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group of Cannas, with dark scarlet Coleus in front 

 of it, its green and white coloring comes out with 

 charming effect. 



The Eulalias (Fig 57), and other tall-growing 

 grasses, ought to be used more extensively in garden- 



FIG 57 — THE EULALIA OR ZEBRA GRASS 



itig, in combination with other plants. Their habit is so 

 distinct and graceful that the use of them among 

 plants of heavy foliage furnishes a contrast which 

 hightens the beauty of both. The taller sorts are 



