ORXAMENTAL GRASSES AXD SEDGES 



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Dendrocalamus giganteus. Giant Bamboo. Burma, Malaya. A magnificent 

 species attaining a height of over 100 ft. and 40-50 ft. in diameter of 

 clump; stems 10 in. or more in diameter. Used for buildings, plant- 

 pots, etc. 



i Hamiltonii. Tropical Himalaya. A large species, suited to medium elevations 



D strictus. "Male"-, or "Solid-Bamboo. India, Java. etc. A large handsome 

 spreading species, 30 ft. high. Stems about 2 inches or more in diam.. 

 sometimes almost solid; used for shafts, lance staves, fence posts, &c. 



Gigantochloa aspera. B.iilding Bamboo. Java. A graceful species, resembling 

 the Giant Bamboo. 70-80 ft. high, with stout strong stems. 



Gynerium saccharoides. Trop. America. A tall handsome grass, 15-20 ft 

 high, with long ribbon-like leaves. 



GIANT BAMBOO, CLOSE VIEW. 



Ochlandra maculata. "Mottled Bamboo;" " Ranabata-li " S. 12 to 15 ft. high, 

 leaves broad, up to 10 in. by 2\ in., stems blotched with brown. 



O. Rheedii. Quill Bamboo." 12-15 ft. high. Leaves broad and long. 



O. Travmcorica. S. India. 15-20 ft. high. Large handsome broad leaves. 



t Oxytcnanthera Thwaitesii. Ceylon and S. India. A large reed, 10-12 ft. high. 



with leaves 12 in. long by 1-1 i in. broad; 4,000 to 6,000 ft. elevation. 

 Thyrsanolaena acarifera. Tropical Asia. A large bushy spreading reed, 8-10 ft. 

 high, with large broad leaves. 



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