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S ♦ ♦ MARYLAN
THREE SPRINGS FISHERIES — LILY PON S
H e Invite You to Visit
the
LARGEST LILY GARDENS
in the World
WE invite you to visit the largest lily gardens in the
world. Visitors are always welcome to our plants. In
the sketch below, you will note that we have two plants.
The larger plant, and the one which is most interesting, is the
lily gardens and hatchery. All directions below are given to
go to this plant. This is the largest plant of its kind in the
world. We have many visitors every season from all parts of
the United States. Many come to our plant in the summer,
and make their selections, and take these back with them.
Our plant is open every day in the week and on Sundays. We
will do all possible to show you around our plant, and we
have many guides to direct you. We, however, ask that you
call in the morning or before midafternoon, as the hardy
lilies close in the afternoon.
How to Reach Onr Properties
Gettysburg
Hagerstown
Harpers
/ Leesburg
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Lancaster
THREE SPRINGS FISHERIES
Lily Gardens and Hatchery
Baltimore
Rockville
Storage and Hardeningfacilifies
for Goldfish -for Shipment.
Washington
FROM BALTIMORE, MARYLAND. Take Frederick
road, the National Pike, U. S. No. 40, to Frederick, Maryland,
thence follow the directions from Frederick.
FROM WASHINGTON, D. C. Take Massachusetts
Avenue to Wisconsin Avenue to and straight through Rock¬
ville, Darnestown, Dawsonville, Beallsville and Dickerson
over the Monocacy River, thence the first macadam road
to the right, at which point you will notice a large sign.
Route U. S. No. 240 to Rockville, State No. 28 from Rock¬
ville to beyond the Monocacy River, thence north, towards
Frederick, straight ahead, on U. S. No. 15 to the sign.
FROM CUMBERLAND, MD., AND THE WEST.
Follow U. S. Route No. 40 east to Frederick, thence south on
U. S. Route No. 15, turning to the right in Frederick (see
instructions from Frederick).
FROM GETTYSBURG AND HARRISBURG. Follow
Route No. 15, south to and straight through Frederick.
FROM HANOVER, YORK, LANCASTER. The road
via York, Hanover, Littlestown, Taneytown, Woodsboro,
Walkersville to Frederick has been improved and is in
excellent condition — is not only nearer but less traveled
than via Gettysburg.
FROM FREDERICK, MARYLAND. Drive out South
Market Street or Buckeystown Road. Just out of Frederick
be sure to follow the right fork of the road or U. S. Route No.
15 through Buckeystown. Turn left at the first macadam
road where there is a large sign and a small blacksmith shop.
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Copyrighted by Three Springs Fisheries , Lily pons, Md., 1939.
MARYLAND — AQUATIC PLANTS AND GOLDFISH
Please read carefully these two pages. They give
you an idea who we are. Tell you how and when
to order. Give you our terms, and policies which
have made us the outstanding waterlily producers
of the world.
^^UR FIRM is composed of three brothers who
devote practically their entire time to this busi¬
ness. Every order receives the personal attention of
one of the owners of this enormous plant. There is
no other plant in the world like it — no other where
you can see such an expanse of waterlilies and mil¬
lions of gold-fish. Words simply cannot describe the
vastness, or the gorgeousness of the masses of lily
blooms during the blooming season.
Our business has been steadily growing. Year
after year we show increased production and in¬
creased sales. The demand for our product has
been steady and largely due to the praise of our cus¬
tomers, and the personal attention of the owners
who have their customers’ interests at heart. While
other firms have been doing less business, our busi¬
ness has been going forward.
Our marvelous growth from a small beginning to
the World’s Largest Producers is due to our liberal
policy. In dealing with us you are the judge. The
customer must be pleased. We absolutely guarantee
our lilies to grow and produce blooms. On the back
of our order sheet for years has appeared the slogan
“We guarantee to our customers complete satisfac¬
tion.” Is it any wonder that our business has shown
such growth? With this liberal policy, while other
producers are telling you what they will not do, we
have been telling the public what our plants will do,
and backing it up with the most liberal guarantee,
“you must be satisfied,” year after year, until we
are the outstanding waterlily producers of the world .
Pick up the average catalogue and read “We do
not,” or “We will not be responsible,” or “We
cannot,” and then compare it with our positive,
definite statements such as, we guarantee safe ar¬
rival, we prepay all charges, we guarantee our lilies
and all aquatic plants to grow, and then that last
guarantee “You must be satisfied.” Compare these
statements of ours with “We cannot be responsible
for loss in transit,” or “We are not liable,” etc.
Why not? Who knows how to grow and pack the
goods better than the producer? If the producer
has not faith in his product, or his packing, or the
transportation, why should the buyer? Buy from
the producer, the Three Springs Fisheries, who
stand back of their product, is the answer. Our
catalogue tells you what we do. It does not waste
space and your time trying to discourage you by
showing you how little faith we have in our product.
Being the World’s largest producers of hardy
waterlilies and aquatics, we have the largest stock
from which to make selection. Any and all small
inferior roots are discarded. Your plants thus
chosen from the World’s largest acreage assures you
of the very best obtainable and enables us to make
the unqualified guarantee, “You must be satisfied.”
The personal attention of the three owners, the large
production from which your roots, only the best are
chosen, assure you of lilies which will grow and
(Continued on page 31)
The best lily roots from the best acreage in the world. Especially selected for size , quality , and bloom.
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THREE SPRINGS FISHERIES - LILYPONS
A WATER GARDEN
In a Wooden Tub or Tubs
TUB gardens are growing in demand. Because you live in a city, or on rented property, or for any reason do not wish
to spend the money for a concrete pool, or build a pond, is no reason why you should not have the pleasure of the Water
Lily and Goldfish. Many of the best Water Lilies are peculiarly adapted to Tub Culture, such as the Helen Fowler, Pink; the
Odorata, White; the Chromatella, Yellow; the Paul Hariot, Changeable; all very pretty.
These tubs may be placed upon a block of wood above ground or sunk into the ground to any depth. They may be
bought singly or in groups of two or three.
You may place into the tub an old dishpan filled with soil. In winter remove the pan to your cellar and upset the tub.
Place the Goldfish in your aquarium in the house. Next season get the old pan, refill the tub and put out the goldfish and
you are ready again. Your lily roots should be divided every few years. You may, if you prefer, omit the pan and place
6 to 8 inches of soil in the tub, plant your lily and fill with water.
TUB SUGGESTIONS
some
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we get
, some earth
water — and combined
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TUB AND HOW TO MAKE IT. For this we recommend a kerosene, linseed oil barrel or any kind of a vinegar or
cider barrel. A barrel OF ABOUT 50 GALLONS should be sawed in half, making two tubs. Place one, not over two roots,
in an old discarded wash pan which has been well filled with soil and manure, one part good rich cow manure to three parts
soil. Over this place an inch or so of sand, if available. Place this into the half barrel and fill within an inch or two of the
top. Only add enough water from time to time to take care of evaporation. In winter upset the barrel, remove the pan to
your cellar or other place to prevent freezing. If you prefer you can place the soil directly into the tub or half barrel and
plant in the soil. This would probably give more blooms, as there would be more soil.
WHERE TO PUT IT. About the only care that must be exercised in placing a tub is to put it where the sun will
shine on it. If you live in a crowded or congested section you may place it on your front or back porch. It may be suspended
or not. It requires very small space, only about 2V2 feet square. No yard is too small for it. On either or both sides of
the entrance to your home, it will be a source of endless admiration. When you bear in mind that it is not a monthly but
a daily bloomer, you can see why lilies are becoming so popular. New flowers will open every day to greet you, and lilies
will bloom from early Spring until killed by frost.
The largest acreage in the world devoted to Water Lilies and Aquatics.
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MARYLAND — AQUATIC PLANTS AND GOLDFISH
We offer the following
TUB COLLECTION S
We Give a Complete Tub and Garden for $3.25 and up.
For those who have their own tubs or half barrels
we offer:
TUB COLLECTION “A” . $1.40
2 lilies for . $1.40
Helen Fowler, Pink. See pages 9 and 10.
Odorata, White.
If wanted with tub add . $2.00
TUB COLLECTION “B” . $4.50
For 2 tubs, 4 lilies:
Helen Fowler, Pink. See pages 9 and 10.
Odorata Gigantea, White.
James Brydon, Red. See below and page 11.
Marliac Chromatella, Yellow. See below and
page 10.
With tubs add $2.00 for each tub.
TUB COLLECTION “C” . $3.00
1 Lily, pink, white or yellow, your choice of color.
1 Lotus, pink or yellow. (We suggest pink Lily
with yellow Lotus.) See page 17.
TUB COLLECTION “C”— Continued
6 Water Plants, some floating.
This is a fine collection for . . $3.00
With tub complete . $5.00
For 1 pair selected common goldfish
(bucket 50c, fish $2.00) add . $2.50
TUB COLLECTION “D” . $3.75
For two tubs, four lilies:
Helen Fowler, Pink. See pages 9 and 10.
Odorata Gigantea, White.
Rose Arey, Dark Pink, almost Red. See page 8.
Marliac Chromatella, Yellow. See below.
This is an exceptional value at . $3.75
TUB COLLECTION “F” . $1.25
Pink Opal, Dark Pink. See pages 9 and 10.
Odorata, White. These 2 for . $1.25
EXTRA TUBS
We furnish tubs 2 feet in diameter and 1 foot deep for $2.00 each. They are made of white cedar and will last a long
time. They may be used in pools as soil containers for your lilies and plants. Expressage collect on Tubs.
James
Brydon and
Chromatella
These two choice
varieties are offered
in both tub collec¬
tion “B” and also
alone as collection
No. 50.
They are two of
the very best lilies.
There are none bet¬
ter, and the price is
Only
$3.00
for these two
choice varieties.
Collection No. 50
TWO BEAUTIES FOR LARGE TUBS
JAMES BRYDON MARLIACEA CHROMATELLA
We offer these two choice lilies in our tub collection “B” (see above) , or alone as Collection No. 50.
These two superb lilies for $3.00
We grow our own products — both Water Lilies and Goldfish.
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The
FASCINA¬
TION
of the
CULTURE
of
WATER
POOL AT SEA ISLAND GOLF CLUB
Sea Island, Ga.
LILIES and GOLDFISH
THERE is nothing more beautiful nor fascinating than the
lily pool or the lily tub. No part of your garden will be
more frequented nor have such favorable comments — and
yet it is within reach of everyone. The splendor of the water
lily with its harmony of color and its sweet aroma or fra-
POOL OF MRS. JOHN H. WILCOX
Easton, Md.
grance is yours for just a little trouble or work — then you
have the exotic beauty of the tropics.
EXPERIENCE. No flower or plant is so easy to grow
as the water lily. No experience whatever is necessary in
order to be successful. The cost is so small that there is
no reason why you should not have a garden distinctive; a
little different from your neighbor; a little more attractive.
REQUIREMENTS. Oh, so easy. Sunshine, quiet water,
and soil. Your pool or tub should be so located that it will
not be shaded. If planted in a stream or brook, they should
be planted in comparatively still water, not swift running
water, and you should have good soil to get best results.
COULD ANYTHING BE SIMPLER OR EASIER? For
your pool you may have running water or not as you like.
TIME OF PLANTING. Probably the best time to plant
water lilies is in April and May, though they may be planted
as soon as they begin to show growth in the spring, and as
late as in August.
COLOR. Water lilies can now be obtained in every
shade, and in practically all colors — white, every shade of
pink, red, yellow, blue, purple, etc.
PLANTING, DEPTH OF WATER, AND SOIL.
Either of two methods may be followed. There are many
failures in planting in too deep water. If you can regulate
the water flow, we suggest that you cover the crown of the
root about three inches. As the plant grows, add additional
water from time to time. In this way your plants will grow
much faster than by planting in deep water. Cover the
cement with from nine inches to a foot of rich soil and plant
the lilies in the soil, just leaving the tip of the plant protrude.
The other method which we greatly prefer is to plant the
roots in boxes and sink the boxes in the pool. This is easier
to plant and easier to remove. We suggest about one part
( Continued on page 30)
You'll buy the finest pink , the Mrs. C. W . Thomas , eventually , why not buy it now?
