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HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS- |[{]] 181 
An Errective Bep of ORNAMENTAL GRASSES 
Hardy Ornamental Grasses 
The ornamental grasses can be used with telling effect in borders, large beds, or by the margin of ponds and lakes. 
often used with small shrubs and medium-sized trees in wide borders. 
deep and rich, take care of themselves, and grow rapidly into large specimens. 
They are 
The Eulalias, planted singly on lawns where the soil is 
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). 
feet in height. 
leaves growing 8 to 10 feet in height. 
Ravennz) comes next in height to the green-leaved Arundo, 
bloom. 
In large, round beds this is the best of all the species for the central position. 
It keeps its color well throughout the summer months. 
It is not far behind the gorgeous Pampas (Gynerium) when in 
It attains a height of 10 to 12 feet under ordinary conditions. 
thus, do best when given a heavy soil, enriched with manure and an abundant supply of water. 
A small plant will soon establish itself and grow from 12 to 20 
A less hardy form has variegated 
The hardy Pampas (Frianthus 
All of the Grasses, but especially the Arundo and Erian- 
Eulalia Japonica Variegata 
and Zebrina are probably the handsomest of the variegated Grasses, growing 6 feet high, and as much in diameter; the variety B. 
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 border, Festuca Glauca has no equal. 
Arrhenatherum bulbosum variegatum. A pretty dwarf 
tufted Grass; leaves green and white; 6 to 8 inches. 28 cts. 
each; $2.50 per doz. 
Arundo Donax (Great Reed). A magnificent variety grow- 
ing to a height of 20 feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
— — Variegata. A beautiful variegated form. Foliage white 
and green; 8 to 10 feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 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. 35 
cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Erianthus Ravennez (Piwme 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. 
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 pronounced; a desirable 
addition; 6 to 7 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; clumps, 
50 cts. each. 
Festuca Glauca (Blue Fescue). 
Grass, with glaucous foliage; 8 to 10 inches. 
$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. 75 cts. each. 
A pretty dwarf tufted 
25 cts. 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.; $15.00 
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. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. ; $15.00 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.; $15.00 per 100. 
