To Make Your Pool Complete Order 
SMILEY’S Shallow Water Plants... 
Water plants will grow in two to twelve inches of water. They add greatly to the attrac- 
tion of any pool, besides furnishing oxygen and food for the fish. Plant them in small 
pots of soil, except the floating plants. d 
Smiley’s Shallow Water Plants are grown here at the Water Gardens under ideal 
natural conditions. You will be well pleased with their quality. 
ARROW HEADS—Arrow shaped leaves with small white flowers. An excellent bog or shal- 
low water plant that adds greatly to the appearance of your pool—25c. 
BULLRUSH—A native swamp plant similar to the cattail—25e each, 3 for 50c. 
CATTAILS—A favorite swamp plant easy to grow and ornamental—2Sc. 
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 five 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, 3 for 50c. 
PARROT FEATHER—Feathery, green shoots trailing over the water form soft airy masses 
about the base of taller plants. One of the best for planting in fountain basins—1lSe each; 
ye OXYGENATING PLANTS 
ANARCHARIS—A rapid grower desirable for pools and aquariums—l5e each, 2 for 25c. 
COON-TAIL—Plume-like stems with finely dissected leaves. Fine for the aquarium—l5c. 
CURLED LEAF FERN—A fern-like plant growing submerged in the pool makes a beautiful 
background—l5e each, 2 for 25c. 
LUDWIGA—A beautiful green and red tinted plant growing submerged—20c per bunch. 
MYRIOPHYLLUM—Very good for goldfish spawning. The fish will also eat large portions. 
This evergreen-like plant is available throughout the year and is one of the most interest- 
ing of this group—l5c each, 2 for 25c. 
WATER POPPY—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—I5c each, 2 for 25c. 
VARIEGATED SWEET FLAG—A fine hardy plant with saber-like leaves, broadly striped 
green and ivory. Grows about 2 feet high—25c. 
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, 4 to 5 feet high, and beauti- 
ful broad leaves. Forms an excellent background, with its spikes of purple flowers—30e. 
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 well in sun or shade—25e per portion. 
FLOATING FERN (Azolla)—Tiny, fern-like leaves forming emerald green or brown red 
clumps. A good plant for the fish—25¢ 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 loca- 
tions and should be crowded to produce lots of bloom. This plant is ideal for fish to de- 
posit their eggs on—1l15c¢ each. 
MARGINAL PLANTS 
FALSE DRAGON HEAD-—Spikes of pink hooded flowers 3 feet high—25e¢ each, $2 per doz. 
VARIEGATED RIBBON GRASS—This attractive grass is splendid for use at the corners 
of your poo] or along the walk way. The leaves are longitudinally striped with white and 
very ornamental—25c each. 
SACRED LOTUS (Hardy) 
Thousands of years ago in the sacred gardens of Egypt was found an abundance of the 
Egyptian Lotus. This rare and strange plant was understood and appreciated by the Orien- 
tal people. The immense pink flowers like gigantic roses with a delightful fragrance set 
amongst the great shield-like leaves is a never-to-be-forgotten sight. They require the 
same care as water lilies growing in water from two to twelve inches deep. The plants 
spread rapidly and should be confined in boxes or tubs, taking care not to break the 
crown when planting. ; 
EGYPTIAN LOTUS—tThe true flower of the Egyptians. Immense Pink flowers with sweet 
haunting fragrance; umbrella-like leaves. Tubers—$1.50. 
Beauties in the IRIS FIELD 
We have here at the Garden some of the finest Iris grown. The roots are healthy and well 
grown and always true-to-name. We would be most happy to supply you Iris for your gar- 
den. Let us send you a list and prices. We begin shipping bearded Iris right after the 
blooming season, which is around June 15, and continue until October 1. 
Moisture Loving Iris 
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. 
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. Produces an abundance of yellow blossoms. 25c each. 
IRIS VERSICOLOR or BLUE WATER IRIS—25c each, $2.00 per dozen. 