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OWN A LILY POOL
SO SIMPLE AND INEXPENSIVE TO
BUILD— SO EASY AND INTER¬
ESTING TO CARE FOR
NO FLOWER can be produced at so little
cost as the most fascinating and gorgeous
Water Lily. Pools can now be built at so little
expense that anyone who has the room and
the sunshine may now have the oriental beau¬
ties of the water garden at their own home.
SO EASY TO BUILD
With these sketches any handy man can with the ordinary laborer build
pools at practically no expense other than the cost of material. No high-
priced mechanic is necessary.
Pools may be constructed with straight or curved lines. If you have a
good clay bottom you can lay the cement on the clay; if not, we suggest that
you put in 6 inches of cinders beneath the cement bottom. Be sure to have
the cinders well packed. The construction can be made by any cement
worker. The overflow and drainage pipe should be the same. A short piece
of pipe with thread on the end can be screwed into the drain pipe.
The ideal water pool is about two feet deep. The side walls should be
about five inches in thickness, tapering to seven inches at the bottom. The
bottom of the pool need not be more than six inches.
Good results can be obtained from a mixture of one part Portland cement,
two parts sharp sand, and three parts half-inch gravel (if gravel is not avail¬
able crushed stone may be used), mixed with water and poured over the
bottom and up the sides. The rough places of the concrete may be smoothed
down by applying a thin coat of cement with a trowel or paint brush. It is
important to keep newly poured concrete moist for several days by sprinkling
frequently several times over a period of ten days, before any fish or plants
are placed in it, as the alkali may injure the fish and plants. (Your local
cement dealer will gladly give you a pamphlet on “Cement Construction.”)
It is also advisable to reinforce the construction by using hogwire fencing.
This material is very easy to bend up the sides of the pool, being sure each
strip of fencing overlaps the previous strip.
Your pool should be carefully washed out before planting. Should a
green scum appear, this will be due to vegetable growth and will disappear
in a short time. Do not change water and above all do not add chemicals,
as these will injure both the plants and fish. If absolutely necessary flush
the pool, and if this does not clear it up, use our algae treatment.
Our Water Gardens , 9 miles South of Frederick , Md., on U. S. Route 15. See page 1.
THREE SPRINGS FISHERIES — El LYPO N S
IN THIS basket is shown three of the most
popular and most beautiful of all water
lilies. This is an actual photograph of lilies
picked from our large acreage and colored by
the artist.
Collection No. 5
The Rose Arey (Pink) . . . $1.75
The James Brydon (Red) 2.50
The Chromatella (Yellow) 1.25
All standard and well recognized brands. We
offer these three gorgeous varieties, this year
for the first, in collection at the exceedingly
low price of $4.50
It is only due to our very large acreage, our
enormous production, that we are able to offer
such well known varieties in large, well de¬
veloped plants at such prices. And, remember,
you get the best grade and only selected stock.
To appreciate this great value you must read
the description of each of these choice lilies on
pages 10 and 11. In fact you must see them
in all their beauty in order to fully appreciate
what you will have.
Total value . $5.50 for $4.50
ROSE AREY
ROSE AREY (t^kL
C. W. Thomas, with its delicate shade of
pink, there is no lily that can compare with
the Rose Arey. Exceedingly fragrant, very
large, a prolific bloomer. The most popular of
all pinks. Read its full description on page
10. The lowest price at which this superb
lily was ever offered, a special at $1.75
CHROMATELLA and
JAMES BRYDON (below). We
offer these for those who only have room for
two choice lilies. If you choose these you
will not only have bloom, but you will have
gorgeous colors and flowers to be proud of
every day. See full description on pages
10 and 11.
As collection No. 50, we offer these
two choice colored lilies for low
price of $3.00.
A reputable , well rated house .
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MARYLAND— AQUATIC PLANTS AND GOLDFISH
HARDY WATER LILIES
’ I 'HERE is indeed a large class of many colors of Hardy Water Lilies. There is every known color, and every
tint or shade to be found among the Hardy Water Lilies. These plants grow equally well whether in a pool
or in tub, or in a quiet stream. Just a foot of water or so over the crown, together with sunshine, is all that is
necessary. We have the purest Whites, all the various shades of Pinks, the dark Red to a bright Red, Yellow,
and the Changeable colors.
If you wish the fragrant, sweet smelling lilies, you should choose those of the Odorata type, or those which
are described as being fragrant. The Hardy Lilies offered are all day bloomers. They open in the early morn¬
ing and close every afternoon. Each bloom lasts several days, and each is the developed full grown plant. The
kind we sell should have several blooms every day. We recommend those in heavy type.
WHITES
>"1 |'Tl\r|VT7'0 U1 One of the purest whites, very double, and free
blooming. The flowers are so double that it looks
like a large snowball. The choicest and best white grown.
Price, $2.25 each.
ODORATA GIGANTEA
very fragrant. Flowers are
often 6 inches across. A free bloomer. The only thing cheap about it
is the price. Price, 50c each.
ODORATA MINOR. This lily is especially valuable for tub culture.
Flowers are small and very fragrant. From 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
Suitable for planting at edge of ponds. Price, 50c each.
MARLIAC ALBIDA. Pure white flowers of large size with yellow stamens
and quite fragrant. A free grower and blooms continuously the whole
season. Sepals are tinted with pink, leaves deep green above and red
beneath. Price, $1.00 each.
GLADSTONE. This is the largest of the white lilies, and requires con¬
siderable space for its best development. The flowers are the purest
white, cup-shaped, with golden yellow stamens. The plant blooms freely.
Flowers often 6 to 8 inches across. The leaves are dark green.
Price, $1.50 each.
Escarboucle
and M. Rosea
We offer these two
choice lilies, one a very
brilliant shade of red,
the other a beautiful
shade of pink, in com¬
bination, Price, $2.80.
Special
Collection H 2.
This is truly one of
the very best offers tee
have ever made , $ 3.25 .
ESCARBOUCLE
MARLIAC ROSEA
Pink Opal and
Helen Fowler
To fully appreciate these
two wonderful, fragrant
flowers, it is necessary to
see them. Both of them
are very fragrant. One is
a dark pink throughout,
the other a fairly dark
pink with a light center.
Both are free bloomers.
The Pink Opal is very
well adapted for cut
flowers.
PINK OPAL
HELEN FOWLER
Special Collection
H 3. We offer this
choice collection for
only $1.85
See back of order sheet , page 38 , for instruction for ordering , etc
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THREE SPRINGS FISHERIES -LILYPO N S
PINKS fe
MRS. C. W. THOMAS ®e su,ren,° ref.d the.
Special Description ot
this lily, page 12. Price, $2.50 each.
ROSE AREY We consider this the most desirable
of any of the fragrant lilies. No
collection is complete without this flower. It has a bril¬
liant pink color. The petals are pointed and incurved.
It has golden yellow stamen. One of the very best bloom¬
ers, producing very large flowers, often 7 to 8 inches in
diameter. IT IS BY FAR THE FINEST OF THE
PINKS. ASIDE FROM THE MRS. C. W. THOMAS
IT HAS NO EQUAL. See color illustrations, pages 8
and 16. Price, $1.75 each.
HELEN FOWLER
with lighter center with
flowers borne well above the water. It is especially
adapted to tub culture. Of all lilies this would be our
choice for tub culture. It is very fragrant and a free
bloomer. Flowers are not so large but sure to please.
What it lacks in size is more than offset by its continuous
blossoms and sweetness. See illustrations, pages 9 and 16.
Price, $1.25 each.
EUGENIA DE LAND A” Odorata type.
1 lowers are extra large
with long and lanceolate petals. A very beautiful color
of deep rose pink or iridescent hue. Yellow stamen.
Flowers float on the water. A very vigorous and free
flowering variety. A very desirable plant. It was awarded
the silver medal by the Newport Horticultural Society.
Price, $1.50 each.
PINK OPAL. An attractive deep pink, a medium size
flower. It is one of the finest pink lilies for cut flower
purposes. The buds are nearly round. When open the
petals are short, and the flower stands well above the
water. See illustration, page 9. Price, $1.00 each.
MARLIAC CARNEA. Large soft flesh pink, deeper to¬
ward the center. Very free flowering, of a strong, vigorous
growth, with large purplish red leaves changing to deep
green. A free bloomer and one which exhales a sweet
vanilla fragrance. Price, $1.25 each.
MARLIAC ROSEA. This is similar to Carnea except
that it is a deep pink. Large flowers of deep rose pink.
Flowers 4 to 5 inches. See illustrations, pages 9 and 16.
Price, $1.50 each.
SUMPTUOSA This lily is of French origin and is
very double. Its flowers are deep
pink in the center, growing lighter toward the edges and
lightly spotted with a deeper shade of color. The stamens
are of a beautiful orange shade, and the color effect of the
lily is most pleasing. Price, $2.25 each.
MASANIELLO. Its flowers are cup shape. Very delicate
shade of pink dotted with red. A strong grower and a
free bloomer. Price, $1.75 each.
MORNING GLORY (Mary). A beautiful soft pink of
the Odorata or fragrant type with flowers often 5 inches
across. Darker at the base, and shaded out to a light
color to the petals. The stamens are yellow.
Price, $2.00 each.
POOL AT DENBIGH HALL, Wilmington, Del.
Photo taken soon after planting and before Lilies had spread. Note Water Iris in bloom
I he pool is also filled with Gold Fish and the Lilies showing in photo arc the ones
purchased from you, which were greatly admired by all.
Sincerely yours,
H. C. CORBIN, Mgr.
YELLOWS
SUNRISE One of the first lilies to open
in the morning. A free
bloomer of very large size, flowers fre¬
quently being 8 to 10 inches in diameter,
and stand well above the water. It has long
narrow petals. In color it is a clear sulphur
yellow. It starts blooming early in the spring,
and continues until late fall. Does well in
any depth water and stands crowding. There
is no other yellow lily that can compare with
this superb variety. Price, $2.25 each.
MARLIAC CHROMATELLA
Flowers yellow, 4 to 6 inches. Leaves green,
mottled with brown. A free bloomer. We
consider this the finest of the Marliacs. This
plant should be divided every few years. A
charming canary yellow flower with bright
yellow stamen. See illustrations, pages 5, 8
and 16. Price, $1.25 each.
ODORATA SULPHURIA GRANDIFLORA.
The flowers measure from 4 to 5 inches across
and are of a deep sulphur yellow color stand¬
ing 3 to 6 inches above the surface of the
water. The stems are blotched with brown
spots and float on the surface of the water.
Price, $1.50 each.
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Shipments direct from our large ponds or lakes. No reshipments.
MARYLAND — AQUATIC PLANTS AND GOLDFISH
REDS
ATTRACTION Where the pool is
large enough we have
no hesitation in giving this lily the first rank
among the reds. It is a recent French intro¬
duction. On opening it is a garnet red, with
almost white sepals and stamen of rich
mahogany tipped with yellow. It is not only
the largest lily in cultivation, often eight to ten
inches across, but is one of the most beautiful.
No pool of any size is complete without it.
Price, $2.50 each.
GLORIOSA. A deep carmine rose color becom¬
ing deep red with age. A continuous bloomer,
often reaching 5 to 6 inches in diameter. It is
an ideal red lily for either pool or tub culture.
Price, $2.25 each.
AURORA. These flowers are creamy yellow on the first
day. By the third day, they have changed to a dark red.
This gives a variety of color daily. Price, $1.25 each.
SIOUX. A changeable variety opening a clear yellow,
shading to red as the flower ages. A free bloomer.
Price, $1.75 each.
JAMES BRYDON Jhis,is / PP
fane hardy lily.
Very free to bloom and a rapid grower.
Flowers measure from 5 to 6 inches across.
Broad, massive petals, concave and incurving,
giving the flower a cup shape. It is a rich
rose crimson. It is well adapted to either tub or pool
culture. An early bloomer and you can count on it being
in bloom every day. See illustrations, pages 5 and 8.
Price, $2.50 each.
