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variegatiis, and J/ s. var. gracilUmus.) The culalias all 

 make beautiful winter decorations arranged by themselves 

 or with other '' immortelle " flowers. Giant Reed {Arnndo 

 Douax), requiring some protection at the North, both 



FiG. 170. — Japanese Plume-grass Miscanthus sinensis var. zehrina.) 



plain and variegated, etc., and Ribbon-grass {Phalaris arun- 

 dinacece), plain and variegated, are ornamental. The last 

 species spreads rapidly and should be kept \\-ithin bounds 

 by spading up and pulling out all the suckers or stolons 

 as soon as they get beyond the limits of the bed or space 

 it is desired that it shall occupy. 



