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| Gift Cards and Just for Fun |
| Sale & Clearance items |
| Water Gardening 101 |
| New Arrivals |
| Waterlilies, Lotus, Iris, Bog Plants, accessories |
| Scavengers & Submerged Plants |
| Fish, Fish Food, & Fish Care |
| Water Clarity Essentials |
| Netting & De-Icers |
| Books |
| Liners, Containers & Waterfalls |
| Filters |
| Pumps, Tubing, & Fittings |
| Skimmers & UV Lights |
| Fountains, Spitters, & Lights |
| Vacuums & Tools |
| Special Events |
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Welcome to Lilypons Water Gardens. Since 1917, we've been pleased to deliver serenity to our customers. Our knowledgeable, caring staff, tested "tried and true" water gardening products; waterlilies, lotus, and bog plants freshly picked just for you and timely service are why we are "The Source for Water Gardening". Lilypons is here to help you every step of the way and we stand behind our products and advice - guaranteeing your success.
History
In 1917 G. Leicester Thomas, Sr., a Frederick county landowner and entrepreneur, turned his goldfish and waterlily hobby into a business, Three Springs Fisheries.
The business was so successful that in 1925 Leicester expanded and purchased the current 250-acre tract of land that is Lilypons Water Gardens.
Just five years later, the first Three Springs Fisheries catalog was mailed with great success! By 1935, the U.S.Postal Service decided that a post office must be established to handle the mail order parcels.
And the name for this new post office? Leicester's favorite operatic diva, Lily Pons, was then at the height of her career, playing lead roles in Hollywood films and thrilling audiences as a regular star at American and international opera houses. How perfect to name a place full of lily ponds after Lily Pons, the graceful opera star! Lily's publicity staff agreed, but the U.S. Postal Services wanted one word-thus Lilypons, Maryland became the new post office. On June 20, 1936, the post office was dedicated to Lily Pons. Miss Pons was present for the event, which was celebrated with much pomp and circumstance!
In 1947, Leicester's son, Dr. G.L. Thomas, Jr., began management of the company, until 1966, when he was succeeded by brother-in-law C. Lease Bussard. In 1975, the founder's grandsons, Charles B. Thomas and George L. Thomas, III became owners of Three Springs Fisheries.
In 1978, Charles B. Thomas, as president, changed the name of our company to Lilypons Water Gardens, reflecting a focus on water gardening and our mission to be the source for water gardening materials and information.
In 1997, Charles' four daughters became the fourth generation of Thomas' to own Lilypons Water Gardens. Margaret Thomas Koogle, Charles' oldest daughter presides as president, continuing Lilypons' mission to be the source for water gardening.
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