138 PLANNING AND PLANTING 



ornamental grasses for variety, may often be used 

 with charming effect. Amongst the various Orna- 

 mental Grasses that will be found suitable for such 

 a place and purpose we mention the Great Reed 

 Grass, growing to a height of as much as ten feet, 

 producing variegated green and white blades ; the 

 Zebra Grass which attains a height of some six 

 feet, with the green of the blade set off by a broad 

 yellow stripe down the middle. The Blue Lyme 

 Grass with its narrow silvery foliage about two 

 feet high, and the Ribbon Grass with its variegated 

 blades only about a foot tall. 



If so desired, some of the annuals such as Rain- 

 bow Corn, Fountain Grass in red and purple 

 shades, etc., may also be used. 



Another plant that the writer wishes to mention 

 here is the Cyperus alternifolious or as commonly 

 called, the Umbrella Plant. This palm-like plant 

 requires water and lots of it to do well, and is 

 adapted to a number of uses. It may be used on 

 the edge of ponds or directly in the shallow water, 

 also it may be used for planting in the aquarium, 

 and many people find it desirable as a potted 

 plant for the house. 



Another excellent plant for planting on the edge 

 of water is the gorgeous Japanese Iris. This plant 

 likes plenty of water, and if located where it can 

 have access to an abundant supply for a month 

 before its blooming season in June, it will fre- 



