. Dreer's garden book 1916. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. ALL water, whether it be a lake, stream, pond, or even a small pool, seems to hold a certain charm for every one, and, when this water is inhabited and beautified by aquatic plants and fish, it becomes fascinating, and when we consider the ease with which these plants can be grown, there is no reason why every natural lake, pond and stream having the proper conditions, which are sunshine, still, warm water, and p
. Dreer's garden book 1916. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. ALL water, whether it be a lake, stream, pond, or even a small pool, seems to hold a certain charm for every one, and, when this water is inhabited and beautified by aquatic plants and fish, it becomes fascinating, and when we consider the ease with which these plants can be grown, there is no reason why every natural lake, pond and stream having the proper conditions, which are sunshine, still, warm water, and plenty of rich soil, should not be so beautified. Where stagnant pools exist, it becomes a hygienic necessity to stock same with plants and fish, for, when properly balanced with plant and animal life, the water becomes, and will remain, pure and sweet, and in place of a mosquito and malaria-breeding pool we have a healthful and delightful aquatic garden. A FEW CULTURAL HINTS ON WATER EIEIES. Our Water Lily Booklet, giving complete cultural directions, sent on application. All Water Lilies and aquatics will grow in any good garden soil enriched with one-fifth well rotted manure, or if manure is not procurable use 1 quart of ground bone to each bushel of soil. All flowering aquatics should be planted so that they will be exposed to full sunlight. In constructing artificial ponds a total depth of two feet is sufficient; one foot for soil and one foot for water. For those who have not the advantage of natural ponds or large artificial basin, there are many varieties which can be grown successfully in half-barrels or any water-tight receptacle having a diameter of two feet or more, but the greater the sur- face space the better will be the results. Many of the Nymphseas and other aquatics, and all of the Nelumbiums, can be successfully grown in half-barrels. To do this, fill the tubs half full with soil, top-dressed with two inches of sand, allowing about six inches for water. Sink
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