MISS MARY E. MARTIN, FLORAL PARK, NEW YORK. 



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PURPLE FEATHER SRflSS. 



Pennisetum Ruppelianum. 

 An annual which produces plumes by Midsummer. 



This is undoubtedly one of tlie most ornamental decoiative 

 grasses over introduced, and will be found as useful for room, 

 hall or table decoration as many a i)alm, while having the 

 advantage of rapid and vigorous growth,* and being easier to 

 manage. 



Its graceful, narrow curving leaves, produced by the hundreds 

 in succession, arc overtop] )cd l)y most elegant 'puri)le feather 

 l)lumes a foot long, which by themselves are quite ornamental 

 as vase decorations and can also be used for dry grass bouquets. 



Sown as late as March, it makes a bold ]ilant, unlike any 

 other in the garden, always a feature of attraction. ]f grown in 

 pots, no one could wish for anything more graceful. This novelty 

 has been greatly admired wherever shown. Pkt., 8c. 



NEW ORNAMENTAL 



COTTON. 



PURPLE FEATHER GRASS 



mg. The foliage of this plant is very beautiful and striking 



Mosaic Leaved, Green, Yellow and White and Red 

 Foliage (see cut). 



This cotton makes a very beautiful decorative plant, when 

 growing, and for cutting in the fall for house use as an everla.st- 



Some leaves are green, white, yellow and red. Large 

 yellow flowers, followed by large pod's bursting with snow white cotton. A very beautiful plant and showy flowers. 

 The ix)ds make beautiful Christmas ornaments. Grows readily from seed. Pkt., 5c. 



ORNAMENTAL GRASSES. 

 MIXED. 



These Grasses, if cut before they are entirely ripe, will be found 

 useful in the formation of Avinter bouquets, in connection with the 

 Everlastings. More than 10 of the very finest sorts are included in 

 this mixture. Such as Agrostis, Avena, Briza, Bromus, Squirrel 

 'Tail, Love Grass, etc., making most lovely bouquets and for vases. 



Large Pkt., 5c. 



EVERLASTING OR ETERNAL 

 FLOWERS. 



Indispensable for winter and Christmas decorations— cut before 

 entirelv ripe, and hang hea.ds doAvnward in a cool, dark place. This 

 collection contains Acroclinium, Ammobium, Gomphrara, Heli- 

 chrysum, Rhodanthe and Xeranthemum, all the finest varieties, 

 mixed. 



Large Pkt., 6c. 



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LAWN 



ORNAMENTAL COTTON. 



" CENTRAL PARK 



GRASS SEED. 



No seed ever sown can surpass this well-tried mixture. The seed 

 is selected and mixed to get the quickest, greenest, and thickest 

 sod possible. I put plentv of perennial grasses in this to stand for 

 years and through the longest droughts. A deep velvety green is 

 soon obtained bv sowing this seed. 



Price of "Central Park" Mixture. Qt., 25c.; 2 qts., ftOc; y^ 

 bush., $1.15; bush. (U lbs.), $2.75. A quart will sow 300 square 

 feet. Quart price includes postage. 



