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Bed of Ornamental Grasses at Pan-Americn Exposition, Buffalo, N. Y., 1901 



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 promi- 

 nent positions in nearly all of the public parks, etc. Our large display of these Grasses in a long, irregular-shaped border at the 

 Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo in 1901 attracted much attention, and we were awarded a Gold Medal for same. In con- 

 nection with the Hardy Grasses we wish to call attention to Pennisetum Rueppelianum, which formed the border of the above bed. 

 It is a most beautiful annual ornamental Grass, and on account of its slender, graceful habit is especially adapted for use in con- 

 nection with the hardy varieties. Description and price of Pennisetum will be found on page 141. 

 ArundO Donax {Great Reed). A magnificent variety, grow- 

 ing to a height of 15 feet, and forming dense clumps. 25 cts. 

 each ; $2.50 per doz. 



Variegata. A beautiful variegated form of the above. 



Foliage creamy-white and green; growing 6 to 8 feet high. 

 25 cts. each ; $2 50 per doz. 



— ilacrophylla Glauca {Giant Reed). A remarkably strong- 

 growing variety, attaining a height of 15 feet, with foliage 'Si 

 to 4 inches wide, much closer jointed than the type; the 

 leaves are of a dark glossy-green on the upper surface, and 

 of a glaucous color underneath. It forms denser and niore 

 majestic-looking plants than A. Donax. 50 cts. each. 



— Phragmites Aurea Variegata. A desirable variegated- 

 leaved sort, especially suited for growing in low, wet ground, 

 where it will attain a height of 4 to 5 feet. 35 cts. each. 



Elymus Glaucus {Blue Lyme Grass, or Wild Rye). A hand- 

 some Grass, with narrow glaucous silvery foliage; well 



adapted for planting in the border or on the edge of beds 



containing some of the taller sorts; 3 feet high. 15 cts. each ; 



$1.50 per doz. 

 ErianthUS Ravennai {Plume Grass, or Hardy Pampas). 



Grows from 9 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 com- 

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



with a silvery midrib. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz.; clumps, 



50 cts. each. 

 ■ — Japonica Variegata. A very graceful variety from Japan. 



Its long, narrow leaves are striped green, white and often 



pink or yellow. It throws up flower stalks from 4 to 6 feet 



in height; very ornamental. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 



clumps, 50 cts. each. 



— — Zebrina {Zebra Grass). The long blades of this va- 

 riety 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. 



Molinia Coerulea Variegata. A pretty dwarf-growing Grass, 

 with green and white variegated foliage, growing from 12 to 

 15 inches high. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Festuca Qlauca {Blue Fescue). A pretty tufted Grass, with 



glaucous foliage. 15 cts. each.; $1.50 per doz. 

 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. 25 cts. to 50 cts. each. 

 Phalaris Arundinacea Variegata ( Variegated Ribbon 



Grass, or Gardener' s Carters). Large variegated foliage ; 



an excellent Grass for bordering large beds. 10 cts. each; 



$100 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 

 Uniola Latifolia {Spike Grass). One of the best of our 



native Grasses, growing from 3 to 4 feet high, with large flat 



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



$1.50 per doz. 



BAMBOOS. 



These are being used more extensively each season. Whether 

 planted as single specimens or in clumps on the lawn, used in 

 sub-tropical gardening or grouped with ornamental Grasses, they 

 are always pleasing ; planted on the edges of ponds, in connec- 

 tion with aquatic gardening, they are of special value, giving a 

 graceful effect that cannot be obtained with any other class of 

 plants. All the varieties listed are hardy, having withstood the 

 past three severe winters with us without the least protection. 

 Aurea. A distinct and beautiful species ; grows 12 to 15 feet 



high, with straight yellowish stems and light green foliage. 



$1.00 each. 

 rietake. A handsome evergreen species; 6 to 10 feet high ; 



large deep green foliage. 50 cts. and $1.00 each. 

 Nigra {Black Bamboo). Height, 8 to 12 feet, stems green at 



first, but changing to ebony-black the second year. One of 



the most distinct and popular of all Bamboos. $1.00 each. 

 Simoni. Height, 10 to 20 feet, leaves 8 to 12 inches long, 



erect, slender growth, branches in dense clusters at the axils; 



permanent sheaths. 75 cts. each. 

 Viminalis. Height \\ to 2 feet, stems zigzag, dark green, 



sheaths purple, leaves 2 to 3 inches long, about an inch wide, 



ovate in outline; a distinct and unique variety. 75 cts. each. 

 Viride Glaucescens. One of the best ; very graceful ; stems 



yellow, foliage blue-green. $100 each. 



Set of 1 each of 6 Bamboos for $4.50. 



