88 



EVERT WOMAN HER OWN FLOWER GARDENER. 



Gynerium argenteum (Pampas grass), is truly the Queen of Orna- 

 mental Grasses." It must be seen to be appreciated. It is tender in the 

 northern States, but its roots can be kept in boxes in the cellar during 

 winter. 



Panicum capilaceum is hardy, and very rich in foliage of rosy hue. 



Pepragmites communis grows commonly along the banks of our 

 northern rivers, but it is beautiful, and deserves a place among its 

 foreign brethren. Its spikes of flowers are covered with long, white, 

 silky hairs. 



Stipa pennata (Feather grass), is very ornamental, the seeds vegetate 

 slowly, and should be started under glass. 



Trypsacum dactyloides is a very handsome and hardy grass. 

 Among the annual varieties I should select — 



Agrostis retrafracta, an extremely graceful species ; a great addition to 

 bouquets and vases. 



Agrostis Steveni, with beautiful, feathery panicles. 



Avena sterilis (Animated Oats), with large drooping spikes of flowers. * 



Briza maxima. (Quaking grass), very beautiful. 



Briza geniculata, dwarf habit ; very graceful. 



Chloris radiata, a curious variety ; very desirable. 



Chloris truncata, silvery plumes. 



Eleusine barcinonensis, a novelty with out-spreading plumes of 

 flowers; lovely for house culture. 



Hordeum jubatum (Squirrel-tail grass), lovely green and purplish 

 plumes. • 



Lagurus ovatus (Hare's-tail grass), very pleasing. 

 Panicum variegatum, one of the most graceful and ornamental plants 

 for baskets or vases. 



Paspalum elegans, white flower. i 



