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4 WATER LILIES 
In establishing our water gardens we spared no time, 
effort, or money in securing not only the best varieties 
but those that would be most suitable for water gardens 
In most sections of the country. In this list you will 
find varieties that are suitable for every Climatic condi- 
tion, also for the various tastes in color and most any 
size pocketbook. : 
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RED AND CRIMSON 
Escarboucle—A lovely vermillion, a free-blooming strong variety, 
(ieaaqNKe OTE olhy ras Gi Me lS ee $3.25 
Attraction—Garnet red almost white sepals, one of the longest 
blooming hardys) ee es eS ue Ae er RE ee 2.75 
Sultan—Large petals shading from light to deep red... 2.50 
Newton==Bright red, graduating-to pale pink:::......-0.0020 ee. 2.50 
James Brydon—A most desirable variety, exceedingly free bloom- 
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WHITE 
Gladstone—Large and dazzling. Very fine grower.................-...--..----- $2.00 
Marliac White—Fragrant, snowy white, yellow stamens... 2.00 
President Roosevelt—Grows above the water. An abundance of 
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Hermine—Dainty, tulip shaped, has lots of flowers...................-....- 2.00 
Gonnere—A double flowering white hardy lily, snowy white petals, 
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PINK AND ROSE 
Rose Arey—Starry pointed petals. Deep cerise-pink, very fragrant..$2.50 


Pink Opal—Deep pink, fragrant, adapted to cut flowers................. V9 
Splendida—Strawberry pink, rare and beautiful... DONS 
Somptuosa—Most delicate and beautiful of all pinks. Like satin... PROT 
Marliac Shell Pink or Flesh Pink—Al<o delicate in color. Blooms 
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Neptune—Unusual, deep pink, shading to white at tips. Mahogany 
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Venusta—Delicious fragrance, a delightful deep pink... 2.50 
YELLOW 

Chromatella—(Marliac Yellow) Sulphur yellow, broad curving petals. 
Blooms endlessly, thrives under all conditions.............................. $2.00 
Morrei—Small and dainty, much deeper in color than Chromatella.... 3.00 
Sunrise—A lovely canary yellow blossom, opening early in the morn- 
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SUNSET COLORS 
Commanche—One of the hardiest. Orange-pink, yellow stamens 
deepening to a glowing amber-red with a heart of fire... $2.75 
Paul Hariot—Flowers open in the spring a clear YELLOW, suf- 
fused with ROSE, changing to a deep PEACH on the second 
and third days, and to ORANGE on the fourth. As the season 
progresses, flowers become almost deep red on the fourth day... 2.75 
Sioux—Similar in color to Commanche, somewhat lighter in shade 
of color. Very delicate and beautiful... 2.50 
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June, except to latitudes 
South of Kansas. a warm temperature can be 
depended upon, and the nigh 90 Cool. They need warmth. All 
Tropical Water Lilies are shipped xpress Collect. Add 50c per lily for 
parcel post shipments. 



Tropical Lilies are 
HOW TO PLANT TROPICAL LILIES 
Plant Tropical Water Lilies only after minimum temperature of 70 degrees 
can be Gepended upon. Earlier planting leads only to disappointment. 
When planting Tropicals in a pool with other lilies and plants, boxes should 
be used in which to plant the bulbs. For each bulb a box 18x18 inches by 10 
inches deep is a good size. Place four inches of fertilizer on the bottom, 
then five inches of soil and one inch of sand. Then plant the bulbs covering 
them well so that only the top of the crown where the leaves and buds are 
attached is just showing. A few rocks placed very close to the crown will 
help keep the bulbs in place to get the root system started, Place bulbs at 
a slight angle, so that they will have plenty of room for growth forward. 
Tropical Water Lilies may be wintered in a greenhouse ,Pool, where they 
will bloom all winter. If you do not have this convenience, it is best to re- 
place them each spring. Planting new vigprous bulbs each year, you will 
be more than repaid with large and colorful blossoms that will be prize 
winners for you. 

1948 Description and Price List 
SMILEY WATER GARDENS 
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DAY FLOWERING 
Pennsylvania—(2 year plants.) A magnificent variety with rich blue 
flowers that are often 10 and 12 inches across. The flowers have a 
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Panama Pacitic—(2 year plants.) Fiowers a rich purple, the yellow 
ICED eens) Toa een| Fesiealfes” Go), FR Gill ceil g =P MOY on eNO PENS a, ree ee ope ees eee ore eS ee Perrone 2.50 
August Koeh—(2 year plants.) The fragrant blossoms are of good size 

and a deep blue in color, the sepals a rich orchid shade....................-..- 2. D 
Mrs. Edward Whitaker—This lily is the largest in the day blooming 
class, having been known to measure 14 inches across. The flowers ; 
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Mrs. George Pring—Immense white flowers, opening early and staying 
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NIGHT FLOWERING 
The blossoms begin to unfold when the sun goes down and during the early 
morning hours are the most beautiful flower in the garden, often staying 
open until noon. 