ESCARBOUCLE. This is the most brilliant of all of the
reds. It is a bright intense red, a vermilion with garnet
stamen. A strong grower and a free bloomer. It is un¬
questionably one of the best. To those who have never
had this variety it will prove a rare treat. See illustrations,
pages 9 and 16. Price, $2.50 each.
POOL OF MRS. H. S. CRISWELL
Waynesboro, Pa.
with orange colored stamen. Flowers are borne above the
water. Its general appearance is very much that of a
tropical lily. A rather unique and beautiful variety. A
free bloomer. Price, $2.00 each.
SULTAN. A large free blooming red flower of unusual
merit. The sepals are white with red line. The flowers
are of a very attractive red, deepening from rose to a cherry
red towards the heart. Price, $3.00 each.
CHANGEABLE COLORS
CONQUEROR. An immense flower. A robust grower of
French origin. The flowers are a cherry red. Stamens
are an orange yellow. Price, $2.00 each.
NEWTON A large flower with star shaped petals
of the vermilion color. Sepals are white
PAUL HARIOT A free bloomer; light yellow
delicately shaded copper red.
Flowers are large and cup shaped. A free bloomer.
Price, $2.00 each.
COMANCHE. Large flowers of rich apricot color on open¬
ing, changing to a dark coppery-orange with flowing red
as the flower ages. Leaves are an attractive olive green,
flaked with brown. Price, $2.00 each.
POOL OF MR. C. R. DEATRICH
Maugansville, Md.
SOLFATARE. On opening the petals are yellow, with a
slight rose cast, which deepens each day until the bloom
is suffused with red. Very similar to the Paul Hariot only
with softer tints. Price, $1.50 each.
CHRYSANTHA. One of the best of the changeable colors
for tub culture. The flower opens a soft creamy yellow
and darkens every day until it finally is a deep vermilion
in color. It is especially adapted to small pools.
Price, $1.50 each.
l\o pool complete without goldfish. Try selected brood stock only.
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The Mrs.
C. W. Thomas
PRODUCES large flow¬
ers, free-blooming,
long season day flowering
water lily. Very fragrant,
partly double. A beauti¬
ful shell pink. Expert lily
growers have pronounced
this lily the most charm¬
ing, the most delicate pink
water lily as yet produced.
We offered this lily for
the first time in 1931. For
a number of years, we
could not produce enough
to meet the demands. This
year we have a fair sup¬
ply, and have been able
to reduce the price to
within reach of everyone.
The new price is $2.50.
AN ACTUAL PHOTOGRAPH COLORED BY ARTIST FROM FLOWERS
T ropical
Night Bloomer
Deniala Superba
(Juno)
A BEAUTIFUL pure
white lily, measuring
from 8 to 12 inches in
diameter, with yellow
stamens without any trace
of purplish brown, mak¬
ing it the only one of this
type that does not show
the brown near the base
of the stamens. The se¬
pals are green, with faint
greenish white stripes on
the outside, the inner side
being white. The leaves
are large, deep glossy
green, finely dentate. A
free bloomer.
Price — $1.75
/Vo flotver so easy to grotv as the Water Lily. No cultivation — no rake , no hoe , no water , just add enough to
take care of evaporation.
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Our Prize Collection
Pictured
Here
PRIZE
Collection
No. 11
Only
$g.25
ONE EACH OF THESE CHOICE SEVEN (7) VARIETIES AS SHOWN FOR ONLY $9.25
OUR PRIZE COLLECTION
This remarkable collection of seven (7) of the very choicest Complete Prize
Lilies. One of the very best of last year’s offerings. So good that Collection No. 11
we are giving it one of our choicest positions this year. $9.25
A List of Hardy Lilies
The varieties we consider the best are marked thus (*)
WHITE
YELLOW
*Albida . $1.00
*Gonnere . 2.25
*Gladstone . 1.50
Odorata Gigantea . 50
Odorata Minor . 50
PINK
*Helen Fowler . $1.25
♦Rose Arey . 1.75
Marliac Rosea . 1.50
Marliac Carnea . 1.25
Pink Opal . 1.00
♦Eugenia De Land . 1.50
Masaniello . 1.75
♦Somptuosa . 2.25
Morning- Glory . 2.00
♦MRS. C. W. THOMAS . 2.50
♦Chromatella .
* Sunrise .
Odorata Sulphuria Grandiflora
RED
*Attraction .
♦Escarboucle .
* James Brydon .
Gloriosa .
Conqueror .
Newton .
Sultan .
CHANGEABLE COLORS
Chrysantha .
. Aurora .
Comanche .
♦Paul Hariot .
Sioux .
Solfatare .
$1.25
2.25
1.50
$2.50
2.50
2.50
2.25
2.00
2.00
3.00
$1.50
1.25
2.00
2.00
1.75
1.50
You’ll have flowers every day — no work
j no care , no worry and yet every day fresh flowers open to greet you
each morning.
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TROPICAL WATER LILIES
TROPICAL water lilies produce much larger flowers than do the hardy water lilies. There are two distinct types of tender
or tropical water lilies — the Day Blooming varieties and the Night Blooming varieties. NO TROPICAL SHOULD BE
PLANTED OUT UNTIL THE WEATHER HAS BECOME SETTLED AND WARM. They grow rapidly, and flower from
June until killed by the frost. When you see the immense size of the bloom, and the large quantity of bloom as well as the
quality, you will not be satisfied until you have a tropical. Once you have them, your neighbor will want them, for there is no
flower more economical and more beautiful than the tropical water lilies. We have all shades, practically all colors. Tropical
lilies are also very much to be preferred for cut flower purposes.
It is possible to winter tropical lilies in the greenhouse where they will bloom all winter, but for those who do not have
greenhouses, we suggest that the tropicals be treated as annuals.
Illustration courtesy De La Mare Co.
DAY BLOOMERS
WHITE
MRS. GEO. H. PRING. This is one of the new varieties, and
by far the best pure white tropical lily. It produces large
fragrant white flowers. Price, $1.50 each.
GRACILIS. This is the tender white star-shaped lily of
Mexico. The flowers are fragrant. Much smaller in size
than the Mrs. Geo. H. Pring, and rise above the water from
12 to 15 inches. It is pure white with yellow stamens.
Price, $1.50 each.
PINK
MRS. C. W. WARD. This is a deep rosy pink flower with
golden yellow stamens tipped with pink. The flowers are
from 8 to 10 inches across. It is a very strong plant and a
very desirable variety. Price, $2.00 each.
GENERAL PERSHING. This is one of the new lilies pro¬
duced by Geo. Pring at the Missouri Botanical Gardens. The
flowers are from 8 to 10 inches across and open from four
to six days. This flower is rather unique in that it opens
as early as 7 A. M. and remains open until 7 P. M. The
flowers are very fragrant and are borne about 12 inches
above the wTater. The buds are dark green, striped with
dark purple. The flowers are delightfully fragrant, and
are of a fine bright pink color. It is one of the best of the
pinks. Price, $2.25 each.
BLUE
PENNSYLVANIA. (Blue Beauty.) This is one of the most
popular of the blue lilies. The flowers are large and well
borne above the water. The leaves are slightly speckled with
brown. It can be used for tub or pool. It blooms contin¬
uously from early in the summer until frost. It has yellow
stamens tipped with blue. Price, $2.00'eacli.
MRS. ED. WHITAKER. This is one of the newer hybrid
water lilies. It is also a production of Mr. Pring of the
Missouri Botanical Gardens. It is one of the largest of the
day bloomers. The flowers are lavender blue on first opening,
getting paler after the flower ages. They often reach 10
inches in diameter. The leaves are beautifully mottled and
are streaked with dark red. One of the remarkable features
of this lily is the fact that it opens as early as 6 :30 in the
morning, and does not close until 7 :30 at night. There is no
lily that remains open for so long a time. Price, $2.25 each.
HENRY SHAW. A very popular sweet scented blue with
chrome colored stamens. A very free bloomer. One plant
alone may have from five to six blooms at one time.
Price, $1.75 each.
DAUBEN. This is a very light, rather small, blue lily. It is
especially adapted for tub culture. It is a variety which will
sprout additional lilies from the center of its leaves, and
these new plants will often send forth bloom while they are
still attached to the parent plant. Price, $1.25 each.
MRS. WOODROW WILSON. A dark lavender blue with
yellow stamens tipped with lavender. Flowers from 7 to 8
inches across. Price, $2.00 each.
ZANZABARIENSIS. This is the best small dark blue water
lily in cultivation. It is extremely free to flower and
growth, the flowers are from 5 to 8 inches across. Petals
are deep blue, sepals green on the outside, purplish blue on
the inside. The flower is very fragrant, and blooms
throughout the season. Price, $1.50 each.
Just a fine place to visit — open every day Sunday
included to welcome visitors.
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DAY BLOOMERS — Continued
PURPLE
PANAMA PACIFIC. This is surely one of the most
popular and promising of the day bloomers. It is a
free bloomer, giving strong healthy plants. On first
opening the flowers are rich rosy red ; when fully
opened the color is a deep reddish purple with yellow
stamens. This plant also will throw young plants
from its leaves which will frequently flower while still
attached to the parent plant. Price, $2.00 each.
AUGUST KOCH. Flowers are from 7 to 8 inches in
diameter, and rise from 8 to 10 inches out of the water.
The petals are a pale wisteria violet. It is an excellent
variety, very free in bloom. It produces some young
plants from the surface of the leaves. We recommend
this as one of the easiest of the tropicals to grow as it
requires very little attention. Price, $2.00 each.
WILLIAM STONE. A star-shaped blue flower from 5
to 7 inches in diameter, borne well above the water.
Especially good for cut flower. A very free bloomer.
Price, $2.00 each.
COLLECTION NO. T 1. DAY BLOOMERS
SIX MOST POPULAR DAY BLOOMERS
We offer the following six most popular tropical
bloomers as our collection No. T 1, which gives every
range of color.
Blue Beauty (Dark Blue) . $2.00
Mrs. Geo. H. Pring (White) . 1.50
Mrs. Ed. Whitaker (Lavender Blue) . 2.25
General Pershing (Pink) . 2.25
Panama Pacific (Reddish Purple) . 2.00
August Koch (Wisteria Violet) . 2.00
Total Value of . $12.00
SPECIAL FOR $10.00
NIGHT BLOOMERS
PEOPLE are more and more asking for night bloom¬
ers. So many people like to have their pools in
bloom in the evening. There is nothing nicer than
to have some lilies opening when the others are going
to sleep and have them remain open all night in their
gorgeous colors. Then, too, night bloomers remain open
in the morning until nearly noon. In the fall, when the
weather turns cool, they remain open day and night. We
recommend a few of the choicest varieties.
WHITES
DENTATA SUPERB A (JUNO). This is a very fine pure
white water lily measuring from 10 to 12 inches in diameter,
with yellow stamen. The leaves are large, deep glossy green.
The plant flowers very freely, and blooms throughout the
summer. This variety of pure white is of course very
noticenhle in the nieht, as tho flowers stand well above the
water. See illustration page 12. Price, $1.75 each.
LOTUS DENTATA. This is the sacred or white lotus lily
of the Nile. Flowers are white, from 6 to 10 inches, with
broad petals sometimes tinted pink. The leaves are dark
green, from 12 to 20 inches in diameter. The plant requires
plenty of room. Price, $1.25 each.
PINKS
OMARANA. Flowers from 8 to 12 inches across. Of a beauti¬
ful rosy pink color. The stamens are deep orange red. This
is one of the best and free-flowering of all night bloomers.
Price, $1.50 each.
STURTEVANT. This lily is exceptionally desirable in large
pools where it can have plenty of room. The flowers are
from 8 to 12 inches, and of a beautiful rosy pink color ; the
petals are very broad and incurving, giving the bloom a fine
cup shape. The stamens are orange brown. The leaves are
large with the margins crumpled and wavy. It is a lily that
requires a very warm temperature, and is only at its best
in midsummer. Price, $1.75 each.
BISSET. This is another very beautiful pink color, of beau¬
tiful form, measuring from 8 to 10 inches across. The
petals are extremely wide, which gives the flower a cup
shape effect. It is one of the best growers and bloomers.
Price, $1.50 each.
