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GENTIANA 



Hardy Ornamental Grasses 



The ornamental grasses can be used with telling effect, either as individual 



specimens in the border or on the lawn; large beds or borders planted entirely 



to the different varieties are attractive: they can also be used to advantage 



interspersed in the shrubbery border or when planted in clumps on the margin 



of ponds or lakes. 



Arundo Donax Variegata {Great Reed) . Grows from 8 to 10 feet high, with 

 heavy dark green foliage variegated with white, a most effective foliage 

 plant either as a single specimen or massed with other grasses. SO cts. each; 

 $5.00 per doz. 



Elymus Glaucus {Blue Lyme Grass). A handsome Grass, with narrow 

 glaucous silvery foliage; well adapted for the border or the edge of beds 

 containing taller sorts; 2 feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Eulalia Gracillima Univittata {Japan Rush). Of graceful habit, with 

 narrow foliage; of a bright green color, with a silvery midrib; 6 to 7 feet. 

 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Eulalia Japonica Variegata. Very ornamental; long, narrow leaves, 

 striped green, white and often pink or yellow. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Eulalia Japonica 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; 6 to 7 feet. 35 cts. each; 

 $3.50 per doz. 



Pennisetum Japonicum {Hardy founlain Grass). This variety grows 

 about 4 feet high, foliage narrow, of a bright green, while the cylindrical 

 flower heads are tinged with bronze purple; one of the most valuable 

 hardy grasses. 25 cts. each; $2 50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Phalaris Arundinacea Variegata (Varies^ated Ribbon Grass or Gardener's 

 Garters). Large variegated foliage; an e.xcellent grass for bordering 

 large beds; 12 to 15 inches. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Andrewsi {Blue Gentian). This is our native species, flowers 

 beautiful deep blue, August and September; grows about 2 ft. 

 high and requires rich moist soil. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



GERANIUM (Crane's Bill) 



Sanguineum. A desirable plant; with pretty cut foliage and 

 bright crimson flowers; blooms the entire season; 18 inches. 

 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



COLLECTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS 



We offer customers who are not acquainted 

 with the different sorts, collections all in good, 

 strong roots, which when once planted will, 

 with little care, keep the garden gay with flowers 

 from the time frost leaves the ground until 

 late in autumn. See page 167. 



GEUM (Avens) 



Pretty border plants, growing about 15 inches high, and producing 

 showy, bright-colored flowers from May to July. 

 Atrococcineum fl. pl. Brilliant scarlet double flowers. 

 Heldreichi. Rich orange colored flowers; very free. 

 Mrs. Bradshaw. Large double brilliant scarlet. 



30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



GILLENIA (Bowman's Root) 



Trifoliata. A strong growing perennial; admirable for the border or for 

 use in connection with shrubs, with handsome trifoliate foliage and numer- 

 ous white flowers tinged with pink; July; 3 feet. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per 

 doz. 



GYPSOPHILA (Baby's Breath) 



The Gysophilas 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 July and August 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 Plena. A beautiful double flowering form; the flowers 

 are not only larger but of a purer white; these may be cut and dried, retain- 

 ing their beauty for many months; a valuable subject for the hardy bor 

 der. SO cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



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

 white flowers in July and August. 



Price, Except where noted. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



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