CHAPTER XVI. 



ORNAMENTAL GRASSES, BAMBOOS, ORCHIDS AND PITCHER PLANTS. 



Arundo donax. A magnificent giant Grass, growing to the height of twelve 

 to fifteen feet, and making noble chniips; invaluable for the water or bog 

 garden. See illustration, page 79. 



A. d. variegata. A variegated form of the above, and an imposing object 

 in any position. 



Bamhusa aurea. A distinct and beautiful species, attaining from ten to 

 twelve feet in height; stems golden yellow color, with light green foliage. 

 This has proved quite hardy in vSouthern New Jersey, where the canes have 

 remained evergreen during the winter, followed by new growth in the spring; 

 the canes attaining a richness of color not to be seen the first season. 



B. Metake. A handsome and perfectly hardy Bamboo, having large, deep 

 green foliage; fine for margin of water. A popular plant; moderate height. 



B. nigra. Another handsome species, having glossy black stems, with 

 graceful foliage of a pleasing light green color; one of the most distinct. 



B. Quilioi. A vigorous variety, growing eight to ten feet in height, but 

 while hardy as far north as Philadelphia, does not retain its foliage as B. aurea. 



B. scriptoria. The most distinct of any Bamboo; its slender canes, with 

 deep green foliage, the under side a glaucous blue; is most pleasing and 

 attractive. 



B. viminalis. A distinct and dwarf-growing species, with dark green 

 foliage ; makes a compact bush. 



B. violascens. A handsome and distinct species, having much branched 

 stems, attaining seven to eight feet in height, clothed with graceful foliage. 



B. viride glaucescens. A vigorous growing species, ver}- graceful and 

 ornamental; yellow stems; glaucous green foliage, resembling B. aurea. 



Erianthus Ravennie. A strong growing ornamental grass, resembling the 

 Pampas grass, having bronzy foliage and purplish plumes; nine to twelve 

 feet high. 



Eulalia gracillima univittata. A very ornamental grass, not so tall as the 

 well-known E. japonica, with narrow leaves, long and graceful, with a distinct 

 silvery midrib. 



