Bulbs, Tuberous Plants and Grasses 287 



*RAVENNA GRASS (Eriathus Ravenna). Ranks next to the great reed 

 in beauty. 4 to 7 feet. For single specimens. Narrow leaves, 

 gracefully arching. Plumes resemble pampas grass, but smaller. 

 Prefers sunny situation, and is excellent for aquatic effects. Plumes 

 first year from seed sown February or March. 



*REED, GREAT (Arundo Donax). 8 to 15 feet. Somewhat resembling 

 a glorified corn plant. Broad leaves. Light green. Makes a huge 

 clump when established. Var. variegatus, with yellow variegations, 

 4! feet. Var. macrophylla, less hardy. Has glaucous blue foliage, 

 very effective. These are the tallest and most stately of all the 

 grasses. 



RUSH, JAPANESE. See EULALIA. 



*RIBBON GRASS. See CANARY GRASS. 



*SPIKE GRASS (Uniola latifolia). A native grass, worth growing in the 

 gardens. Flowers in July. 2 to 4 feet. Spikelets large and thin, 

 drooping when ripe, when it is most effective. Useful for winter 

 bouquets. 



ZEBRA GRASS. See EULALIA. 



