or barbecue. 
Why go to the water when you can relax in the comfort of your patio and en- 
joy the water of your lovely lily pool with beautiful fish and exotic water lilies. 
We want our customers to know that the VAN NESS WATER GARDENS were established in 1932. Early 
in 1952 we purchased the GARDENS. Since then we have served the retail trade in the eleven’ western. 
states and a limited retail trade throughout the United States, Mexico, and Hawaii. 
wholesaled all over the United States. 
trade in the United States as well as foreign countries. 
In addition, we have 
This is our first year for National advertising and serving the retail 
We take this opportunity to thank our many, many customers who have written such lovely letters to 
us. We feel you are really personal friends of ours. 
a very few of your letters. 
May we continue to serve you. 
Listed below are just 
To the new customer—One order, large or small, and we are sure you too will join our happy circle of 
friends. 
P.S. Please visit our beautiful gardens when you can. 
you are welcome to visit and enjoy our GARDENS then. 
EASTERN SCIENCE SUPPLY COMPANY 
Boston, Massachusetts 
November 9 
Van Ness Water Gardens 
Upland, California 
Gentlemen : 
You may recall that last Spring I placed 
an order with you for some plants for my 
lily pool. 
In the twelve years that I have been buy- 
ing tropical lilies and other plants for the, 
pool, I have never received better plants nor 
ones more expertly packed than those you 
sent me. 
Everything arrived as fresh as if it had 
just been taken from the water of your 
ponds. 
All the plants thrived, and the red lotus 
gave us two beautiful blossoms about 11” in 
diameter, while the leaves were from 12 to 
26 inches across. A third lotus blossom just 
missed opening as it was hit by cold weather. 
The gift lily proved an excellent bloomer 
and did its share to make the pool more beau- 
tiful. Thank you for your courtesy. 
My order for Spring 1954 will reach you 
in due course. 
Again thanking you for your excellent serv- 
ice, I am, 
Yours very truly 
H. W. GEROMANOS 
STAR-KIST FOODS, INC. 
Terminal Island, California 
September 22 
Mr. Theo. R. Uber 
Van Ness Water Gardens 
2460 N. Euclid Crescent, W. 
Upland, California 
Dear Mr. Uber: 
Reference is made to your letter of yester- 
day, regarding two Taros that I ordered froin 
you on 15th of September. I am very grate- 
ful for your advice and the consideration shown 
to your customers is highly commendable. I 
must also say that I’m very pleased with the 
two Queen of the Night ephyphyllum and the 
Empress ephyphyllum sent as a gift. 
Very truly yours, 
JOS. J. ZANINOVICH 
JIZ:bz 
NEW MEXICO STATE FAIR 
Albuquerque, New Mexico 
April 8 
Van Ness Water Gardens, 
2460 North Euclid Crescent West, 
Upland, California 
Attention: Mrs. R. E. Van Ness 
Dear Mrs. Van Ness: 
Enclosed you will find a purchase order 
to replace some of our water lilies in one of 
our pools. In the past you have made such 
a fine selection for us, and we would like to 
have you again make a selection of what you 
consider will make a beautiful assortment for 
the pool here at the Fair Grounds. 
Very sincerely yours, 
NEW MEXICO STATE FAIR 
LEON H. HARMS 
Secretary-Manager 
LHH :hj 
June 1 
Van Ness Water Gardens 
San Antonio Heights 
North Euclid Avenue 
Upland, California 
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Uber: 
Thank you so much for the care and thought- 
fulness in putting up our recent order, we 
were thrilled. Our pool should be _ beajjtiful. 
MRS. FRANCIS J. LANG 
Bellingham, Washington 
July 14 
Dear Friends: 
The lilies arrived in good condition as did 
the gifts for which we want to thank you. 
You will be interested to know that every- 
thing is growing, looks as though they might 
have been in our pools for some time. 
Sincerely, 
MILDRED MULBERRY 
August 8 
Dear Sirs: 
The lilies are doing fine. I have almost 
ten or twelve blooms at all times. 
Sincerely, 
GLENN A. ROSS 
Stockton, California 
April 7 
Dear Sir: 
Received the water lilies in fine shape. 
Have had one lily in the Virginalis already. 
Thanking you, I am, 
MRS. ELMER L. MEES 
Napa, California 
Sincerely, 
Ted aud Louella YUler 
We are CLOSED FOR BUSINESS ON SUNDAYS but 
June 15 
To All of You: 
I have a very warm spot in my heart for 
you people, plants were just wonderful, and 
in A-1 condition and did the fish enjoy them. 
I have some gold fish 11 inches long and they 
would get under a Hyacinth plant and take it 
right around the pond. The Independence 
water lily will have a full bloom in just a few 
days. I have never before bought lilies as 
nice as these, and many, many thanks also 
for the gift plants. 
Sincerely, 
MRS. J. M. YOUNG 
Oakland, California 
August 19 
Van Ness Water Gardens 
Gentlemen: 
I wish to thank you very sincerely for your 
letter of August 13. It has helped me more 
than the several books I studied from the pub- 
lie library. I appreciate your taking the time 
to help me. 
Also at this time I will thank you for the 
gift lily you added to my June 13 order. It 
has bloomed often. 
We enjoy our little pool very much. It is 
a little beauty spot. 
Yours truly, 
GLENN A. ROSE 
Stockton, California 
October 4 
Dear Mrs. Uber: 
Our pool is a daily source of pleasure and 
relaxation. We hurry to feed the fish and 
enjoy the lilies as soon as we get home from 
work. Comanche and chromatella have bloom- 
ed steadily all summer, and are still at it. 
Sincerely, 
MR. and MRS. FRANK LUEVANO 
Sacramento, California 
July 6 
Van Ness Water Gardens 
Dear Mrs. Uber: 
The water lilies are wonderful. I never 
dreamed that they would grow so rapidly. 
Sincerely, 
ELLIOT WEIER 
Davis, California 
PLEASE NOTE OUR VACATION DATES: AUGUST 1 THROUGH AUGUST 15 
