Archive image from page 72 of Cyclopedia of American horticulture . Cyclopedia of American horticulture : comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches cyclopediaofame03bail Year: 1906 phwas, succeed best when grown, as near as possible, under their existing natural conditions; these are a rich alluvial soil in abundance, water, and clear uninter- rupted sunlight. Where natural ponds exist these
Archive image from page 72 of Cyclopedia of American horticulture . Cyclopedia of American horticulture : comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches cyclopediaofame03bail Year: 1906 phwas, succeed best when grown, as near as possible, under their existing natural conditions; these are a rich alluvial soil in abundance, water, and clear uninter- rupted sunlight. Where natural ponds exist these con- ditions are found, but often there is a deficiency of light, caused by shade trees. Let the trees remain, but select open spots for the Nymphajas. They may be planted on the margins of sluggish streams, in bays and sheltered ConxfructioH of Artificial Potids, artifi- cial ponds are resorted to, the most satisfactory method is to build solid walls of masonry, with a concrete bot- tom, provided with an outlet and overflow. In all eases make the pond as large as existing means will allow, not for a moment considering it possible to be too large. One method of providing for the sustenance of these plants is to place a layer of soil in the bottom of the pond from 9-12 or more inches deep. This will suit the NTMPHA 1103 The pond should be 2 to 2 feet in depth. The soil should be a strong loam, the top-soil from a pasture composted with cow manure in proportion of one-third. This should be prepared six months, at least, before planting time. This soil is suitable for all aquatic plants. In any case, when filling the boxes or placing the soil in bottom of pond, tread moderately firm and cover with an inch of sand The water may be spring water rain water or that from any available soun c The i le irest spring water will soon turn gieen tr m \| ui r th \n\ iiid air, but after fermentation iil 1 i \> n i | It e the plants in a new 1> con tin i l| i 1 i I m iimn diitel
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