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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. 
species for the central position. 
well throughout the summer - months. 
Arundo. 
ordinary conditions. 
with manure and an abundant supply of water. 
A less hardy form has variegated leaves growing 8 to 10 feet in height. 
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 
It keeps its color 
The Hardy Pampas (Erianthus Ravennz) comes next in height to the green-leaved 
It is not far behind the gorgeous Pampas (Gynerium) when in bloom. 
It attains a height of 10 to 12 feet under 
All of the Grasses, but especially the Arundo and Erianthus, do best when given a heavy soil, enriched 
Eulalia Japonica Variegata and Zebrina are probably the handsomest of 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. 
Festuca Glauca has no equal. 
Arrhenatherum bulbosum 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). 
ing 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 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. 25 
cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Erianthus Ravenne (Plume Grass or Hardy Pampas). 
Grows from 10 to 12 feet high, frequeatly 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 (Japun Rush). Of grace- 
ful habit, with very narrow foliage; of a bright green color, 
with a silvery midrib; 6 to7 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 
doz; clumps, 50 cts. each. 
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. 
A magnificent variety grow- 
Among the small-growing kinds, 
for a dwarf tufted border, 
Eulalia Japonica Zebrina Stricta. A move erect-growing 
form of the Zebra Grass, with the transverse variegation of 
green and yellow appearing more pronounced; 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). 
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. 
One of the 
Pennisetum Japonicum (Hardy Fountain Grass). This 
variety grows about 4 feet high, foliage narrow, of a bright 
green, while the cylindrical flower heads, carried well above 
the foliage, are tinged with bronze purple, one of the most 
valuable hardy grasses. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $12.00 
per 100. 
Phalaris Arundinacea Variegata ( Variegated Ribbon 
Grass, or Gardener's Garters). Large variegated foli- 
age; an excellent grass for bordering large beds; 12 to 15 
inches. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
Uniola Latifolia (Spike Grass). One of the finest of our 
native Grasses; 3 to 4 feet high, with very ornamental flat 
heads in graceful drooping panicles. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 
doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
PLANS OF HARDY BORDERS is shown in our Special Catalogue of Hardy Plants. 
Copies free on application 
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