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Hardy Ornamental Grasses 



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. The Eulalias, planted singly on lawns where 

 the soil is deep and rich, take care of themselves, and grow rapidly 

 into large specimens. 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. The 

 tallest of the Grasses is the Giant Reed (Arundo Donax). A small 

 plant will soon establish itself and grow from 12 to 20 feet in height. 

 In large, round beds this is the best of all the species for the central 

 position. A less hardy form has variegated leaves growing 8 to 10 

 feet in height. It keeps its color well throughout the summer months. 

 'I he Hardy Pampas (Erianthus Ravenuae) comes next in height to the 

 green-leaved Arundo. It is not far behind the gorgeous Pampas 

 (Gynerium) when in bloom. It attains a height of 10 to 12 feet under 

 ordinary conditions. All of the Grasses, but especially the Arundo 

 and Erianthus, do best when given a heavy soil, enriched with manure 

 and an abundant supply of water. Eulalia Japonica Variegata and 

 Zebrina are probably the handsomest of the variegated Grasses, grow- 

 ing 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. Among the small-growing kinds, for a dwarf tufted bor- 

 der, Festuca Glauca has no equal. 



Arrhenatherum bulbosutn variegatum. A pretty dwarf tufted 

 Grass; leaves green and white; 6 to 8 inches. 25 cts. each; $2.50 

 per doz. 

 Arundo Donax ( Great Reed). A magnificent variety, growing to 

 a height of 20 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Variegata. A beautiful variegated form. Foliage white 



and green; 8 to 10 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Elymus Qlaucus {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 ft. 25 

 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Erianthus Ravenna? (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. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; clumps, 50 cts. each. 

 Eulalia Gracillima Univittata (Japan Rush). Of grace- 

 ful habit, with very narrow foliage; of a bright green color, 

 with a silvery midrib; 6 to 7 feet. 25 cts.; each; $2.50 

 per doz.; clumps, 50 cts. each. 



Pennisetum Japonicum (Hardy Fountain Grass) 



Eulalia Japonica Zebrina 



Eulalia Japonica. Has long narrow, graceful green foliage, 

 and when in flower the attractive plumes are 6 to 7 feet high. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; clumps, 50 cts. each. 

 Eulalia Japonica Variegata. Very ornamental; long, nar- 

 row leaves, striped green, white and often pink or yellow. 25 

 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; clumps, 50 cts. each. 

 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. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 

 clumps, 50 cts. each. 



Eulalia Japonica Zebrina Stricta. A more erect- 

 growing form of the Zebra Grass, with the transverse 

 variegation of green and yellow appearing more pro- 

 nounced; a desirable addition; 6 to 7 feet. 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz. ; clumps, 50 cts. each. 

 Festuca Glauca (Blue Fescue). A pretty dwarf tufted 

 Grass, with glaucous foliage; 8 to 10 inches. 25 cts. 

 each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 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. 50 cts. each. 

 Specimen plants, $1.00 each. 

 Molina Ccerulea. An elegant Grass for edging, not 

 exceeding 6 inches in height, with pretty green and 

 white variegated foliage. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



Pennisetum Japonicum (Hardy Fountain Grass). 

 This variety grows about 4 feet high; foliage narrow, of 

 a bright green, while the cylindrical flower heads, car- 

 ried well above the foliage, are tinged with bronze-pur- 

 ple, one of the most valuable hardy grasses. 15 cts. 

 each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Phalaris Arundinacea Variegata ( Variegated Rib- 

 bon Grass, or Gardener's Garters). Large varie- 

 gated foliage; an excellent grass for bordering large 

 beds; 12 to 15 inches. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; 

 $10.00 per 100. 



Uniola Latifolia (Spike Grass). One of the finest of 

 our na'ive Grasses, 3 to 4 feet high, with very ornamental 

 flat heads in graceful drooping panicles. 15 cts, each; 

 $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



The article on the making and care of a Hardy Border on pages 195 and 196 should be of assistance to th e beginner 