REDS
FRANK TRELEASE. The darkest of the reds, the flower
being brilliant, glowing dark crimson, measuring from 8 to
10 inches across. The stamens are deep reddish brown. It is
not as free blooming as some other reds. Price, $1.65 each.
RUBRA ROSEA. Produces bloom from 6 to 10 inches across,
of a deep, brilliant, rosy carmine color. The petals are wide
at the base and taper to a point. Free blooming. This is a
flower which will always be admired in the pool, as it will
be always in bloom. Price, $1.50 each.
DEVONIENSIS. This flower has a distinction of being the
first hybrid among the beautiful night blooming water lilies.
It is likewise one of the most desirable. Flowers are from
8 to 12 inches across, of a bright rosy red color, and are
borne on stiff stems and above the water. The stamens are
red. The plant is a free bloomer, several flowers in all stages
of development being on the plant at the same time.
Price, $1.50 each.
GEORGE HUSTER. In color this resembles the Rubra
Rosea, free in growth, and a free bloomer. In color it is a
brilliant crimson, with flowers from 10 to 12 inches across.
One of the best night bloomers. Price, $2.00 each.
COLLECTION NO. T 2. NIGHT BLOOMERS
FOUR OUTSTANDING VARIETIES OF NIGHT
BLOOMERS
We offer the following four outstanding night
bloomers at the remarkable low price of
Lotus Dentata (White) . $1.25
Omarana (Rosy Pink) . 1.50
Bisset (Pink) . 1.50
Devoniensis (Red) . 1.50
Total Value . $5.75
We Offer all Four of These for $4.75
Turn to our Goldfish Collections, pages 26 and 27; also our Lily Collections on pages 18 and 19.
15
We give an entire page to this collection on account of its great
popularity. It is sure to please.
THREE SPRINGS’ MOST POPULAR COLLECTION
(Collection No. 8A.)
Think of these five superb Water Lilies ! This is an actual photograph of lilies grown in our
vast water gardens — the largest in the world. There can be no finer array of colors. Read the de¬
scription of each variety listed on pages 10 and 11. This description and this hand-painted colored
photo can give only a slight idea of the great beauty. You must see them to fully appreciate them.
ROSE AREY (Center) Deep rosy pink; large, fragrant flowers.
Chromatella (Lower right) Deep yellow.
Esearboucle (Lower left) A brilliant red. None better.
Marliac Rosea (Upper left) Large, cup-shaped popular pink.
Helen Fowler (Upper right) A fragrant dark pink, shading toward center.
THE SACRED LOTUS
The sacred flower of the Egyptians always commands interest and admiration, because of its sacred history, and
beautiful large flowers, which are borne on long stems. The large leaves, often 2 to 2^ feet in diameter, some floating
on the water, others two or more feet above the water, and with the flowers still higher, form a never to be forgotten
sight. No place in our large gardens is more visited than the lotus ponds. We consider no water garden complete
without the lotus. See small photo this page. These flowers remain open day and night and can be grown in tubs or
pools. We offer them as below.
If your pool is too full, you may still have a lotus. Plant it in a tub or half barrel.
Collection 3, one pink and one yellow flower , as shown above . One each for $3.25
Speciosum. The true flower of the Egyptians,
large rosy pink, a free bloomer and hardy.
Price $2.00 each
Lutum. This is the free blooming, large flower¬
ing native American Yellow Lotus.
Price $2.00 each
Japanese Lotus. A fine variety of pure white
lotus, large and free flowering.
Price $2.00 each
Roseum Plenum. Large Double Pink Lotus.
This flower attracted more attention last season
than any plant on our place. Very double and
free blooming. We have them in limited quantity
and offer while they last at Price $2.50 each
POOL OF WILLIAM F. KING , ^ Y°U g*
„ , . __ , tubers which will bloom the first year.
a tnnore, ary an . Potted plants after June 15th $1.00 extra.
No Garden complete ivithout the Golden , Yellow and Exquisite Pink Blossoms of the
Mystic and Sacred Lotus.
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THREE SPRINGS FISHERIES — LILY PON S
...OUR LILY
^ TN ORDERING please use both the collection number and the name when possible. See
I instructions on the back of the order sheet, page 38. The order sheet can be easily removed
without doing any damage to the book. In small pools allow from eight to twelve square
feet of water surface for each lily. If you are not sure what to order, write us, giving us a sketch and size of your pool, and
tell us what colors you prefer. Write us fully, so that we will not have to write you again for information. Any and all
inquiries are cheerfully answered, but give us all the information you can in your first letter. We will do the rest.
It is only because of our immense production, having the largest acreage in the world, that we are enabled to offer you
these collections of superior quality at the following very low prices. Never before have such values been offered.
HARDY LILY COLLECTIONS
COLLECTION NO. 30 . $1.50
Odorata Gigantea — Pure White hardy variety.
Chromatella — The most popular Yellow variety.
COLLECTION NO. 35 . $1.85
Odorata Gigantea — Pure White, hardy, free blooming.
Rose Arey — Dark Pink, large, very fragrant.
We will substitute Pink Opal for Rose Arey if re¬
quested.
COLLECTION NO. 40 (3 lilies) . $2.40
Odorata Gigantea — White, fragrant.
Helen Fowler — Popular, sweet-scented, free blooming
Pink.
Chromatella — A free blooming, popular Yellow.
COLLECTION NO. 45 $3.25
Paul Hariot — One of the best Changeable colors and
free bloomer.
Eugenia De Land — Light Pink, fragrant, pointed
petals.
Odorata Gigantea — White, fragrant, popular.
COLLECTION NO. 50 . $3.00
Chromatella — A very popular Yellow variety.
James Brydon — The most popular Red variety.
See pages 8, 10 and 11.
COLLECTION NO. 20 . $3.60
Pink Opal — Dark Pink, especially good for cut flowers.
Marliac White — A free blooming Pure White.
Helen Fowler — A popular, sweet-scented Pink.
Marliac Chromatella — A free blooming Yellow.
COLLECTION NO. 60 . $4.60
Aurora — A Changeable color.
Rose Arey — A Dark Pink, fragrant.
Sunrise — The best, largest Yellow lily.
Odorata Gigantea — A sweet-scented White.
COLLECTION NO. 80 . $6.50
James Brydon — Red.
Sumptuosa — Pink.
Chromotella — Yellow.
Comanche — Changeable.
All four taken from the very best varieties — all Marliac
types — and all for the low price of $6.50. A REAL BARGAIN.
MOST POPULAR COLLECTION $6.75
Collection No. 8A.
See page 16 for full description.
OUR PRIZE COLLECTION . $9.25
Collection No. 11.
Rose Arey — Dark Pink, fragrant.
Gloriosa — Red.
Helen Fowder — Pink.
Chromatella — Yellow.
Pink Opal — Dark Pink.
Marliac Rosea — Pink.
James Brydon — Red.
See page 13. Refer to description on pages 10
and 11.
OUR SUPERIOR QUALITY COLLECTION $9.20
Collection No. 25.
This has always been a very popular collection. We
are able to offer it this year, due to our large pro¬
duction, at the marvelously low price of $9.20.
See full particulars on page 22.
TEN GOOD HARDIES . $11.80
Collection No. 12.
Marliac Albida — White.
Odorata Gigantea — White.
Gladstone — Snow White.
Marliac Carnea — Flesh Pink.
Helen Fowler — Pink.
Rose Arey — Dark Pink.
Marliac Chromatella — Yellow.
James Brydon — Red.
Escarboucle — Bright Red.
Aurora — Yellow to Red.
With the above ten good Hardy Lilies, we will
give you choice of 1 Lotus, yellow or pink ;
10 Water Plants, all for . $13.50
This is a complete collection for a good size water pool
or garden.
NONE SUCH COLLECTION . $12.60
Collection No. 65.
Marliac Albida — White.
Odorata Gigantea — White, fragrant.
Eugenia De Land — Light Pink, fragrant.
Helen Fowler — Pink, fragrant.
Pink Opal — Cup shaped, Dark Pink, fragrant.
Rose Arey — Large, pointed, Dark Pink, fragrant.
Paul Hariot — Changeable color.
Sioux — Changeable color.
James Brydon — Red.
Escarboucle — Brilliant Red.
With this collection we will give the following
20 Aquatic Plants, such as Water Hyacinths,
Poppies, Saggitaria, Arrow Head, Pickerel
Rush, Cat-tail. Water Plantain, Myriophyllum,
Water Iris, etc., for . $14.10
This is a Complete Collection for a Large Pool.
OUR TEN BEST HARDIES . $14.25
Collection No. 55.
Sunrise — The best Yellow grown ; a free bloomer.
Attraction — The best Red. A marvelous large red
flower.
Rose Arey — The best Pink; large, sweet-scented.
Paul Hariot — The best Changeable color.
Marliac White — The best White.
Gladstone — The best Snow White.
James Brydon — The best Red.
Escarboucle — The best Bright Red.
Odorata Gigantea — White.
Chromatella — Yellow.
With this collection we will give 1 Lotus,
yellow or pink, your choice, and 10 Water
Plants, for . $1.75 extra
A Complete Collection for a Good Size Water Pool.
See our Goldfish Collections , pages 26 and 27. I\o pool is complete without a few well selected Brood Fish .
They’ll produce young the first year.
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MARYLAND —AQUATIC PLANTS AND GOLDFISH
COLLECTIONS.
MIXED COLLECTIONS
HARDY AND TROPICAL
RED, WHITE AND BLUE COLLECTION . $4.00
Collection M. 1.
James Brydon — Red Hardy.
Odorata Gigantea — White Hardy.
Blue Beauty — Blue Tropical.
SUGAR LOAF COLLECTION . $4.40
Collection M. 2.
Chromatella — Yellow Hardy.
Blue Beauty — Blue Tropical.
Odorata Gigantea — White Hardy.
Rose Arey — Pink Hardy.
NATIONAL COLLECTION . $5.00
Collection M. 3
Lotus Dentata — White Night Bloomer.
Rose Arey — Pink Hardy.
Blue Beauty — Blue Tropical Day Bloomer.
Chromatella — Yellow Hardy.
With either White or Pink Lotus add $1.60.
SUPERB COLLECTION . $9.20
Collection M. 4.
James Brydon — Red Hardy Day Bloomer.
Rose Arey — Dark Pink Hardy Day Bloomer.
Helen Fowler — Pink Hardy Day Bloomer.
Eugenia De Land — Light Pink Hardy Day Bloomer.
Blue Beauty — Blue Day Bloomer.
Lotus Dentata — White Night Bloomer.
Aurora — Changeable Day Bloomer,
TROPICAL COLLECTIONS
SIX BEST DAY BLOOMERS . $10.00
Collection No. T. 1.
See page 15.
FOUR BEST NIGHT BLOOMERS . $4.75
Collection No. T. 2.
Lotus Dentata (White).
Omarana — Rose Pink.
Bisset — Pink.
Devoniensis — Red.
THREE SPRINGS DAY AND NIGHT
COLLECTION . $5.40
Collection No. T. 5.
In this we offer two of the best day bloomers and
two of the best night bloomers. Lilies for flow¬
ers. Will bloom all summer.
Blue Beauty — The best Blue.
Panama Pacific — The best Purple.
Lotus Dentata — The best White.
Devoniensis — The best Red.
LOTUS COLLECTION
COLLECTION NO. 3 . *3.25
1 Yellow . $2 00
i pink . ; ; ; 2!oo
(See page 17) Value $4.00 for $3.25
PLANT COLLECTIONS
COLLECTION NO. 16 . $1.75
FOR POOLS
3 Water Poppies
3 Water Hyacinths
3 Bunches Myriophyllum
3 Yellow or Blue Iris
2 Cattail (Typhal)
1 Potamogeton (Pondweed)
15 plants in all.
You have never seen an equal assortment at such
a price. Especially suitable for Small Pools.
COLLECTION NO. 17 . $1.00
FOR POOLS
Water Iris
Cattail
Water Plantain
Water Poppy and
Potamogeton.
COLLECTION NO. 19 . $2.00
SHALLOW WATER PLANTS
3 Arrow Heads
3 Cattails
3 Water Plantain
3 Flag
SCAVENGER COLLECTION NO. 13 $1.25
1 dozen Tadpoles
1 dozen Snails
Try our Fish Food.
