. ALL water, whether it he a lake, stream, pond, or even a small pool, seems to hold a certain charm for everyone, and, when this \v ter is inhaliited 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 jiools exist, it becomes a hygienic necessity to stock same with plants a-d fish, for, when properly balanced with pl
. ALL water, whether it he a lake, stream, pond, or even a small pool, seems to hold a certain charm for everyone, and, when this \v ter is inhaliited 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 jiools exist, it becomes a hygienic necessity to stock same with plants a-d 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 healthlul and delightful aquatic garden. A FEW CULTURAL. HINTS ON ^WATER Comjih'le cultnial divictiotiS The best soil for growing all aquatics is the rotted vegetable matter from ponds or swamps, mixed with one-third well-rotted manure, and the best substitute for same is good, heavy loam enriched with one-third well-decayed cow manure. All flower- in;j aqualici 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 fout 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 wliich 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 equities, and all of the Nelurabiums, can be successfully grown in half-barrels. To do this, fill the tubs half full with aquatic soil, top-dressed with two inches of sand, allowing about six inches for water. Sink the tubs in tlie ground to within three inches of the top. When more than one tub is used a very ornamental effect can be i)roduced by leav ing a space between the tubs
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