ORNAMENTAL GRASSES. 



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Ornamental Grasses. 



ERIANTHUS 



RAVENNA. 



For ornamental purposes these grasses are strikingly original in effect and im- 

 part 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 outbuildings, fences, vacant lots, etc., or they are unex- 

 celled for planting singly. The clumps enlarge in size yearly, each season's growth 

 dying to the ground every Winter, but is supplanted by newer, denser and more 

 vigorous increase. In the Fall the grass may be cut and utilized for the Winter pro- 

 tection of tender plants and Roses. The plumes which these grasses produce are 

 large and beautiful, having a feathery appearance, and are useful for interior deco- 

 ration. 



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

 effect, and can be shipped by Express only. When ordering, please order as Express Clumps. 



Eulalias. 



Gracillima Univittata. — This grand variety of Eulalia forms exceedingly handsome clumps 4 to f 

 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 su- 

 perb ornamental plant. Price by 

 Mail, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. Ex- 

 press clumps, 40 cts. each ; 3 for$i. 



Japonica Zebrina. — This fine Or- 

 namental Grass is the finest of all 

 Eulalias for single lawn specimens 

 or clumping. It grows 4 to 7 feet 

 high, perfectly hardy, needs no pro- 

 tection during Winter and greatly 

 improves with age. The leaf-blades are deep green dis- 

 tinctly striped crosswise with large bars of pure white, as 

 shown in engraving. The artist has failed to dojustice to 

 this splendid variety in portraying the number of plumes ; 

 we had on our trial grounds, as late as November 1, thou- 

 sands of Japonica Zebrina with 50 to 100 plumes on sin- 

 gle clumps. All our plants are propagated from the root, 

 and hence more valuable than seedlings which do not 

 come tru-d. Price, by Mail, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. Ex- 

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

 Japonica Varieg-ata. — A standard old sort of distinc- 

 tive value ; blades are striped lengthwise in a handsome 

 manner, being a combination of creamy white in the cen- 

 tre with a broad margin of bright green. Plumes are 

 very beautiful. Price, by Mail, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 

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



Erianthus. 



Ravenna?.— 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. 



EULALIA JAPONICA ZEBRINA. 



SARACENIA PURPUREA. 



Saracenia 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 hardiest and best varieties and well adapted to general culture ; it likes 

 a damp, moist place, partially shaded, and is particularly suitable for rock- 

 eries 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 

 Pitchers — 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 gener- 

 ally 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 ; 6 for $z. 



