^8 J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. 



HARDY ORNAMENTAL GRASSES. 



The roots of all. except those of the Festuca and Phalaris. are too large to be sent by mail. 



ARUNDO. i^^^^ 



Donax. Gueat Reed.— A superb stately reed re- 

 sembling Bamboo in its size and beauty. It is gen- 

 erally hardy and, in a favorable season and on rich 

 moist soil, will grow to twelve or fifteen feet in 

 height. Especially valuable for ornamental planting 

 by lakes and ponds. 



Donax variegata.— A variety of the above with 

 leaves distincliy and prettily variegated with creamy 

 white. Grows 6 to 8 feet. 

 Each 20c; doz. .$2.00. 



FESTUCA GLAUCA. ^ia r r escue. 



A l)eautiful dwarf variety growing in tufts of hair 

 like stems of cheerful steel-blue color. Superb for 

 edging. Each 12c; doz. $1.25; 100, $8.00 



Well nigh indispensable in the ornamental plant- 

 ing of grounds and when properly employed, the ef 

 fects produced are very pleasing. They may be 

 planted in masses or as single specimens upon the 

 lawn, in the border or among the shrubbery. They 

 are so graceful and ornamental chat many nooks and 

 corners, otherwise unsightly, may be rendered in- 

 teresting and attractive by them. 



Gracillima univitata. Japan Ritsh.— A very grace- 

 ful and airy, tall-growing grass; very narrow foli- 

 age, beautiful deep green with silvery-white midrib. 



Japonica.— Five to six feet with broad deep green 

 leaves which curve gracefully downward. Jn au- 

 tumn, each of the many tall stems is surmounted 

 with a large feathery tuft or plume, which is at 

 tractive upon the plant and useful for winter bou- 

 quets. 



Japonica variegata. (4 to 5 ft).— A form of the 

 above having leaves distinctly striped with whit« 

 and more or less tinted w^ith pink and yellow. Very 

 ornamental and valuable. 



Japonica Zehrina. Zebra Grass. (4 to 5 ft.) — A 

 curious, variegated form, having broad bands of light 

 yellow across the light green leaves at regular inter 

 vals. Handsome as a specimen and valuable for 

 grouping. 



Each 1.5c: doz. $1..">0; Clumps, each 3."ic; doz. $3.50. 



PHALARIS ARUNDINACEA PICTA. 



Ribbon Grass. 



Gardener's Garter. 



Exceedingly effective 

 and indispensable in orn- 

 amental planting. The 

 foliage is very abundant, 

 deep green, beautifully 

 variegated with pure 

 white in longitudinal 

 stripes, presenting a very 

 charming appearance. It 

 should be largely plant- 

 ed. Especially useful fot 

 edging and as a border 

 for flower beds; particu- 



, larly large groupings of 

 Canuas and similar 

 plants. Each 10c; doz. 

 $1.00; 100, $5.00. 



This is not the Garden of ImIcu l)ut about as close 

 an approach to it as one may hope to get upon this 

 mundane sphere. Note the expression of content- 

 ment upon the face of this boy of seventy-five sum- 

 mers in the foreground; surrounded, as he is, with 

 myriads of Hardy Perennial Flowers and pure, 

 sweet perfume laden air. 



He writes that most of the flowers are from plants 

 sent him from the Monmouth Nursery, adding. "I 

 have passed the age of 75 years and I still like 

 flowers very much. To put you in good humor I 

 enclose a card of the young man in his flower garden." 



We would like to give the name and address of 

 this happy child of nature, but are requested not 

 to do so. Moral: Plant Hardy Perennials and be 

 happy too. 



