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Paxici'lata Fl. Pl. 



GYPSOPHILrA (Baby's Breath). 



The Gypsophilas will thrive in any soil in a sunny position, and on 



account of their gracefully arranged large panicles of minute flowers should 



be in every garden. 



Cerastioides. A fine variety for the rockery, growing but 3 inches high, 

 and producing from June to August small white flowers marked with pink. 



Paniculata. A beautiful old-fashioned plant, possessing a grace not found 

 in any other perennial. When in bloom during August and September 

 it forms a symmetrical mass 2 to 3 feet in height, and as much through, 

 of minute pure white flowers, forming a beautiful gauze-like appearance. 

 When cut it is exquisite in combination with other flowers. 



Paniculata Flore P\ena( Double- flowering Baby's Breath). This 

 valuable recent introduction is already a firm favorite with many of the 

 leading professional floral decorators, who quickly recognized its value 

 for use with other cut flowers. The pretty little double rosette-like 

 flowers are produced through the summer in large branching panicles 2 to 3 

 feet high, and are not only valuable for cutting for immediate use, but 

 can be cut and dried, retaining their beauty for months, and in addition 

 to its great value for cutting it is a most desirable plant in any hardy- 

 border. 25 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Repens. An elegant trailing plant for the rockery, with clouds of smaltl 

 white flowers in July and August. 



Price. Any of the above, except where noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



HARDY BAMBOOS (Bambusa). 



Mr. George W. Oliver, of Washington, the well-known expert, has 

 written the following for this hook: 



"All the Hardy Bamboos grow best where the soil is rich, moist and 

 well drained. They do not thrive in stiff, hard clay. 



" During the summer months it is advisable to mulch small or newly 

 planted specimens until well established with a mixture of leaves, moss and 

 manure. The mulch should not be removed, but rather added on the ad- 

 vent of cold weather, and with species which have been untried in any 

 locality they should get protection over the crowns in winter, because, while 

 well-established plants might prove perfectly hardy, those which are in the 

 process of becoming established are more likely to succumb to freezing 

 weather. During the growing period the plants should receive an abun- 

 dance of water. 



" Bamboos require a sheltered position — that is, a place in which the 

 soft, tender shoots will not be whipped about by the wind. 



"They stand out most strikingly with a background of almost any of 

 our native trees, with the possible exception of the willow, the leaves of 

 which are too similar in outline to give a striking contrast. Nothing 

 is more effective than a clump of Bamboos on the borders of ponds, lakes, 

 or on the banks of streams, especially where there is rising land beyond." 

 Aurea. A distinct and beautiful species; grows 15 to 20 feet high, with 



straight yellowish stems and light green foliage. (See cut.) $1.00 each. 

 Auricoma. A dwarf golden variegated variety, which is very ornamental; 



grows about 3 feet high. $1.00 each. 

 Fortueni Variegata. A handsome dwarf evergreen variety, with green 



and white variegated foliage; grows about 18 inches high, and makes an 



elegant subject for the rockery. 50 cts. each. 

 Henonis. A graceful species, with shiny green foliage, of dense growth 



and much branched yellowish-green stems; 10 to 15 feet. $1.00 each. 

 Metake. A handsome evergreen species; 6 to 10 feet high; large, deep 



green foliage. $1.00 each. 

 Simoni. Height, 15 to 20 feet; leaves 8 to 12 inches long; erect, slender 



growth, branches in dense clusters. 75 cts. each. 

 Viminalis. A dwarf sort, ] i to 2 feet high, stems zigzag, dark green, 



sheaths purple, leaves 2 to 3 inches long, about an inch wide, ovate in 



outline. 75 cts. each. 



One plant each of the 7 Bamboos, an interesting collection, for $5.00. 



Bambusa Aurka. 



If you need flowers to cut do not overlook tlie Double Gypsophila offered on this page. 



