Seed annual . WATERLILIES Are Ijecoming moreI>oi)ular every year;nodassof plautsaremore easily caredfor when once es-tablished. The cul-tivation of WaterLilies is very sim-ple. them is a;rich, fibrous loam,with a liberal mix-lure of well rotteduiantire ; cow ma-nure is very desira-ble. Rich mud from,the bed of a pond ODORATA. sluggish Stream is also good. They may be successfully grown in the open air in tubs,either on the surface or sunk in the ground. Oil barrels cut in inexpensive and convenient ttibs. Abotlt the middle of May putin the loam to
Seed annual . WATERLILIES Are Ijecoming moreI>oi)ular every year;nodassof plautsaremore easily caredfor when once es-tablished. The cul-tivation of WaterLilies is very sim-ple. them is a;rich, fibrous loam,with a liberal mix-lure of well rotteduiantire ; cow ma-nure is very desira-ble. Rich mud from,the bed of a pond ODORATA. sluggish Stream is also good. They may be successfully grown in the open air in tubs,either on the surface or sunk in the ground. Oil barrels cut in inexpensive and convenient ttibs. Abotlt the middle of May putin the loam to the depth of six or eight inches, in which plant the roots,,barely covering them. Now put on about two inches of sand to preventthe manure from rising to the top. Fill in six inches of water, set in a,sunny ))lace, adding water gradually until the tub is full by the timethe leaves have covered the surface, and replenish the water as it loseaby evaporation. In the winter potir off the water and remove to a coo
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