ORNAMENTAL GRASSES 



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Fig. 223. ORNAMENTAL GRASSES, The Eulalias and other hardy grasses are fine 



in large groups on extensive lawns, but they are really more at home planted near 



the Lily pond or in the water garden 



yet we have calls for such stock and if you have the space for a few 

 plants, when once they are established you will always have a 

 supply to draw from, as most of these plants are easily increased 

 through division which is best done in early Spring. 



ARUNDO DON AX (Giant Reed) 



This grass is only used for mass planting. It will grow fifteen 

 feet and over if given good soil and plenty of moisture; it flowers 

 in early Fall. 



DACTYLIS GLOMERATA VARIEGATA (Variegated Orchard Grass) 



This is, perhaps, the most common of all ornamental hardy 

 grasses, yet because of its beautiful variegated blades or leaves, 

 and its ability to grow and thrive where nothing else will, it is highly 

 desirable. You have seen it in the farmyard, in the old rock pile, 

 along the fence and in the old-fashioned hardy border. After 

 everything else has passed away through neglect, this grass will keep 

 on coming up each Spring and as much variegated as ever. A good- 

 sized clump somewhere will give you a chance to sell plants each 

 year and there is always someone who will want a few. 



