ORNAMENTAL GRASSES AND SARACENIA. 



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Ornamental Grasses. 



For ornamental purposes these grasses are strikingly original in effect and impart a 

 degree of tropical brilliance to the landscape. They are among the most available of 

 plants where quick growth and attractive verdure are required for hedges, particularly in 

 towns or villages where it is desired to obstruct the view of unsightly objects, such as out- 

 buildings, fences, vacant lots, etc., or they are unexcelled for planting singly. The clumps 

 enlarge in size yearly, each season's growth dying to the ground every Winter, but is sup- 

 planted by newer, denser and more vigorous increase. In the Fall the grass may be cut 

 and utilized for the Winter protection of tender plants and Roses. The plumes which these 

 grasses produce are large and beautiful, having a feathery appearance, and are useful for 

 interior decoration. 



NOTICE. — The Express Clumps priced below are extra large, being 4 to 5 years old. for immediate 

 effect, and can be shipped by EXPRESS ONL Y. When ordering, please order as EXPRESS CL UMPi 



Eulalia. 



Gracillima TJnivittata. — This grand variety of Eulalia forms exceedingly handsome clumps 4 to 5 



feet high, which are hardy in all parts 



of the country. The graceful narrow 



foliage is beautiful, shining green, with 



midrib of silvery white. We strongly 



recommend this superb ornamental 



plant. Price, by mail, 25 cts. each; 5 



for $1. Express clumps, 40 cts. each; 



3f°r$i. 



Japonica Zebrina. — This fine Orna- 

 mental Grass is the finest of all Eulalias 



for single lawn specimens or clumping. 



It grows 4 to 7 feet high, perfectly hardy, 



needs no protection during Winter and 



greatly improves with age. The leaf- 

 blades are deep green, distinctly striped crosswise with large 

 bars of pure white, as shown in engraving. The artist has 

 failed to do justice to this splendid variety in portraying the 

 number of plumes; we had on our trial grounds, as late as 

 November 1, thousands of Japonica Zebrina with 50 to 100 

 plumes on single clumps. All our plants are propagated 

 from the root, and hence more valuable than seedlings which 

 do not come true. Price, by mail, 25 cts. each ; 5 for $1. 

 Express clumps, 40 cts. each ; 3 for $1. 



Japonica Variegata. — A standard old sort of distinc- 

 tive value; blades are striped lengthwise in a handsome man- 

 ner, being a combination of creamy white in the centre with 

 a broad margin of bright green. Plumes are very beautiful. 

 Price, by mail, 25 cts. each ; 5 for $1. Express clumps, 40 

 cts. each ; 3 for $1. 



ER1ANTHUS 

 RAVENNA. 



Erianthus, 



Ravennse. — An entirely hardy reed-like Ornamental 

 Grass, throwing up 30 to 40 fine erect flower stalks 8 to 10 

 feet high the first season. The plumes are soft gray in color 

 and highly valued as parlor ornaments; very effective as 

 lawn plants. Price, by mail, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 

 Express clumps, 35 cts. each ; 4 for $1.25. 



Special Offer. — We will send by mail postpaid one 

 each of the four grand Ornamental Grasses described 

 above for 75 cts.; one extra-large clump each of the above 

 by Express Only, for $1.25. 



SARACENIA PURPUREA. 



EULALIA JAPONICA ZEBRINA. 



Saracen ia Purpurea. 



The Pitcher Plant. 



We have all heard of the wonderful Pitcher plant, whose pretty pitchers 

 always contain water, even in the driest weather. This is one of the hardi- 

 est and best varieties and well adapted to general culture ; it likes a damp, 

 moist place, partially shaded, and is particularly suitable for rockeries and 

 shady damp places in beds or borders; it also does well in pots for house 

 culture, and is a never-ending source of interest and curiosity. The Pitch- 

 ers — which are also the leaves — are from 8 inches to 1 foot long, and are 

 deep red, or green and red deeply veined and variegated ; they generally 

 contain more or less water, which is thus stored up for the use of the plant, 

 and when filled each one will contain a good-sized teacupful of water. 

 Each Pitcher has a large, well-defined and handsomely shaped spout. The 

 flowers of this variety are quite large, and deep purple in color. The 

 plant is evergreen and quite hardy, but should have a covering of leaves 

 or light garden litter during Winter. Price, 20 cts. each ; $2 per doz. 



