. Section of Water Lily Pond at Twin Oaks, West Washington, D. C, Showing Victorias in the Forkground, Nelumbiuhs, Nvmph^as, Etc. FOR several years we have advocated the extended use of Aquatics, and have demonstrated that they can be grown to perfectiort in the open air without artificial heat, except in the case of the Victorias, which receive the benefit of heat for about a month at the start. The summers of 1902 and 1903 were remarkable for low temperature, notwithstanding which Aquatics of all kinds did well. The hardy sorts especially gave flowers of unusual brightness and intensity of c
. Section of Water Lily Pond at Twin Oaks, West Washington, D. C, Showing Victorias in the Forkground, Nelumbiuhs, Nvmph^as, Etc. FOR several years we have advocated the extended use of Aquatics, and have demonstrated that they can be grown to perfectiort in the open air without artificial heat, except in the case of the Victorias, which receive the benefit of heat for about a month at the start. The summers of 1902 and 1903 were remarkable for low temperature, notwithstanding which Aquatics of all kinds did well. The hardy sorts especially gave flowers of unusual brightness and intensity of color. We have greater confidence than ever in recommending them. Their utility is beyond question, and for a continuous display of flowers no hardy or tender peren- nial plant excels them. 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 or sluggish streams, from early in the spring until: August, and, under the same conditions as our native Water Lily, 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 warip. The plants can be grown indoors in pots 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 storing in tubs through the winter they should be kept where it is not warm enough to excite growth or 50 cold as to freeze. We invite inspection of our ponds at Riverton, N. J , at any season of the year, but especially from May to September. We also tender our patrons the benefit of our experience in the cultivation of these plants. If you are contemplating planting, write us if you cannot visit us. SEEDS.âWe have saved
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