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Alternifolius Gracilis. A charming dwarf variety of umbrella 
grass, that does not grow over 18 inches high. 10c to 25c each. 
Grandes. ‘‘The New Umbrella Plant.’’ The slender stems 
are crowned with alternate leaves about % an inch wide, and about 4 
inches long, that lie perfectly flat, and are surmounted by a tuft of dainty 
wiry grass, with stems 2 or 3 inches long, tipped with the flowers. 25c to 
50c each. 
CAREX Japonica Variegata. An exquisite grass with slender, 
arching, green foliage edged with white, and with an elegant habit that 
gives it a place not equalled by an any other grass. 25c each. 
Basket Grass. A very pretty variety that came without a name. 
The blades are very long and narrow and are daintily Striped green and 
white. It bears long spikes of quite pretty flowers; fine for baskets. 10c 
to 25c each. 
Miscanthus Nepolense. 
“Himalaya Fairy Grass.” 
We have grown this valuable hardy perennial grass for three ‘seasons, 
and heartily recommend it. Its beantiful long stemmed fairy like plumes 
are borne in great numbers making it a striking object for months; one 
large clump will grow several hundred plumes; curving gracefully, silky, 
feathery, a rich golden color, and they do not lose their beauty, retaining 
their golden color and billowy, cloud-like appearance for months. A 
long line of hundreds of fairy plumes is very unusual and effective. The 
plumes are 4 to 6 inches long, in the style of the Eulalias, but much larger 
and fuller, and softer they are beautiful dried, and do not shake off but 
keep their beauty for years. Every one should try this lovely plant. 15c 
to 25c each; clumps 50c. 
Bamboo. 
Exceedingly ornamental for the garden, sending up the slender canes 
ef feathery growth in splendid groups ‘They are destined to be exten- 
sively cultivated in California for their useful qualities as well as their 
beauty. For pots, and for cut decorations in halls and dwelling they are 
very effective. 
Metake. A large leaved, rather dwarf growing variety, attains a 
height of 7 feet, grows erect, stems thickly tufted, and entirely covered 
with sheaves of the leaves. Native of Japan. 25c to 50c each. 
Common Giant. Grows to the height of 25 feet. Useful for wind- 
breaks. The stems can be used for ornamental and useful pnrposes; for 
fences, plant stakes, and many other ways. 35c to 50c each. 
Striped. Foliage green and white, stems yellow, with alternate sec- 
tions of green. 75c each. 
