ORNAMENTAL GRASSES 419 



ERIANTHUS (Hardy Pampas Grass. Plume Grass). 

 E. Ravennm comes next in size to the Arundo, frequently growing 

 10 feet high. The growths are stout, ending with ver)' ornamental 

 flowers, which, if taken in a young state and dried in the sun, are 

 quite as showy as those of the Pampas plumes. It is hardy as far 

 north as New York City. 



Propagation. The plants produce seeds freely; they should 

 be sown in Autumn and wintered in a cool house. 



EULALIA (Miscanthus). The variegated forms of £. sinensis 

 (Japonica) are more frequently used than any other ornamental 

 Grasses. As isolated specimens they grow into very symmetrical 

 subjects, the outer leaves of the clump drooping and almost reaching 

 the ground. There are three kinds usually cultivated — Eulalia s. 

 foliis-striatus, E. s. zebrina and E. univittata. The last named is 

 much more dwarf than the others, the leaves narrow with a whitish 

 stripe down the middle. They are natives of Japan. 



Propagation. The crowns should be divided just as the plants 

 are starting into growth. Old clumps will have to be broken up with 

 the aid of a mattock or axe. They may be divided into pieces small 

 enough to go in a 3-inch pot and plunged in a frame among ashes, 

 or they may be heeled among sand in a frame for a couple of weeks 

 or more before potting. They should in any case be kept close for 

 a few days after being divided, in order to start fresh roots. 



FESTUCA (Fescue Grass). F. glauca grows only a few inches 

 high ; the foliage is of a bluish green color. 



Propagation. It may be divided and replanted during March 

 or April. 



PANICUM (Oplismenus). The correct name is Oplismenus 

 Burmanni var. variegatus, although the common species is known as 

 P. variegatum by florists. A useful Uttle warm house plant, having 

 leaves striped with white and pink. It will grow in shade or sun, 

 and is used chiefly for hanging over the sides of baskets, vases and 

 boxes. 



Propagation. The plant is propagated from cuttings in March. 



PAPYRUS (Egyptian Paper Plant). P. antiquorum is culti- 

 vated in conservatories or planted out in the Summer near aquatic 

 gardens. The proper name for this plant is Cyperus Papyrics. The 

 Papyrus, after being lifted from its Summer quarters, where the 

 growths made are usually very strong, frequently gets into a half 