We ought to know how to make a
feed daily.
good food , raising millions of fish and feeding tons of
Try ours.
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THREE SPRINGS FISHERIES — L I LY P © N S
MARYLAND
AQUATIC PLANTS AND GOLDFISH
POOL OF MRS. B. M. KUKPATRICK
Turtle Creek, Pa.
few of
POOL OF MRS. LILLIAN THOMPSON
H averhill, Mass
A
I!
POOL OF MRS. W. II. FINNEY, Old Greenwich, Conn
POOL OF MR. HENRY LINDNER, Box 2, Route 486,
Stemmers Run, Md.
POOL OF ROBERT MILLER,
Langenburg, Saskatchewan, Canada.
OUR CUSTOMERS’ POOLS
These photographs and all photographs of
pools appearing in this catalog were sent to
us from our satisfied customers. We give
their names and addresses. In writing to
them, inclose self-addressed stamped en¬
velope for tlieir reply.
POOL OF ELLA W. JOHNSON, Newport, Del.
POOL OF MRS. FRANK NEISS, Hillsdale, Mich. POOL OF MRS. ROY COCHRAN, Kearney, Nebr.
POOL OF MRS. DAISY GROSS, Baltimore, Md.
POOL OF MRS. FRANK PHILLBROOK, So. Weymouth, Mass.
MARYLAND
AQUATIC PLANTS AND GOLDFISH
A Few
Water Lilies of
Superior Quality
and
Moderate Price
POOL OF G. K. EDWARDS
Boonville, Ind.
WE HAVE chosen from the many different water lilies what we consider the six best varieties. We have
included in this list only those lilies of popular prices. These lilies are well known, popular, and will
give an endless amount of beauty and pleasure. They are easy to grow, well established varieties, good
bloomers and lilies that have stood the test of time.
“OUR SPECIAL COLLECTION NO. 25”
THE BEST SIX HARDY WATER LILIES , OISE OF EACH , TOTAL VALUE $11.50. WE
OFFER ONE OF EACH FOR $9.20
ATTRACTION Where the pool is large enough
we have no hesitation in giving
this lily the first rank among the reds. It is a recent
French introduction. On opening it is a garnet red, with
almost white sepals and stamen of rich mahogany tipped
with yellow. It is not only the largest lily in cultiva¬
tion, often eight to ten inches across, but is one of the
most beautiful. No pool of any size is complete without it.
Price, $2.50 each.
MARLIAC CHROMATELLA
ers, producing very large flowers often 7 or 8 inches in
diameter. It is by far the finest of the cheaper pinks.
See color illustration, page 8. Price, $1.75 each.
EUGENIA DE LAND. An Odorata type. Flowers are
extra large with long and lanceolate petals. A very
beautiful color of deep rose pink of iridescent hue. Yellow
stamen. Flowers float on the water. A very vigorous and
free flowering variety. A very desirable plant. It was
awarded the silver medal by the Newport Horticultural
Society. Price, $1.50 each.
Flowers yellow, 4 to 6 inches. Leaves green mottled with
brown. A free bloomer. We consider this the finest of
the Marliacs. This plant should be divided every few
years. A charming canary yellow flower with bright yel¬
low stamen. See illustrations, pages 5, 8 and 16.
Price, $1.25 each.
ROSE AREY We consider this the most de¬
sirable of any of the fragrant
lilies. No collection is complete without this flower. It has
a brilliant pink color. The petals are pointed and incurved.
It has golden yellow stamen. One of the very best bloom-
These are unquestionably the two best pinks, the
PAUL HARIOT A free bloomer; light yellow.
delicately shaded copper red.
Flowers are large and cup-shaped. A free bloomer.
Price, $2.00 each.
ESCARBOUCLE
This is the most brilliant of
all of the reds. It is a bright,
intense red, a vermilion with garnet stamen. A strong
grower and a free bloomer. It is unquestionably one of
the best. To those who have never had this variety it will
prove a rare treat. See illustration, pages 9 and 16.
Price, $2.50 each.
two best reds, the best yellow, and the best changeable.
ATTRACTION (Red) . $2.50
CHROMATELLA (Yellotc) . 1.25
ROSE AREY (Dark Pink) . 1.75
EUGENIA DE LAND (Pink) . 1.50
PAUL HARIOT (Changeable) . 2.00
ESCARBOUCLE (Red) . 2.50
$11.50
A Total Value of $11.50 for Only $0.20.
You may substitute the Mrs. C. W. Thomas (see page 12) for the
Eugenia De Land and the price will then be $10.25
In buying from us you are buying first hand. Buy your requirements from producers , direct from ponds to
pool, and you9 II be satisfied.
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MARYLAND — AQUATIC PLANTS AND GOLDFISH
THE THREE SPRINGS FISHERIES feel justly proud
of their plant. The proprietors own and operate more
than fifteen hundred acres of land, over two hundred
of which is actually under water, and devoted to the culture
of goldfish, water lilies, and other aquatic plants. Situated
in Frederick County, the home of the goldfish industry (as
well as the home of Barbara Fritchie, Francis Scott Key,
Admiral Schley and others) , the Three Springs Fisheries
have hundreds of ponds, varying in size from one-third of
an acre to one pond of over eleven acres, which is probably
the largest golffish pond in the world. The Three Springs
Fisheries grow millions of goldfish annually. Here we study
the development of the goldfish from the egg to the fully
matured fish. We have a fully equipped laboratory where
scientific work is maintained. With our outlay we have no
hesitancy in saying that we are better able to serve you than
most growers.
The Three Springs Fisheries have especially constructed
ponds in addition to their large ponds. We also have many
A photo showing newly spawned fish-eggs. Each o£ these nests
will hatch many thousand fry— Small fish.
especially constructed cement hatching tanks where goldfish
can be viewed any day, in every stage of development from
the egg up. These eggs are gathered daily in the many
thousands of nests which we maintain, and to see them in
our hatchery and note the development of the fish is a treat
for anyone. Our friends are invited.
The Three Springs Fisheries devote their time and energy
to the raising and selling of goldfish and water plants. We
feel justly proud of our plant, and we want to impress you
with the fact that we are not distributors, but we are actual
producers of both water lilies and goldfish.
We ship only selected brood fish (unless otherwise re¬
quested) for lily pools or ponds. These fish have been care¬
fully sorted for sex, paired or mated, and will not only add
distinctive color to the pool, but will spawn the first season.
They are not to be compared with so-called brood fish which
may be nothing other than discarded brood stock some of
which may be barren or even diseased. With our fish you
will have spawn the first season and every season. You will
A laboratory scene showing the use of the microscope. Propagation
of fancy goldfish is impossible without this instrument.
be agreeably surprised to see literally hundreds or thousands
of little fish turning gold as the season advances. By fall
the baby fish should be nearly all turned gold.
The demand for our selected and paired brood stock is so
great that the supply is always exhausted early in the season.
We cannot manufacture them but must grow them. This
takes time, and we will not give you inferior stock. We,
therefore, urge that you place your order early.
A charge of 50 cents for the shipping can is made on
small orders. On large orders we furnish a large shipping
can which must be returned. We ask a deposit of $4.00 on
this large can, which, of course, we refund upon the return
of the can, or upon sending us express receipt showing re¬
turn of the can to Adamstown, Maryland. The return charges
by express from any part of the United States is only 20 cents.
We show you just a few pictures of our plant as well as a
few pictures and description of the various kinds or varieties
of goldfish on this and the following pages.
This outfit has a capacity to cook 5 to 6 tons of feed daily for
our millions of Goldfish.
Try Our Fish Food for Ponds and Pools , 50c pound — Nothing So Good.
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THREE SPRINGS FISHERIES— LILY PON S
THE common goldfish, as
the name indicates, is the
most common of all varieties
or species of goldfish. It was
introduced into this country by
Admiral Ammon in 1874 from
Asia. The common goldfish is
the parent of all other varieties
of goldfish. It is not red when
hatched. About 50% color the
first year. The uncolored are
usually sold for bait for fish¬
ing. This variety of fish is
largely used in aquariums,
large pools, also in lakes, and
swampy places in order to
keep down mosquitoes.
Their life in the aquarium, depending upon the care given, is from several months to several years. In pools or lakes,
good healthy stock should live from fifteen to twenty years. Price: Giants, per pair $3.00, dozen $15.00; Young
Giants $1.50 to $2.00 per pair; dozen $8.00 to $10.00. See price list, page 26.
COMMON
GOLDFISH
JAPANESE
FANTAILS
THE Fantails which we
offer for sale should
not be confused with the
long bodied Tripod which
are often called Fantails.
Selected Japanese Fantails are
very slow swimmers, and are
very hard to grow and pro¬
duce. They are, however, ex¬
ceedingly ornamental in the
pool, and in the aquarium no
fish will attract so much atten¬
tion as will the fancy varieties.
Japanese Fantails have always
been most highly prized. We
pick from our enormous pro¬
duction of many millions of
fish these selected Fantails
which we offer you for pools, lakes and show places. Your order placed with us assures you of the best. Remember,
we are not distributors, but we are producers. Your fish are selected for tail and fin developments as well as for color and
general shape, and productivity. We offer these selected at $.50 to $1.00 per pair. See price list, page 26.
24
A fete good breeders in the Spring — Just Lots of Young all Summer.
MARYLAND —AQUATIC PLANTS AND GOLDFISH
COMETS
THESE are goldfish with
long tails and long fins.
They are supposed to have
originated in the pools of the
Fish Commission at Washing¬
ton, D. C., in the early ’80s.
The tail of this graceful fish
is free flowing, and enables
this variety to become rapid
swimmers. As they dart to
and fro between the lilies they
never fail to attract attention,
as they are the most rapid
swimmers of all goldfish. You
will never regret buying this
variety. The stock which we
will furnish you, as is all our
stock, is selected from our
large production of many mil¬
lions, and they are especially
chosen for tail and fin develop¬
ment. We offer these selected
and paired.
Price: Large size — for pools, $4.00 per pair; dozen $20.00. Smaller size — for
tubs or small pools, $1.25 per pair; dozen $6.00. See price list, page 26.
Price: Large Pool size, $5.00 per pair; medium size, $2.00 per pair. See price
list, page 26.
SHUBUNKINS
THIS is one of the newer
varieties of goldfish.
Often entirely or nearly scale¬
less. Very beautiful with
patches of red, black and blue
on a pearl background. There
are no two of these fish alike.
They are the most striking
varieties in color, and certainly
make a most attractive pool
fish. We choose those having
a blue background, speckled
and mottled with dark red,
brown, yellow and black. No
goldfish collection is complete
without this variety. We choose
these from our large produc¬
tion of goldfish so that you will
be assured of the best when
ordering from us. We never
have sufficient of the large size
of this variety to fill our orders.
Selected Gohlfish — nothing more beautiful or productive. They multiply rapidly in pool. Remember ive grow
our Goldfish and ship direct from our Hatcheries.
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THREE SPRINGS FISHERIES — LILYPONS
Selected Goldfish
for Breeding and Pool Pnrposes
PRICES
GIANT COMMON (See page 24) pair doz.
Big fountain paired. Selected for Breed¬
ing or display. Giant Common . $3.00 $15.00
YOUNG GIANT COMMON (See page 24)
Especially selected brood stock not so
large as the Giants. You will be sur¬
prised at the number of small fish in your
pool at end of year if you use Giant
Breeders.
Young Giant Common over 8" . $2.00 $10.00
7 to 8 inches Common . 1.50 8.00
6 to 7 inches Common . 1.00 5.00
5 to 6 inches Common . .50 2.50
COMETS (See page 25)
This large and brilliant goldfish with its
extra large tail and fin development is
sure to please.
Giants, selected for pools . $4.00 $20.00
Large, and selected for tubs . 2.00 10.00
Medium Large, over 6 inch . 1.00 5.00
SHUBUNKINS (See page 25)
Fish combining the various colors — blue,
red, gold, black, white, vari-colored.
Small Pool size 3" . $1.50
Medium Pool size 4" . 2.50
Large Pool size 5" . 1.00 3.50
Extra Large Breeders 6" . 3.00 15.00
Giant Breeders 8" . 5.00 25.00
MOORS
Black velvety color, with fan tails and
bulging eyes.
