. View op one of our Ponds at Riverton showing Victorias and Tender Nymph/eas. ALL water, whether it be a lake, stream, pond or even a small pool, seems to hold a certain charm for everyone, and, when this water is inhabited and beautified by aquatic plants and fish, it becomes fascinating. More especially is this the case when the plants are gorgeous tender Nymphseas and Nelumbiums, or the chaste and artistic hardy Water Lilies, 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 con- ditions, which a
. View op one of our Ponds at Riverton showing Victorias and Tender Nymph/eas. ALL water, whether it be a lake, stream, pond or even a small pool, seems to hold a certain charm for everyone, and, when this water is inhabited and beautified by aquatic plants and fish, it becomes fascinating. More especially is this the case when the plants are gorgeous tender Nymphseas and Nelumbiums, or the chaste and artistic hardy Water Lilies, 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 con- ditions, 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, as in the house aquarium, 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. Aquatics given the same or similar conditions as those under which our native Water Lilies are found will grow luxuriantly and flower profusely the entire season, and will give more pleasure for the time and care expended in their cultivation than any other plants of which we know. The amount of flowers produced and space covered by a single specimen Nymphaea, even the rarer and more expensive varieties, become inexpensive, compared to the cost of the most ordinary bedding plants. HOW TO GROW WATER LILIES. "S^r Soil and Location. 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 Nymphasas and other flowering aquatics should be planted so that they will be exposed to full sunlight. Size and Construction of Ponds, etc. In constructing artificial ponds where the soil is not suff
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