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Our Bep oF ORNAMENTAL GRASSES AT PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION. 
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Unver GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE PLANTs. 
Hardy Ornamental Grasses. 
Mr. George W, Oliver, the well-known writer on horticultural subjects and one of the experts of the U. S. Department of 
Agriculture, has written the following cultural notes on Grasses especially for this book. His cultural notes on Bamboos on the next 
page should not be overlooked: 
“<The ornamental grasses, exclusive of the Bamboos, can be used with telling effect in borders, large beds, or by the margin of 
ponds and lakes. 
They are often used with small shrubs and medium-sized trees in wide borders. 
on lawns where the soil is deep and rich, take care of themselves, and grow rapidly into large specimens. 
The Eulalias, planted singly 
In large, round beds, 
with ornamental grasses as the principal feature, the effect is heightened by the addition of such plants as Cannas or dwarfer 
flowering plants near the margin. 
itself and grow from 12 to 20 feet in height. 
hardy form has variegated leaves growing 8 to 10 feet in height. 
(Gynerium) when in bloom. 
The tallest of the grasses is the Giant Reed (Arundo Donax), 
In large, round beds this is the best of all the species for the central position. 
A small plant will soon establish 
A less 
It keeps its color well throughout the summer months. The Hardy 
Pampas (Erianthus Ravennz) comes next in height to the green-leaved Arundo. 
It attains a height of 10 to 12 feet under ordinary conditions. 
Arundo and Erianthus, do best when given a heavy soil, enriched with manure and an abundant supply of water. 
It is not far behind the gorgeous Pampas 
All of the grasses, but especially the 
Eulalia 
Japonica Variegata and Zebrina are probably the handsomest of all the variegated grasses, growing 6 feet high, and as much in 
diameter; the variety E. Gracillima Univittata is a narrow-leaved species, with a light band down the centre of each leaf. 
the small growing kinds, for a dwarf tufted border, Festuca Glauca has no equal. 
Its broad, drooping panicles and wide, bright green leaves make it a charming border plant.’’ 
cultivation, 
Arrhenatherum bulbosum folia variegata. A pretty 
dwarf tufted Grass; leaves green and white; 6 to 8 inches. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Arundo Donax ((freat Reed). A magnificent variety, 
growing to a height of 20 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
— —Variegata. A _ beautiful variegated form. Foliage 
creamy-white and green; 8 to 10 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 
per doz. 
— Phragmites Aurea Variegata. A desirable varie- 
gated-leaved sort, especially suited for growing in low, wet 
ground; 4 to 5 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Dactylis Glomerata aurea elegantissima. A pretty 
dwarf grass, growing 6 to 8 inches high, with yellow and 
green variegated foliage. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Elymus Glaucus (Blue Lyme Grass). Ahandsome Grass, 
with narrow glaucous silvery foliage; well adapted for the 
border or the edge of beds containing taller sorts; 3 feet. 25 
cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Erianthus Ravenne (Plume Grass, or Hardy Pampas). 
Grows from 10 to 12 feet high, frequently throwing up from 
30 to 50 flower spikes. It closely resembles the Pampas 
Grass. 2) cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; clumps, 50 cts. each. 
Eulalia Gracillima Univittata (Japan Rush). Of graceful 
habit, with very narrow foliage; of a bright green color, with 
a silvery midrib. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; clumps, 50 cts. 
each. 
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Among 
Our native Uniola Latifolia does well under 
Eulalia Japonica Variegata. A very ornamental variety; 
long, narrow leaves, striped green, white and often pink or 
yellow. Flower stalks from 4 to 6 feet. 25 cts. each; $2 50 
per doz.; clumps, 50 cts. each. 
—— Zebrina (Zebra Grass). The long blades of this variety 
are marked with broad yellow bands across the leaf. It 
makes a very attractive specimen plant for the lawn, 28 cts. 
each; $2.50 per doz.; clumps, 50 cts. each. 
Festuca Glauca (Blue Fescue). A pretty dwarf tufted Grass, 
with glaucous foliage. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 
per 100. 
Gynerium Argenteum (Pampas Grass). One of the 
most effective. Its silvery plumes are produced on stems 8 to 
10 feet high. Well-established plants can remain in the open 
ground if protected. 25 cts. and 50 cts. each. 
Imperata Sacchariflora. A strong growing Grass, attaining 
a height of 4 to 5 feet, producing silvery white plumes during 
July and August. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Molina Coerulea. An elegant Grass for edging, not exceed- 
ing 6 inches in height, with pretty green and white variegated 
foliage. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Phalaris Arundinacea Variegata (Variegated Ribbon 
Grass, or Gardener's Garters). Large variegated toliege; 
an excellent Grass for bordering large beds, 10 cts. each; 
$1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 
Uniola Latifolia (Spike Grass). One of the finest of our na- 
tive Grasses, growing from 3 to 4 feet high, with very ornamen- 
tal, graceful, drooping panicles. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
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SWEET WILLIAMS AND DELPHENIUMS are two of the good old-fashioned hardy plants. See plates opposite pages 188 and 189. 
