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HARDY nmmi. plants 



Gaillardia Grandiflora 



ORNAMENTAI^ GRASSES 



Arrhenatherum bulbosum variegatum. A pretty dwarf tufted 



grass; leaves green and white, 

 Elymus Qiaucus (,Blue Lyme Grass). A handsome grass, with nar- 

 row glaucous silvery foliage. 

 Erianthus Ravennse (Plume Grass or Hardy Pampas). Grows from 



10 to 12 feet high. It closely resembles the Pampas Grass. 

 Eulalia Qracillima Univittata {Japan Rush). Of graceful habit, 



with very narrow foliage; 6 to 7 feet. 

 Eulalia Japonlca. Has long narrow; graceful green foliage, and when 



in flower the attractive plumes are 6 to 7 feet high. 

 Eulalia Japonica Variegata. Very ornamental, long narrow leaves, 



striped green, white and often pink or yellow. 

 Eulalia Japonica Zebrina (Zebra Grass). The long blades of this 



variety are marked with broad yellow bands across the leaf. It makes 



a very attractive specimen plant for the lawn; 6 to 7 feet. 

 Eulalia Japonica Zebrina Stricta. A more erect growing form of 



the Zebra Grass. 

 Festuca Glauca (Blue Fescue). A pretty dwarf tufted Grass, with 



glaucous foliage; 8 to 10 inches. 



Pennisetum Japonicum (Hardy Fountain Grass). This variety 

 grows al)out 4 feet high, foliage narrow, of a bright green, while the 

 cylindrical flower heads, carried well above the foliage, are tinged with 

 bronze purple, one of the most valuable hardy grasses. 



Phalaris Arundinacea Variegata ( Turiegated Ribbon Grass or 

 Gardener's Garters). 20 cts. each; §2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



Uniola Latifolia (Spike Grass). One of the finest of our native grasses. 

 Price, except where noted, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower) 



Grandiflora. One of the showiest and most effective hardy 

 plants, growing about two feet high; beginning to flower in 

 June, they continue one mass of bloom the entire season 

 The large flowers are of gorgeous coloring. The centre is dark 

 red-brown, while the petals are variously marked with rings 

 of brilliant scarlet- crimson, orange and vermilion. Excellent 

 for cutting. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



GEXTIA]VA 



Andrews! (Blue Gentian). A pretty native species, 



growing about 2 feet high; flowers fine blue; in August. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Scabra. A Japanese species, which comes into flower in 



October and continues well into November, a season when 



there are few outdoor flowers. 50 cts each. 



GERANIUM (Crane'. Bill) 



Qrandiflorum. Pale lilac-blue flowers; 1 foot. 

 Platypetalum. Large rosy-purple flowers in June; IJ 



feet. 

 Sanguineum. A desirable plant with pretty cut foliage 



and bright crimson flowers, blooms the entire season; 18 



inches. 

 ■ — Album. Pure white variety of above. 



20 CIS. each; $2.00 per doz. Set of 4 sorts, 75 cts. 



GIEL.ENIA (Bowman's Root) 



Trifoliata. A strong growing perennial; admirable for the 

 border or for use in connection with shrubs, with hand- 

 some tritoliats foliage and numerous white flowers, tinged 

 with pink; July; 3 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



GYPSOPHIEA (Baby's Breath) 

 Cerastiodes. A most useful variety for the rockery, growing 

 but 3 inches high, and producing from June to August small 

 white flowers marked with pink. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Paniculata. A beautiful old-fashioned plant, possessing a 

 grace not found in any other perennial. It forms a symmetri- 

 cal mass 2 to 3 feet in height, and as much through, of minute 

 pure white flowers, having a beautiful gauze-like appearance. 

 For cutting purposes it is exquisite. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per 

 doe.; $10.00 per li'O. 

 Paniculata Fl. PI. A new double-flowering form of the above 

 (Ready in November). 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



PLANS OF HARDY BORDERS 



These are shown together with list of suitable plants 

 in our Special Catalogue of Hardy Plants. Copies free 

 on request. 



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