Dreer's garden calendar : 1900 . dreersgardencale1900henr Year: 1900 TICS Their use DBAWM FOB DURING the past season AquaticLilture has been one of the most popular and interest- ing features in the floral world. Aquatics have been shown at all exhibitions of note, and as usual have been the centre of attraction as cut flowers, and the interest shown by amateurs, private gardeners and florists, and the increasing demand for these plants in all parts of the world, is proof of their popularity. Our Water-Gardens at Riverton, N. J., are open to inspection at all times, and during the p
Dreer's garden calendar : 1900 . dreersgardencale1900henr Year: 1900 TICS Their use DBAWM FOB DURING the past season AquaticLilture has been one of the most popular and interest- ing features in the floral world. Aquatics have been shown at all exhibitions of note, and as usual have been the centre of attraction as cut flowers, and the interest shown by amateurs, private gardeners and florists, and the increasing demand for these plants in all parts of the world, is proof of their popularity. Our Water-Gardens at Riverton, N. J., are open to inspection at all times, and during the past season numerous visitors from all parts of the United Stales, Canada and Europe availed themselves of the op- portunity to inspect our extensive collection, make comparisons, and select suitable varieties for diff'erent purposes. Our collection is the largest and most complete in the country, and we have been awarded Firbt Premiums, Certificates and Diplomas wherever exhibited. The cultivation of Aquatics is of the simplest; their requirements are sunshine, water and plenty of rich soil. They are divided into two classes, hardy and tender; the former may be planted in ponds, lakes or sluggish streams, early in spring, and, under the same conditions as our native Water Lily, they will grow luxuriously and flower profusely the entire season; provide the same conditions in artificial ponds or tanks, and the results will be equally satisfactory. Plant the tender varieties at the approach of warm weather and when the water is warm. The plants can be grown in pots where protection can be afforded them until safe to transfer to summer quarters. The after-treatment is the same as for the hardy varieties. When grown in tubs only the moderate growers should be selected. In the Northern and Eastern States some protection should be given the margins of artificial ponds, fountain basins, etc., for a break in the masonry occasioned by the action of frost would expose the plants to great
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