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GAILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA. 



Gaillardias are among the showiest and most effective 

 of hardy perennial plants ; beginning to flower in June, they 

 continue one mass of bloom the entire season ; they will 

 thrive in almost any position or in any soil, but respond freely 

 to liberal feeding ; being perfectly hardy they require abso- 

 lutely no protection, taking care of themselves. The flowers 

 are large, from 2\ to oi inches in diameter ; they are pro- 

 duced on long stems, and are excellent for cutting, and of the 

 most gorgeous coloring. The centre is dark red brown, 

 while the petals are variously marked with rings of brilliant 

 scarlet crimson, orange and vermilion, and often a combina- 

 tion of all these colors in one flower. 



Strong clumps for immediate effect 15 cts. each ; $1.50 

 perdoz.; §10.00 per 100. Strong young plants, which will 

 flower freely this Summer, 10 cts. each ; §1.00 per doz.' 

 $S.00 per 100. 



Qlechoma ( Nepeta ) Variegata. ( Variegated Groundsel or Ground Ivy. ) 

 A most useful variegated creeper for growing over banks and stones in the 

 rockery. 10 cts. each ; §1.00 per doz. 



Hardy Ornamental Grasses. 



For single specimens, beds or groups on the lawn, nothing gives a finer 

 effect than these ; they are now largely used in prominent positions in many of 

 the public parks, etc. 



Arundo Donax. A magnificent Hardy Grass, growing to a height of >5 feet, and forming dense 

 clumps. (See cut.) 25 cts. to $1.00 each. 



— Donax Variegata. A beautiful variegated form of the above. Foliage creamy white and 

 green ; growing 6 to 8 feet high. 25 cts. each. 



Festuca QIauca. A pretty tufted Grass with glaucous foliage. 15 cts. each ; $1 .50 per doz. 



Erianthus Ravennae. A hardy Ornamental Grass, which grows from 9 to 12 feet high, frequently 

 throwing up from 30 to 50 flower spikes. It resembles the Pampas Grass, but bloom> more 

 abundantly. 25 cts. each ; clumps 50 cts. each. 

 Euialia Gracillima Univittata. This is a grand addition of 



GAILLARDIA GR ANDIKLORA. 



of a bright green 

 each ; §2.50 per 



compact habit, with very narrow foliage, 

 color with a silvery white mid-rib. 25 cts 

 doz.; clumps 50 cts. each. 



Euialia Japonica Variegata. A very graceful, tall, orna- 

 mental Grass from Japan. Its long, narrow leaf-blades are 

 striped green, white and often pink or yellow. It throws up 

 stalks from 4 to rj feet in height, terminated with a cluster of 

 flower spikes. 25 cts. each ; §2.50 per doz. ; clumps 50 cts. each 



Euialia Japonica Zebrina. This variety resembles Japonica 

 in hardiness, growth and bloom. The long blades are marked 

 with broad, yellow bands across the leaf. It makes a very 

 attractive specimen plant for the lawn. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 

 per doz. ; clumps 50 cts. each. 



Phalaris Arundinacea Variegata ( Variegated Ribbon 

 Grass). Large variegated foliage; an excellent grass for 

 bordering large beds. 10 cts. each; §1.00 perdoz.; §6.00 per 

 100. 



Pampas Grass. (Gynerium Argenteum. ) One of the most 

 effective of the Ornamental Grasses. Its silvery plumes are 

 produced on stems 8 to 10 feet high. Well-established plants 

 can remain in the open ground if protected. 25 to 50 cts. 

 each. Extra strong clumps §1.00 each. 



Uniola Latifolia. One of the best of our native Perennial 

 Grasses, growing from :] to 4 feet high, with large flat flower 

 heads in graceful drooping panicles. 15 cts. each ; §1.50 per 

 doz. 



Bambusa Metake. (Japanese Bamboo. ) A perfectly hardy 

 variety of dwarf habit, attaining a height of not over'5 to 6 

 feet. The foliage is of a rich dark green, and is retained on 

 the plant in a fresh condition almost the entire Winter. It 

 makes a most desirable addition to the border in connection 

 with shrubbery, or as an individual specimen for the lawn. 

 50 cts. each; §5-00 per doz. Extra strong plants, §1.00 

 each. 



We have also a large collection of other Bamboos 

 which will be furnished on application. 



list of 



Arundo Donax. 



