J.T.LOVETT, LITTLE JILVEP^, N.J. 



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Hardy Ornamental Grasses 



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



ARUNDO. 



Reed. 



DONAX. Great Reed. — A superb stately reed resemb- 

 ling Bamboo in its size and beauty. It is generally 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 distinctly and prettily variegated with creamy 

 white. Grows 6 to 8 feet. 



Each, 20c; doz., $2.00. 



ERIANTHUS RAVENNAE. 



IL-^RDY P.\MP.\s OR Plume Grass. 

 Resembles very much the beautiful exotic Pampas 

 Grass. It grows to great height, 9 to 12 feet, and throws 

 up vast numbers of reed-like stems, each of which is sur- 

 mounted with large, 

 doz., $2.50. 



wavy silvery plumes. Each, 25c : 



Well nigh indispensable in the ornamental planting of 

 grounds and when properly employed, the effects pro- 

 duced 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 orna- 

 mental that many nooks and corners, otherwise unsightly, 

 may be rendered interesting and attractive by them. 



GRACILLIMA. Japan Rush. — A very graceful and 

 airy, tall growing grass ; very narrow foliage, beautiful 

 deep green with silvery-white midrib. 



JAPONICA. — Five to six feet with broad deep green 

 leaves which curve gracefully downward. In autumn, 

 each of the many tall stems is surmounted with a large 

 feathery tuft or plume, which is attractive upon the plant 

 and useful for winter bouquets. 



JAPONICA VARIEGATA. (4 to 5 feet.)— A form of 

 the above having leaves distinctly striped with white and 

 more or less tinted with pink and yellow. Very orna- 

 mental and valuable. 



JAPONICA ZEBRINA. Zebra Grass. (4 to 5 feet.)— 



A curious, variegated form, having broad bands of light 

 yellow across the light green leaves at regular intervals. 

 Handsome as a specimen and valuable for grouping. 

 Each, 15c; doz., $1.50. Clumps, each, 35c; doz., $3.50. 



FESTUCA GLAUCA. 



Blue Fescue. 



An exquisitely lovely grass for edging. Its silky, 

 hair-like leaves are bright silvery blue and are produced 

 in dense tufts. It is of dwarf habit, growing but 5 or 6 

 inches high. Clumps, each, 15c; doz., $1.50. From pots, 

 (strong plants), each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $6.00. 



PHALARIS ARUNDINACEA PICTA. 



Ribbon Grass. Gardener's Garter. 



Exceedingly effective and 

 indispensable in ornamental 

 planting. The foliage is very 

 abundant, deep green, beau- 

 tifully variegated with pure 

 white in longitudinal stripes, 

 presenting a very charming 

 appearance. It should be 

 largely planted. Especially 

 useful for edging and as a 

 border for flower beds ; par- 

 ticularly large groupings of 

 Cannas and similar plants. 

 Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, 

 $6.00. 



HARDY VIOLETS. 



Viola. 



English Violets. 



HARDY ENGLISH VIOLETS.— Sometimes called 

 Double Russian Violets. The popular double, hardy 

 variety. Very double dark purple and exceedingly fra- 

 grant flowers. (See cut.) 



CORNUTA. Alpine or Horned ^'IOLET. (6 inches.) — 

 The plants form low, dense tufts of dark green, glossy 

 foliage and throw up numerous single, light blue fragrant 

 flowers from May until September. 



CORNUTA ALBA. — A variety of the above with white 

 flowers. 



Clumps, each, 15c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00. 



From 214 inch pots, each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $6.00. 



Middlesex Co., Conn., April 29, 190S. 

 Goods ordered from you (Xo. 4986) were received yesterday in good order. Thanking vou for your prompt at- 

 tention. ' E. G. CAMP. 



Bristol Co., Mass., March 29, 1908. 

 All stock ever received from you has been satisfactory. I wish all dealers were as fair in treatment of patrons 

 as you have been. C. W. KING. 



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