Small Pool size 3" . $1.50 $6.00
Medium Pool size 4 ” . 2.00 10.00
Large Pool size 5" . 3.00 15.00
TELESCOPES (See page 28) pair doz.
Big double tails with fine eye development.
Small Pool size 3" . $1.00 $4.00
Medium Pool size 4" . 1.50 6.25
Large Pool size 5" . 2.00 10.00
FANTAILS (See page 24)
Especially selected stock; big tails and
beautiful colors, paired.
Medium Pool size 3" . $2.00
Large Pool size 4" . .75 3.50
Extra Large size 5" and over . 1.00 5.00
CALICOS (See page 28)
The vari-colored, transparent scaled bulg¬
ing eyes with fan tail. The fish you will
want.
Medium Pool size . $1.00 $4.00
Large Pool size . 1.50 7.50
Extra Large size . 2.50 12.50
NYMPHS (See page 28)
Medium Pool size 3" . $ .50 $2.00
Large Pool size 4" . 75 3.50
Extra Large Pool size 5" . 1.00 5.00
VEILTAILS
These are the choice of our crop. They
are selected from our production of many
millions. When buying from us remem¬
ber you get the choice. We offer each
Veiltail Telescopes . $5.00 to $10.00
Veiltail Moors . 5.00 to 10.00
Veiltail Calicos . 5.00 to 10.00
Young Veiltails . 2.00 to 5.00
Prices according to size and quality.
GOLDFISH COLLECTIONS
OUR PRIZE GOLDFISH COLLECTION No. G-30
We recommend these for breeding purposes.
1 pair Giant Common Brood . $3.00
1 pair Extra Comets Brood . 4.00
1 pair Fantails Extra Large Brood . 1.00
1 pair Calicos Brood . 2.50
1 pair Shubunkins Large Broods . 1.00
2 pair Snails . .50
1 dozen Sea Grass for Spawning . 1.00
$13.00
10 Big Fancy Brood Goldfish. All kinds.
All for . $10.50
QUANTITY GOLDFISH COLLECTION No. G-31
So many people want a number of fish so that
there will be some always visible.
70 Highly Colored Selected Common Goldfish.
10 Medium Japanese Fantails.
iO Medium Shubunkins.
10 Medium Comets.
100 Beauties, assorted, for . $5.00
These are Commercial Stock, not Paired Broods.
We do not recommend these for breeding purposes
though it is quite likely they will spawn for you.
These 100 fish will be an endless source of pleasure
to you. A moving object is always attractive. We
will furnish one-half amount for . $3.00
SELECT GOLDFISH COLLECTION No. G-32
1 pair each of the following:
Common, Comets, Fantails, Calicos and Shubun¬
kins for . $9.00
Not so large as Our Prize Collection, but one sure
to please you.
FREE With Collection No. G-32 we include
25 Selected Fish and Scavengers. All for _ $9.00
The highest development in Goldfish is the Veiltail.
When you put with this the colors of the rainbow we
have the very finest of all. No pool or aquarium is
complete without pair of Jap Veiltails or Calicos.
BUY THE BEST FROM PRODUCERS
We have specially prepared , in dry form , a fish food , for pools and ponds.
the little fellotvs grow, 50c pound.
Feed them our food and icatch
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MARYLAND— AQUATIC PLANTS AND GOLDFISH
Goldfish Collections, Continued
GOLDFISH COLLECTION No. G-33
2 Pair Select Common, 1 Pair Large Comets, 1 Pair
Telescopes, 1 Pair Calicos for . $7.25
Quite an assortment. Sure to please and produce
young.
OUR GIANT COLLECTION No. G-34
1 Pair Giant Common, Giant Comets, Giant Orioles
(black and red) and Giant Pearls (or Fans).
8 Big Ones for . $10.50
COLLECTION No. G-35
1 Pair each, Fans, Telescopes, Moors, Comets,
Albinoes (white), and Calicos (12 in all) and
twelve Scavengers. Small sizes for . $9.00
Goldfish Prices
We offer below the same class of fish that we sell to the commercial trade. They are graded commercially by varieties
and sizes, the length of the fish from tip to tip indicating the size.
All of our fish show wonderful coloring and vitality. Stock hatched in the spring is shipped the following fall and
winter. We ship fish practically the entire year. The demand for our fish is so great that in the summer we are usually
out of many sizes.
All shipments are made from our Hatchery at Adamstown, Maryland, by express, charges collect. On small orders a
charge of 50 cents for each can. On large orders shipments in our cans which are to be returned, charges 20 cents prepaid.
WE CANNOT FILL any orders from the following prices aggregating less than $2.50. Orders for 100 to 200 fish, smaller
sizes, go in a 50-cent can. All other orders in large cans.
These are Select Commercial Grade but not Select Brood Stock.
GOLDFISH LIST PRICE
COMMON Per Doz. Per 100
Small, 114 to 2 in. . $2.50
Medium, 2 to 2% in . 3.50
Medium Large, 2% to 3 in. . 5.00
Large, 3 to 4 in . $1.00 7.50
Extra Large, 4 to 5 in . 1.50 10.00
COMETS Per Doz. Per 100
Small, 2 to 3 in . $4.00
Medium, 3 to 4 in . 8.00
Large, 4 to 5 in. . $1.75 12.00
Extra Large, 5 to 6 in. $1.00 per pair . 5.00 22.00
NYMPHS Per Doz. Per 100
Small, 21/2 in . $4.00
Medium, 214 to 3 in . 8.00
Large, 3 to 4 in . $1.75 12.00
Extra Large, 4 to 5 in . 3.00 18.00
FANTAILS Per Doz. Per 100
Small, 2 in . $5.00
Medium, 2 to 214 in . 10.00
Large, 2% to 3V2 in . $2.00 15.00
Extra Large, 314 to 5 in. .75 per pair . 3.50 25.00
FANTAILS
Very Select Per Doz. Per 100
Small, 2 in . $7.50
Medium, 2 to 2*4 in . 12.50
Large, 2V2 to 314 in. . $2.50 15.00
Extra Large, 314 to 5 in. $1.00 per pair 4.00 30.00
TELESCOPES
Small, 2 in.
Large, 3 to 4 in. $1.25 per pair.
MOORS
Small, to 2 in.
Large, 3 to 4 in. $
Extra Large, 4 to
1.50 pair
5 in. $2.5
SHUBUNKINS
Small, to 2 in .
Medium, 2 to 214 in..
Extra Large, 314 to 5 in .
Selects, over 5 in. $1.00 pair
CALICOS
Small, to 2 in.
Large, 214 to 314 in. $1.50 pair
AQUARIUM
Pond Snails . 4 for
Black Japanese Snails . 25c pair;
Per Doz.
Per 100
$10.00
$3.50
15.00
6.25
25.00
10.00
50.00
Per Doz.
Per 100
$10.00
$4.00
15.00
7.50
25.00
12.00
50.00
Per Doz.
Per 100
$4.00
8.00
$1.50
10.00
2.50
15.00
3.50
25.00
Per Doz.
Per 100
$10.00
$4.00
20.00
7.50
50.00
12.00
75.00
:s
Per 100
50c doz.
$2.00
60c doz.
4.00
15.00
60c doz.
4.00
.25 doz.
8.00
LOO doz.
15.00
Forty Miles from Gettysburg (Pennsylvania) Battlefield , Forty Miles from Washington , D. C., Forty-five Miles
from Baltimore.
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THREE
FISHERIES — LILYPON S
CALICO. This is undoubtedly the Prince of all Goldfish. If we were to write the entire page full of description, we
could not tell you all the beauties of this fish. Its description of color and markings are similar to the Shubunkin. Its fin
and tail development is that of the Fantail. No two fish are exactly alike. The fish has practically every color of the rainbow.
It embodies all other choice breeds of goldfish. We have never had sufficient of this fish of any size to fill our orders. We
cannot make these fish, we must grow them, and we will not give you inferior stock. We suggest that you therefore let us
have your orders early. Price: Large size $1.50 per pair; dozen $7.50; medium size $1.00 per pair; dozen $4.00.
See price list, page 26.
FROGS
Every year brings more and more requests for Frogs. What a treat for those
who have a few frogs in their pools! How natural to associate frogs with the
lily pads and the pool! Think of the chorus coming from your pool expressing
vibrant joy at the return of spring. They have no doubt spent the winter in
the mud bottom of your pool or around the edge of the pool and are now calling
to you with their melody of voices. All of them seem to be singing at once and
you approach to see why they are so happy. All is quiet, but if your pool is
filled what a thrill awaits you as you hear your pets hit the water and see the
splash. As you stand looking after the merry fellows you are soon rewarded
by seeing your pets staring back at you, with a pair of large protruding eyes,
just extending above the water. If you remain perfectly quiet, soon your pets
will have forgotten their scare and they will come marching out to the side of
the pond or pool, or up on the lily pads, there to again express their great
appreciation of the return of spring by their musical chorus.
Do not be alarmed or surprised if all of your frogs do not join in the chorus,
for it is only the male frog that has a musical talent. The female frog, just as
the female canary, never sings. Then, too, the males have yellow throats,
whereas the female’s throat is white and smooth.
The frog feeds upon only moving objects. The frog can only see moving ob¬
jects, and it is therefore useless to attempt to feed frogs by placing fish food
in the water. Tadpoles, however, eat freely and grow rapidly on our regular
prepared fish food. Insects, such as flies, gnats, bugs, etc., which the frog car,
catch on the jump, are the frog’s relish.
No frog likes deep water, for it is there where lurk their enemies — large
fish, crayfish, turtles, etc. While frogs do not like deep water, they do like
to sit along the edge of the pool or on lily pads. If frogs cannot get out of the
water they must drown. Frogs frequently become quite tame. A great many
people become greatly attached to and highly value their frogs. Frogs may
roam from home, but they like the water and damp surroundings, and it is a
rare thing to lose a Frog. You should, however, not expect to keep just one.
for it will go a-hunting for a mate. Buy in pairs only.
There are many who wish to artificially raise or produce Bullfrogs or Green
Frogs, some for profit, others for pleasure, while still others combine business
and pleasure. In a small pool you should be able to produce a great many tad¬
poles the first few months. Every living tadpole becomes a frog and so there
you are. Most frogs reaching the commercial markets have been gaffed or
gigged and are often held in wire crates or crowded in unsanitary conditions,
and if introduced into your pool may bring disease. All of our Frogs, both
the Bullfrogs and the Green Frogs, are carefully selected, caught and handled
by hand, carefully sorted, graded and paired. We exercise the same care with
our Frogs as with our Goldfish.
For those who desire to keep their frogs or to feed their frogs, or really
for those who desire to know more about frogs, we offer a little pamphlet,
which was compiled by Mr. C. C. Moler, of Hagerstown, Maryland. Mr.
Moler, while an amateur, has acquired a very keen knowledge and insight into
the propagation of frogs. He is the only person that we know of, who at
this time, has a White Frog Colony. Some years ago he secured from our
property several Albino Tadpoles of pure white variety, possessing bulging
pink eyes and yellowish white skins. With the knowledge which he obtained
in the handling of frogs, he was enabled to raise these tadpoles to large sized
bullfrogs, and we believe that Mr. Moler is the only person in the world who
possesses any live white bullfrogs.
With the knowledge which he has gained, he has compiled a little booklet
on HOW TO GROW FROGS, which he is offering to the public at $.25 a
booklet. There are so many people who want to feed their frogs, and to have
their frogs as pets. We have read this little booklet, and believe it worth the
small fee of $.25. These booklets are obtainable from us for 25 cents each.
Giant Bullfrogs — Large adult breeders paired — $2.00 per pair, $10.00 per
dozen, $75.00 per 100. Large Giant Bullfrog Tadpoles — Legs forming,
ready to turn to small bullfrogs, 50c per dozen.
Green Frogs: Adult Breeders, any size, 50c per pair, or $2.50 per dozen.
Pinks are the most popular of all Colored Water Lilies. The three leaders , Mrs. C. W. Thomas , Rose Arey and
Helen Fotvler , all free bloomers , all fragrant. All three if you leant them , Collection No. 70, for $4.40.