ROSE—Frank Trelease—Deep rose color; one of the best bloomers.......-- $2.25 
Mrs. Geo. Hiteheok—This large, rose-pink flower is such a wonder- 
ful bloomer it cannot help giving satisfaction................-------.---------- 2.25 
RED—Geo. Huster—A brilliant variety with large blossoms. Leaves 
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H. C. Haarstick—A very choice variety with large blossoms, vivid 
TiO 0 Yh BP AE. aoe Me ee Serene Real MON Bre ote ae AE fa Ne OPER ESO 2.25 
PIN K—O’Marana—-Rosy pink flowers with white stripe; very large... 2.25 
Mrs. Emily Hutcehings—Beautiful pink blossoms with curved petals... 2.25 
WHITE—Juno—Immense, pure white blossoms, opening very wide........ 2.25 
Missouri—The finest white variety, the earliest to bloom and very a, 
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TROPICAL STAR LILIES 
Lilies of the Tropical family, but hardier. In planting be sure .to plant the 
fuzzy end up. Keep away from the Hardy lilies as they will not begin to 
grow until warm weather, and if shaded will not grow. They put on an 
immense growth in a short time and will bloom abundantly. 
$ 
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Blue Star—A ciear blue wtih blossoms standing high above the water-.. 2d 

Pink Star—(Stella Gurney.) A soft pink blossom, splendid bloomer... 2.25 
Poni 7 2 D5, 
Pose Star—A deeper shade of pink, but of same shape...----..----------------------- 2.25 
Red Star—(Mrs. Ward.) The deepest red of the tropical varieties........-..- 2.70 5 


SHALL 
Water plants avill srow in two ve inches of water. They add greatly 
to the attraction of any pool, besides furnishing oxygen and food tor the 
fish. Plant them in small pots of soil, except the floating plants. 
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 shallow water plant that adds greatly to the ap- 

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BULLRUSH—A native swamp plant similar to the cattail.25¢ each, 83 for 50e 
CATTALLS—A favorite swamp plant easy to grow and ornamental.....-.--- 25e 
CREEPING PRIMROSE—A rapid growing, partially submerged vine 
with wiliow shaped leaves producing an abundance of bright yellow 
flowers. Will grow in any moist place along the pool or may be ~ 
Se Ree ee ee ee ee eat. 25e each, 3 for 50e 

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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 Wasins => Mss. 2S --- 25e each, 38 for 
OXYGENATING PLANTS 
ANARCHARIS—A rapid grower desirable for pools and aquariums ; 
25e each, 3 for 50e 
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COON-TAIL—Plume-like stems with finely dissected leaves. Fine for : 
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CURLED LEAF FERN—A fern-like plant growing submerged in the 
pool makes a beautiful background.............-..-.-------------------- 25e each, 3 for 
LUDWIGA—A beautiful green and red tinted plant growing submerged 
25¢ per buneh 
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MYRIOPHYLLUM—vVery good for goldfish spawning. The fish will also 
eat large portions. This evergreen-like plant is available through- 
out the year and is one of the most interesting of this group 
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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----..----.-----.-----------------" 
PICKEREL RUSH—The blue flowers of this plant are borne freely 
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WATER CANNA—A hardy plant, with slim, graceful stalks, 1 to 5 feet 
high, and beautiful broad leaves. l’orms an excellent background, 
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with its spikes of purple flowe 
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DUCK WEED—Small three ] lec 
a green carpet on the water. Fish like this one. 
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FLOATING FERN (Azolla)—Tiny, fern-like leaves forming: emerald ’ 
green or brown red clumps. A good plant for the fish-....... 25e per portion 
WATER HYACINTH—The delicate spikes or 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 be crowded to produce lots of bloom. This plant is ideal 
BR 25e each 


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MOISTURE LOVING IRIS 
YELLOW FLAG OR WATER IRIS—One of the most graceful and nec- 
essary 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 moist border. Blossoms resemble the Siberian 
Iris in type. Produces an abundance of yellow blossoms........,..... 25e each 
