Water Lilies
Tone following lists of aquatic plants contain only such species as are obtainable from any reputable dealer or nursery and for that reason I have omitted a number of interesting though rare varieties.
WATER-LILIES
These should be planted in loam in wicker baskets and on the top of the loam a layer of small stones should be lightly pressed, this prevents the soil being washed away. It is a good idea, when constructing the pond, to excavate a receptacle for the lily; this is far tidier than a basket.
The plant may be the common white Nymphae of the countryside or the yellow Nuphar which is equally common; either may be purchased for 2s. od. or 3s. od. The cultivated varieties, however, are so much more beautiful in all respects that it is advisable, if possible, to procure one. The cost may be anything from ss. od. to £s and for an extra 5s. 6d. it will be sent out already planted in a basket. I am giving here a list of the less expensive kinds, one of each colour and grouped according to the depth of water required.
For planting in four feet of water
Tuberosa Richardsoni. White
Brackleyi rosea. Pink
Attraction Crimson.
This one is rather expensive. Col. Welch. Yellow.
For planting in two or three feet of water
Marliacea albida. White
carnea. Pink.
rubra. Crimson
chromatella. Yellow.
For planting in one to two feet of water
Caroliniana Nivea. White.
Odorata Wm. Shaw. Pink. Froebeli. Crimson. Solfaterre. Yellow.
For the small rookery pool or tubs
Odorata minor, White
Laydeckeri lilacea. Pink
fulgens. Crimson. Pygmrea helvola. Yellow.