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Some of ilie Notables Attending the Dedication Ceremonies
Right -
Mr. G. L. Thomas , Pres..
Three Springs Fisheries
Miss Lily Pons
Dr. C. H. Conley, Former Candidate
for Governor of Md.
Mrs. C. C. C. Thomas
Postmaster , C. C. C. Thomas
Left —
Dr. J. Horace McFarland , Pres.,
American Rose Growers Association
Miss Lily Pons
Governor Harry W. Nice of
Maryland
General Edgar T. Conley , Adjutant
General, U. S. A.
Commander Allen Quynn, U. S. N.
Why do such notables visit our gardens in preference to
all others? The vast size , — the largest in the world, the
gorgeous blooms. Nowhere else are to be found such
large Lotus beds, such beautiful and fascinating lily
gardens as at Lilypons, Md. Deal with the best, the
largest.
i
You are invited to visit the largest gardens in the world.
You are invited to try our products.
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THREE SPRINGS FISHERIES
LILYPONS
WATER LILY CULTURE— (Cont’d)
( Continued from page 2)
cow manure to three parts soil. The best soil is a heavy
fibrous loam clay, mixed with well-rotted cow manure, or
bone meal. Do not use sand, leaf mould or peat; fresh
manure must be avoided; its fermentation may sour the water
or burn the roots. Cover the box with about two inches of
sand. This will prevent the fish from disturbing the roots
and also prevent discoloring the water.
DURATION OF BLOOM. Lilies start blooming in the
early Spring and continue blooming until frost. The flowers
open every morning (day bloomers) and close every after¬
noon. There are also night bloomers. You will be assured
of several flowers from each root every day throughout the
entire season. What can be more beautiful than a pool or a
few tubs of these different colored lilies in bloom every day,
and to think every morning they open to greet you.
POOL OR TUB. To those who have the room we recom¬
mend the pool. To those who do not have the room for a
pool and want the beauties of the lilies we recommend the
“tub” or half-barrel.
THE KIND TO PLANT. You too can enjoy the
beauties of the tropics or of the Orient right in your own
yard. You will have more variety of color, more flowers,
and at less cost than any other plant or flower you can choose.
So many think of the lily pool as an extravagant luxury suit¬
able only for the large estate. If this booklet can do nothing
more than correct this impression it will have added pleasure
to all those who will be convinced. We assure you that no
matter how small your property or how limited your income
you can enjoy these beauties of the Orient and of the tropics,
with all variety of color, and continuity of bloom.
No flower will give more profusion of bloom. No flower
such fragrance. No flower such abundance of bloom, all
for such little cost. All this beauty is yours, but it must be
POOL OF MR. EDGAR L. HOLLIDAY
St. John’s, Newfoundland
produced. All you need do is to make the start. The Three
Springs Fisheries with their mammoth gardens and their
numerous varieties offer you the very best. We select only
the best, and our stock is the largest in the world. Your
lilies are selected from this large, the largest stock. You
are therefore assured of the best obtainable and this is the
reason OUR LILIES ARE SO EASY TO GROW, AND OUR
LILIES BLOOM SO PROFUSELY. BUY FROM THE
HOUSE WITH THE LARGEST STOCK TO CHOOSE
FROM. WE WOULD SAY— PLANT RIGHT, AND YOU
WILL GET RESULTS. YOU CAN ONLY BE ASSURED
OF THIS CHOICE SELECTION OF PLANTS WHEN
ORDERING FROM THE THREE SPRINGS FISHERIES.
WHAT TO ORDER. We will be glad to recommend
such varieties as will give best results. Many prefer to have
us make selections. Send us a sketch of your pool or pond.
Tell us the surroundings and we will be glad to serve you,
free.
FERTILIZER AND SOIL. Use only the best soil. With
it you may mix some well-rotted manure. Do not use fresh
manure or it may burn the roots. See our article on fertilizer,
page 35.
WHEN TO EXPECT BLOOM. This will largely de¬
pend upon the care exercised in selecting your plants. The
sound, healthy plants selected by us from our large stock
bloom earlier than others. By ordering from us you will be
assured of early blossoms and of flowers until frost.
CARE OF PLANTS IN WINTER. Drain the water
from the pool. Either remove the plants — boxes and all — -
to your cellar or cover them where they are with sufficient
straw or leaves to prevent freezing.
NATURAL PONDS OR STREAMS. No better way to
beautify a pond or stream than by planting Water Lilies.
Simply plant them in the soil at the bottom of the pond or
stream. Be careful to see that the root is firmly placed in
the soil. If necessary lay a stone over the root until it
attaches itself to the soil. Do not plant in water less than
V2 foot or more than 2 feet deep, and never plant in a cur¬
rent. In this condition the roots need never be taken up, as
they will not freeze.
FISH WITH FLOWERS. Everyone knows how fas¬
cinating are goldfish. To see these beautiful, graceful crea¬
tures swimming about amongst the flowers and leaves of the
lilies is surely a most beautiful and interesting sight. Not
only will it be an endless source of interest to your children
but to every member of the family. Only those who have
experienced the thrill can appreciate the great joys in store
for those who have goldfish with their lilies, in both tubs
and pools.
Bear in mind we are not distributors , but the world’s largest producers of Hardy Water Lilies and Aquatics.
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MARYLAND — AQUATIC PLANTS AND GOLDFISH
( Continued from page 3)
bloom, and make you a “booster” of our product
to your friends.
PRICE
Our plants would be cheap at double the cost of
many due to their superior quality and our liberal
guarantee. Why take chances on inferior quality?
Our price , with 10% added for packing, etc., in¬
cludes all transportation charges. The price of
plants and supplies (not fish) is the price delivered
to your door. No unpleasant, unknown express
charges to pay on delivery. No extra trip to the
Express office if you chance to live beyond the Ex¬
press delivery, but delivered by Parcel Post right to
your door. The price includes safe delivery guar¬
antee. No worry on your part collecting damages
or loss claims from the Express Company and pay¬
ing express rates.
The prices mentioned are definite, the exact
amount you pay, and there is no more. Prices men-
POOL OF MR. RUFUS C. MATHERS
Fredericksburg, Va.
tioned are effective at once. Terms are net cash with
order. You will get an acknowledgment of the
order just as soon as we get it and the goods will be
shipped either at once or as soon as the season per¬
mits. We prefer that remittance be made by postal
money order, drawn on Lilypons, Md., postoffice,
though we will accept your check.
Three Springs Fisheries Grow Hardy Water Lilies
These Pools are All in Alaska
Showing how hardy our lilies are.
They grow in Canada and Alaska as
well as in warmer places.
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THREE SPRINGS FISHERIES — LI LYPONS
e Last Minute Collections
Why not buy your lilies from the world’s largest hardy aquatic gardens? Our large stock, from which
your order is selected, assures you of the very choicest, the very best obtainable, in the way of aquatics.
Our quality is unexcelled. In buying from us you are not only assured of all this but in addition every
shipment of lilies is guaranteed to arrive in good condition. Many would stop here, but we go further —
YOU MUST BE SATISFIED. There are no reservations in making this guarantee. It is our enormous
slock that enables us to make such a guarantee. With such enormous stock you get only the best,
which insures you of success in your water gardening. Blooms and plenty of them, that’s what you get
with Three Springs lilies. Our many, many testimonials vouch for this.
DARK PINK COLLECTION NO. H 21
Rose Arey, dark pink, almost red.
Pink Opal, very good cut flower.
Helen Fowler, very fragrant.
Think of these three choice, fragrant varie¬
ties offered at the exceedingly low price of
$3.25
LIGHT PINK COLLECTION NO. H 31
Eugenia de Land, light fragrant star-shaped.
Morning Glory.
Marliac Rosea, one of best of Marliacs.
At the price for these three light colored
pinks you can afford to buy all three and divide
with your neighbors. Never before have these
choice varieties been offered at so low a
price as .
$4.00
COLLECTION NO. H 41
Helen Fowler, sweet scented pink lily.
Aurora, a choice changeable.
Odorata, a fragrant white.
These three choice lilies together with an
assortment of 100 small fish. A fine collection ~ 0 _ _
of Fish and Lilies for the low price of .
Add 50c for can for fish.
Lilies prepaid. Fish by express collect.
COLLECTION NO. H 51
Chromatella, choice yellow.
Rose Arey, fragrant dark pink.
Sumptuosa, a beautiful Marliac Pink
Odorata, fragrant white.
Just think of these four choice lilies, and
with them one pair of big common breeders
and 50 smaller assorted fish at the amazing _ _ _ ^
low price of . $7.50
Only our large production enables us to make such offers.
COLLECTION NO. H 61
A real rainbow collection of both lilies and fish
Odorata gigantea .
. 1 White
Your choice of one of the following pinks:
Rose Arey
Helen Fowler
Eugenia de Land
Pink Opal
Sumptuosa .
Chromatella .
. 1 Pink
Your choice of any one of following reds:
James Brydon
Gloriosa .
. 1 Red
Your choice of any one of following changeables:
Paul Hariot
Sioux
Aurora
Comanche . 1 Changeable
Your choice of any one of following blues:
Pennsylvania
Henry Shaw .
To the above six of the choicest lilies we
add the follow-
ing Goldfish Collection No. G 33 and in addition 200 as¬
sorted varieties of commercial goldfish.
All of this big collection for . $16.95
Without G 33 only . $ 9.60
COLLECTION NO. H 71
Lotus Collection No. 71
Pink, Yellow and Double Red, all for... $5.25
This is a most excellent value and one which we cannot
offer again at this price.
For $2.00 additional you may add the Mrs. C. W. Thomas (see page 12) to any collection listed in
this catalogue over $3.00. We want you to have this choice lily. Send your order early, as our supply
of the Mrs. C. W. Thomas is limited and we are offering it only as long as our supply lasts. Order early
and be sure of getting one of these choice lilies.
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Where Shall I Place My Order?
First:
Second:
Third:
Fourth:
Fifth:
Sixth:
Seventh:
Where the producer has a large stock to select from so that I get only the best.
Where I can get my order filled promptly.
Where I know the producer has confidence in his product and stands back of it.
Where I know just what the plants cost me delivered to my door.
Where I have no high Express charges or other charges to pay on delivery
and where the producer guarantees safe arrival .
Where the producer guarantees his product to give entire satisfaction.
Where the production is large the cost must be less per root, and where I
thus get the most for my money.
The answer to 6 'Where Shall I Place My Order ?” from the above you will agree , is with
the World’s Largest Producers , The Three Springs Fisheries , Lily pons, Maryland.
READ CAREFULLY PAGES 23, 30 AND 31
We Invite You, Too, to Visit the Largest Lily Gardens in the World
Miss Lily Pons enjoying the beauty of the waterlilies on a Lily pond at Lilypons, Md.
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THREE SPRINGS FISHERIES
LILYPONS
Fish Food for Aquariums
NATURAL
FISH
FOOD
50c dozen, 30c half dozen.
WAFER
FISH
FOOD
FISH FOOT)
ALWAYS ASK FOB.
THREE SPRINGS PISH POODS
ONCE YOU TRY THEM
YOULL ALWAYS ELY THEM
TOftSWftMS
ULYPOMS,
MARYLAND
_ t/S£ THE
BEST EISM j POOZ?
For* row? cold eish
50c dozen, 30c half dozen.
Fish Food for Pools
FOR BROOD AND SMALL FISH
1 quart size, 60c each.
This is a granular perfectly bal¬
anced fish food. Just what your brood
need for spawning and what your
small fish need for rapid growth. A
large size quart package for the sum
of 50c. It is the cheapest and best
food obtainable.
BABY FISH FOOD (FRY)
You will find our Baby Fish Food the
ideal food for the young fry or baby fish.
It is very fine, just the right size so that
the baby fish can eat it and the larger
fish will not bother it.
