TO MAKE YOUR POOL COMPLETE 
i\atural Pools are Surrounded with Hushes , Reeds , Flags and Small Flowering Plants. Your Pool 
to be more Natural anti FJfective should have some of these Plants. 
SHALLOW WATER PLANTS 
Many interesting plants are found in this 
group which are used both as marginal and as a 
pool decoration. They thrive in two to twelve 
inches of water and grow naturally about, the 
margins of lakes and streams. 
ARROW HEADS—Arrow shaped leaves with 
small white flowers. An excellent bog or shallow 
water plant that adds greatly to the appear¬ 
ance of your pool. 25c. 
RULLRUSH—A native swamp plant similar to 
the cattail. 25c each, 3 for 50c. 
CATTAILS—A favorite swamp plant easy to 
grow and ornamental. 25c each, 3 for 50c. 
CREEPING PRIMROSE—A rapid growing, 
partially submerged vine with willow shaped 
leaves producing an abundance of bright yellow 
flowers. Will grow in any moist place along the 
pool or may be submerged. 25c each, 3 for 50c. 
FLOATING HEART—Bright yellow, fringed 
live petalled flowers, size of a half dollar. The 
leaves are green blotched with maroon. Should 
be planted in soil in two to eighteen inches of 
water. 25c each, 3 for 50c. 
PARROT LEATHER—Feathery, green shoots 
trailing over the water forms soft airy masses 
about t he base of taller plants. One of the best 
for planting in fountain basins. 15c each, I for 
50c. 
WATER POPPA'—The blossoms resemble the 
California Poppy. Each plant throws out many 
floating runners bearing large blossoms all 
summer long. Plant as you would a water lily. 
15c each, 1 for 50c. 
YELLOW FLAG or WATER IRIS—One of the 
most graceful and necessary plants for the pool 
Begins to bloom earlier than most any other 
iris. Blooms the entire season. Thrives in water 
up to twelve inches and also in a moist border. 
Blossoms resemble the Siberian Iris in type 
and produces an abundance of yellow blossoms. 
25c each, $2.00 doz. 
IRIS VERSICOLOR or BLUE WATER IRIS— 
25c each, $2.00 doz. 
VARIEGATED SWEET FLAG—A fine hardy 
plant with saber-like leaves, broadly striped 
green and ivory. Grows about 2 feet high. 
$1.00 for 3. 
PICKEREL RUSH—The blue flowers of this 
plant are borne freely throughout the entire 
season. 25c each. 
WATER CANNA—A hardy plant, with slim, 
graceful stalks, four to five feet high, and 
beautiful broad leaves. Forms an excellent 
background, with its spikes of purple flowers. 
30c. 
OXYGENATING PLANTS 
ANACHARIS—A rapid grower desirable for 
pools and aquariums. 15c. 
COON-TAIL—Plume-like stems with finely 
dissected leaves. Fine for the aquarium. 15c. 
CURLED LEAF FERN—A fern-like plant 
growing submerged in the pool makes a 
beautiful background. 15c. 
El DWIGA—A beautiful green and red tinted 
plant growing submerged. 25c per bunch. 
M YRIORHYLLUM—Very good for goldfish 
spawning. The fish will also eat large por¬ 
tions. This evergreen-like plant is available 
throughout the year and is one of the most 
interesting of this group. 15c. 
MOISTURE LOVING IRIS 
JAPANESE IRIS—Assorted colors, unus¬ 
ually large flowers of brilliant hues. 25c, 
$2.00 doz. Pictured on page 13. 
DOROTHY K. WILLIAMSON—We think 
this is one of the prettiest of the water 
plants. Has graceful spikes of glowing royal 
purple flowers. Plant in shallow water or 
along the border. 25c. In color, page 13. 
SIBERIAN IRIS (Purple)—Small purple 
flowers on wiry upright stems. Blossoms in 
early June. The best iris for a rockery. 25c 
each, $2.00 per dozen. 
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MARGINAL PLANTS 
FALSE DRAGON HEAD—Spikes of pink 
hooded flowers three feet high. 25c each, $2.00 
doz. 
VARIEGATED RIBBON GRASS—This attrac¬ 
tive grass is splendid for use at the corners of 
your pool or along the walk way. The leaves 
are longitudinally striped with white and’very 
ornamental. 25c each. 
FLOATING PLANTS 
DUCK WEED—Small three petalled floating 
plant giving the effect of a green carpet on the 
water. Fish like this one. Does equally as well 
in sun or shade. 25c per portion. 
FLOATING FERN (Azolla)—Tiny, fern-like 
leaves forming emerald green or brown red 
clumps. A good plant for the fish. 25c per 
portion. 
WATER HYACINTH—The delicate spikes of 
lavender flowers with the peacock spot on the 
upper petals are most beautiful and interesting. 
The plants will float on the water but will 
produce more flowers when not allowed to drift 
about. A good plant for shady locations and 
should lie crowded to produce lots of bloom. 
This plant is ideal for fish to deposit their eggs 
on. 15c each, 4 for 50c. 
FOR YOUR LAWN 
CREEPING BENT GRASS—Ideal for 
lawns. Makes a thick, rich, carpet-like 
growth within two months of planting 
time. No chance for weeds to grow in a 
lawn sown with Smiley’s Creeping Bent 
Grass Stolons. (Not Seed.) Enough to 
plant 100 square feet for $2.00, 1. o. b. 
Beaver Crossing, Nebr. 
