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Flower Planting Guide for the South 
Construction of an Informal Pool 
A N attractive informal pool of any size may be built without forms by simply 
hollowing out the chosen space to the desired shape. When the ground is pre¬ 
pared, the sides trimmed to a slope of approximately 35 degrees, and the filled-in 
spots rammed hard, you are ready for reinforcing wire. For this purpose the 
%-inch deformed steel rods laid in 12-inch squares will be best, but farm fencing 
of No. 9 to No. 12 gauge wire, in mesh not over 6 inches each way, will be easier to 
lay and prove quite satisfactory. This reinforcing is necessary in concrete pools 
and your work may be for nothing if it is omitted, as the bottom or sides may then 
leak hopelessly through cracks. Even steel may not be an absolute preventive of 
cracks, but should a crack develop in a reinforced surface, the pieces will hold 
tightly together and the crack may be made water-tight by cleaning the surface, 
drying it thoroughly, and pouring melted roofing tar into the crack. The pool will 
then be as good as ever. When wire fencing is used, allow it to overlap 6 inches 
at the joints and when pouring raise or move it so it will be in the middle of the 
concrete surface. We recommend four inches of concrete for any pool, believing 
that the extra two inches may save you a great deal of trouble in the long run. An 
overflow and drain should be provided. Rock decorations will add to the natural 
appearance. 
CAUTION: A new pool must be filled with water and allowed to stand for a few days. Then 
rinse out thoroughly and drain. Refill immediately and allow water to stand another week, then 
drain again. This will remove the alkali in new cement which would be very injurious to fish or 
plants. Repeat this draining a third time in another week, as it will then be in still better shape 
• for the fish. A fourth and last draining is recommended for anyone who has the time before 
planting lilies or introducing the fish. 
Hardy Goldfish 
F. O. B. CINCINNATI, OHIO 
All our Goldfish are grown out of doors in natural clay bottom ponds, and are 
in no way to be classed with delicate ‘‘hothouse” varieties. 
SHIPPING NOTE: All orders go by express from Cincinnati, Ohio. An additional charge of 35c 
is made on every order for fish to cover cost of the shipping can. Orders for more than one dozen 
large Goldfish would need two cans. Usually an extra fish will be included in your order to repay 
you for this amount. 
We cannot guarantee live delivery, but we use the greatest care in shipping and will gladly help 
in filing any claim provided you get a “Received in Bad Order” slip and send it to us with 
the shipping tag. 
CHINESE MOORS — These include only 
Black Telescopes nearly all Fantails, but a 
few single-tails also. Extra choice quality. 
Per Pair Per Doz. 
2% to 3 Inches.....$0.75 $3.50 
SHUBUNKIN—A newer addition to the Gold¬ 
fish family. Color ranges from red and white, 
to red, black, blue, orange, purple, and 
white—at times all on the same fish. It is 
quite hardy. 
Per Pair Per Doz. 
3 to 4-inch size..$0.50 $2.50 
4 to 5-inch size. 1.25 6.00 
JAPANESE NYMPHS—Colors are red, gold, 
red and white, or red and black. All red is 
the predominating color. 
Per Pair Per Doz. 
3 to 4-inch size.$0.75 $3.50 
4 to 5-inch size. 1.50 7.50 
COMET—Colors are red and white, red and 
black, all red or all white. 
Per Pair Per Doz. 
3 to 4-inch size.$0.40 $2.00 
4 to 5-inch size. 0.60 3.00 
PLAIN GOLDFISH— Per Pair Per Doz. 
3 to 4-inch size. $1.20 
4 to 5-inch size.$0.50 2.50 
JAPANESE FANTAILS—Also known as Ko¬ 
rean Fantails and choice older specimens 
are called “Fringetails.” 
Per Pair Per Doz. 
$1.00 $5.00 
2.00 10.00 
3 to 4-inch size 
4 to 5-inch size 
