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VAN NESS WATER GARDENS, 2460 North Euclid Crescent West, Upland, California 
POOLSIDE PLANTS 
EPHYPHYLLUM 
“Orchids of the Cactus’ — Are beautiful in Hanging Baskets 
CARE OF EPHYPHYLLUMS 
These plants should have the same treatment as ferns. Do not keep in direct 
sun or allow them to become dry. Soil should be equal parts good garden 
soil, leaf mold and peat. 
Queen of the Night 
Fountain Grass 
Fountain grass (Pennisetum ruppeli.) Narrow, graceful 
blades. Grows in clump to height of two feet. Feathery 
plumes, shaded with red. One of the finest poolside 
plants. 25c. 
Torch lily (Tritoma.) Tall spikes of brilliant red flowers. 
One of the showiest of this group. 50c. 
Mullen Pink (Lychnis coronaria.) A perennial which is most 
satisfactory, needing only good drainage and little water. 
A glow of cerise-pink blossoms in the spring. Foilage 
grey-green. 35c. 
E. Oxypetalum (Queen of the Night.) This 
marvelous plant bears blossoms of such 
beauty as to be breathtaking. Each blos- 
som measures from 8 to 10 inches. The 
outside petals are a soft coral pink, the 
flower of snowy whiteness. Blooms from 
June to Sept. Small plants,50c; large, $1. 
E. Ackermannii The bright red petals have - 
a frosty appearance, cascades of white 
stamens. Spineless flat leaves with buds 
appearing at notches. 25c. 
E. Rosy Morn Leaves flat with masses of 
shell-pink blossoms literally covering the 
plant, blossoms lasting for days. Blooms 
over a long period. 40c. 
E. Padre Beautiful rose-pink blossoms of 
immense size. Vigorous grower and 
blooms over a long period. 75c. 
E. Hermosissimus A tall growing plant with 
deeply notched stems. The blossoms are 
fully 9 inches across and are distinctly 
striped with crimson, orange and violei. 
One of the most popular varieties. 50c. 
E. Dante A vigorous variety having trian- 
gular stems. The flowers are large and 
wide open, light orange-red, more in- 
tense at margin of petals. 50. 
E. Latona Large, free-flowering. The flow- 
ers are a deep cerise pink. 50c. 
E. Conway Giant A vigorous plant with 
crimson tints on new growth. The blos- 
soms are extremely large; the outer pe- 
tals a deep crimson and the inner petals 
shaded with purple of satiny appearance. 
A very reliable bloomer. 50c. 
Moraea iridoides Belongs to the Iris family, 
but different, and blooms from early 
spring until late fall. Large white flow 
ers with crests marked in blue. Very 
rare. 75c. 
Day Lily Bright yellow, blooming in the spring. Foliage 
green the year round. 50c. 
Zephyr or Fairy Lily Beautiful pure white lily-like flowers, 
2" across. Grows freely if planted in masses of 12 o1 
more. Excellent bloomer. 6 for 50c. 
Phalaris (arundinacea varigata.) Ribbon grass. Excellent 
for borders. Height 12 inches. 25c. 
Phormium (cookianum.) Fine, long striped foliage. Leaves 
about 2 inches wide, often 5 feet long. Very striking near 
a pool. 75c. 
Carex (morrowi.) Leaves flat, striped and grass like. Six 
inches tall. 40c. 
Fairy or Zephyr Lily 