50c a dozen 30c a half-dozen
IHREE spr^6S
fisheries
fish dip
25c each
Health Dip and Fungus Remedy
Well fed and well kept fish should keep well; but fish ill kept or for one reason or
another do sometimes become sick. They do for one cause or another get fungus or tail
rot or similar disease where they should have some treatment. Our Health Dip is con¬
sidered one of the best remedies known for the prevention of fungus or tail rot. Our
Fungus Cure is especially prepared by us after years of experience in handling millions
of goldfish annually. It should give satisfactory results if used in time, as it is the best
that experience has taught.
Price of either Health Dip or Fungus Cure for one
ounce package is 25c each, or $2.50 per dozen boxes.
three spring
.fisheries
fungus cuke
^YponS-MP-
25c each
three spring
fisheries
*U«AE TREAlHlI*1
Ns,. ’“Oamo
ALGAE TREATMENT
If your pool is not properly balanced, or
if for some other reason, a green scum, or
algae appear, you will want something to
remove the same; and you will want to
know that it will not injure the fish or lilies.
This we have in our Algae Treatment. You
may feel safe in using our treatment. Direc¬
tions with each package.
25c each; 3 for 50c.
LICE REMEDY
We have had so many calls for a treatment
for fish, which in a run-down condition be¬
come infested with lice. Lice are also in¬
troduced into your pool by buying cheap
fish in a run-down condition. We have put
up a preparation which, if used and the
fish are not too weak, will kill the lice.
Several treatments are necessary.
25c each; 6 for $1.00.
three spring
, fisheries
lice remedy
‘Y>s
Tadpoles and Salamanders must be shipped in water, hence cannot be shipped by Parcel Post. Snails, how¬
ever, can be shipped in moss by mail. See Scavenger Collection, page 19.
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MARYLAND — AQUATIC PLANTS AND GOLDFISH
WATER IRIS
We are making a separate heading for this most beautiful of water garden flowers. It should be in every garden.
None is complete without it. They are extremely easy to grow either in shallow water or in boxes above the surface or
along the edge. They flower freely, having large blossoms borne on many flowered spikes. With different varieties you
can have flowers over a long period.
IRIS PSEUDACORUS (yellow). Bright yellow
IRIS VERSICOLOR (blue) .
IRIS ORIENTALIS (lavender and blue). Early
IRIS PUMILA (purple). A dwarf .
3 for 75c; 6 for $1.35; dozen $2.50
3 for 75c; 6 for $1.35; dozen $2.50
3 for 75c; 6 for $1.35; dozen $2.50
3 for 75c; 6 for $1.35; dozen $2.50
SCAVENGERS
Goldfish are very beautiful, so are Water Lilies and all
aquatic plants. Snails, tadpoles and fresh water mussels aid
in purifying the water and sand. Just as the Goldfish eat
insect life and mosquitoes, so do Snails consume algae and
green scum; Tadpoles eat decayed matter as well as the
excrement of the fish. They are of inestimable value both in
pools and aquariums.
The transformation of a tadpole to a frog is not only an
interesting but an instructive natural phenomena. All will
enjoy seeing the legs develop and the tail absorbed and
finally the real frog.
You will surely want with your fish and lilies these scav¬
engers to help keep the water pure and clean.
TADPOLES. One of the best scavengers. They do not
eat fish eggs and are harmless to the fish. Per dozen 50c
These can only be shipped in water and by express,
charges collect.
JAPANESE SNAILS. Good in keeping the water clear
of scum. We offer these at 25c pair; per dozen $1.25.
BLACK RAMSHORN SNAILS. 4 for 25c; 60c doz.
SALAMANDER. Sometimes called Newts. Brown with
black dots. Very fond of insect life.
50c per pair; dozen $2.00.
Denso Sub-Aqua
THE UNDERWATER CONCRETE ENAMEL
DENSO SUB-AQUA is an
especially formulated non-
poisonous coating- for use in
aquariums, lily and swim¬
ming pools or any concrete
surface which is constantly
under water.
It greatly enhances the
beauty of the pool or pond
by taking away that drab
appearance of unpainted
concrete.
Quart can . $1.25
Half-gallon can . 2.35
One gallon can . 4.50
Express collect from our
shipping point, Lilypons, Md.
Water Lily Fertilizer
Growing the largest quantities of lilies pro¬
duced in the world, we feel that we are espe¬
cially prepared by knowledge and experience to
produce a fertilizer which is especially adapted
to the needs of water lilies. Our fertilizer is
indeed most excellent for water lilies, and all
aquatic plants. It is put up in one pound cans
with full directions on each can.
We offer it as follows:
1 pound. 35c; 5 pounds, $1.50.
Extra cost for packing on one pound can, 10c.
No extra packing charge on 5 lbs.
Books on Goldfish and Water Gardening
You will no doubt want some good books on these subjects. We are glad to recommend the following written by
the very best authorities:
“WATER GARDENING” !iv Dr- Peter Bisset, who is the Senior Horticulturist in charge of the U. S.
Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Over 205 pages profusely
illustrated, with plans for pools, etc., cuts of various lilies and goldfish. A book brim full of illustrations and information.
Price, $5.00.
9?
“GOLDFISH VARIETIES AND TROPICAL AQUARIUM FISHES
By Wm. T. Innes, former President of the Aquarium Society of Philadelphia. Three hundred pages with nearly as many
illustrations. One chapter devoted to aquariums and concrete pools. A full discussion of the breeding, feeding, etc., of
Tropicals and Goldfish, also of the enemies and diseases, cures, etc. A complete book. Price, $4.00.
“MODERN AQUARIUM” J- t i„„es a 62 -page booklet with photographic illustrations on the
breeding habits and care of Goldfish and IropicaJs. 1 rice, ? i.uu.
35
THREE SPRINGS FISHERIES — LILYPONS
Aquatic Plants
With your water lilies you will need other plants. Surely the Lotus and then other aquatics. We have the floating; the
oxygenating or under-the-water plants; the shallow water plants; the marsh plants; the ferns and the perennial plants;
for margins or borders. We do not attempt to list them all and thereby confuse you, but we do list the best of each.
Floating Plants
WATER HYACINTH. A very showy, interesting floating
plant. Glossy green leaves. Flowers are borne on a stem
about one foot high. Six to eight flowers in a spike.
Flowers are pale blue. Killed by frost and should be
treated as an annual.
Price, 50c for 4; $1.25 per dozen.
WATER POPPY. A very small plant producing large
yellow poppy flowers. Its roots should be planted in the
soil. 50c for 4; $1.25 per dozen.
WATER LETTUCE (Shell Flower). A very ornamental
aquatic plant. Floats on the surface and is four to six
inches across. It likes the shade. It has blue green fluted
leaves. Killed by frost. 50c for 3; $1.50 per dozen.
Oxygenating Plants
ANACHARIS. A rapid grower. Desirable for pools, tubs
and aquariums.
Price, $1.25 per dozen bunches.
CABOMB A. A splendid oxygenating plant ; a rapid grower,
roots easily and splendid for fish to spawn on.
Price, $1.25 per dozen bunches.
MYRIOPHYLLUM. We sell only the red-stemmed. This
is probably the best of all for goldfish spawning.
Price, $1.25 per dozen bunches.
CABOMBA
WATER HYACINTH
Shallow Water Plants
ARROW-HEAD (Giant). We have seen many of these,
but we have yet to see any so large and thrifty as grow
in our gardens. A hardy plant from 1 to 3 feet producing
large spikes of white flowers.
50c each; 4 for $1.00; $2.50 per dozen.
COMMON CATTAIL. A favorite native swamp plant.
Easy to grow and ornamental. Hardy.
4 for 50c; $1.50 per dozen.
PARROT FEATHER. A rapid grower with feathery
green stems. Hardy. 4 for 50c; $1.50 per dozen.
WATER PLANTAIN. A plant along the edge in shallow
water with heart-shaped leaves. Has tall branching spikes
of white flowers. Hardy. 4 for $1.00; $2.50 per dozen.
CALAMUS. Grows to a height of 2 to 3 feet and has
lance-shaped leaves. Its root is much admired for its
flavor as well as its medicinal qualities. Hardy.
4 for $1.00; $2.00 per dozen.
PICKEREL RUSH. This is a fine native aquatic plant.
The flowers are blue, borne on a close set spike. It is
free blooming, and is a very useful plant in shallow water
at the edge of the pond, one of the best shallow water
plants. Hardy. 3 for 50c; $2.50 per dozen.
SAGITTARIA. This is a very valuable plant. The leaves
are broad sagittate. The flowTers are pure white. It has a
luxuriant growth at the margin of ponds or streams. It
is also used in the aquarium. Hardy.
4 for 50c; $1.50 per dozen.
MARSH MARIGOLD. This plant is especially adapted
for moist wet ground or around the edge of the pool. It
has clusters of large bright yellow flowers which are borne
freely early in the spring. It is one of the most attractive
of our native plants. Hardy.
3 for $1.00; $2.50 per dozen.
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MARYLAND — AQUATIC PLANTS AND GOLDFISH
ORDER SHEET
11 1 11 1 —«■■■■ ■ ■" -■«
Three Springs Fisheries
MAIN OFFICE: LILYPONS, MARYLAND
THREE SPRINGS FISHERIES, THREE SPRINGS FISHERIES, THREE SPRINGS FISHERIES,
507 5th Ave., 411 N. 10th St., 333 N. Michigan Ave.,
New York City St. Louis, Mo. Chicago, III.
( Send order to nearest office )
Date
Enclosed: Check, Money Order: For $ .
(If paid by money order, make payable to Lilypons, Md.)
Name .
Street or R. F. D .
City . State .
Express Office .
Only if different from Post Office
193....
TERMS: Cash with Order. We prefer remittances in Postal Money Order, drawn on Lilypons, Md., Post
Office, all shipments of fish by Express Collect. No C. O. D. shipments. All Water Lilies or Aquatic Plants
are shipped by Parcel Post, all charges prepaid. See over. Goldfish can only be shipped by Express. See
instructions on reverse side of this sheet.
Quantity
NAME OF LILY, FISH, PLANT OR SUPPLIES
Order Collections by Number and Name both
Amount
Dollars
Total
Add 10% to cover packing, handling and all transportation charges
(Minimum charge 25^) Amount enclosed. Total
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General Instructions to Custo
I I
ers
Read Carefully the Following :
OUR GUARANTEE. We have a tremendous plant, and a very large investment, which is a valuable asset. We guar¬
antee to our customers complete satisfaction. We give superior quality, make prompt and efficient shipments, and answer
promptly any and all correspondence. We give freely any and all information. We are the largest producers in the world
devoted to the propagation of water lilies, by virtue of which you are assured of honest dealing, high quality, efficient
service, and lowest prices.
ORDER EARLY. This is most important. Remember our guarantee. All we ask is your cooperation. We suggest that
you order at once, and leave to us time of making shipments. All orders are shipped in rotation. While we have the
largest acreage in the world devoted to the culture of water lilies and goldfish, yet there are certain varieties of fish and often
water lilies which are short. It takes time to grow both of these products, for they cannot be manufactured.
SHIPMENTS. All plants, roots, etc., are carefully packed and leave our station in perfect condition. All fish are in
perfect condition. We guarantee good arrival of both. All fish shipments are made by express collect unless otherwise
indicated. Should any shipments arrive in bad condition, take a bad order report, and we will replace. We don’t leave
the matter to you. All plants guaranteed to arrive in perfect condition, and guaranteed to grow, and please you. Could
any one do more?
PRICES AND TERMS. Our prices are net cash, and effective January 1, 1939. No orders are entered unless accom¬
panied with funds to cover. We believe that our prices will be found as low as any offered by responsible growers. We ask
that you bear in mind, when considering prices, that we only ship the best material selected from our large production, and
that we are not distributors, but actual producers ; and furthermore, that we stand squarely behind our products. Do
others? Just compare and see.
Be sure to give us name in full, post office, R. F. D., street address, name of city or town and state.
WITH EVERY ORDER AMOUNTING TO
$3.00 AND UNDER $5.00 WE WILL GIVE
FREE A REAUTIFUL BLUE WATER IRIS.
WITH EVERY ORDER OF $5.00 OR OVER
WE WILL GIVE FREE 2 BEAUTIFUL BLUE
WATER IRIS OR YOUR CHOICE OF ANY WATER PLANTS
ON PAGE 36 AMOUNTING TO NOT OVER 50 CENTS.
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