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Gypsophila Paniculata Fl. Pl. 



Hardy Ornamental Grasses 



The ornamental Grasses can be used with telling effect, either as 

 individual specimens in the border or on the lawn; large beds or 

 borders planted entirely to the different varieties are attractive; 

 they can also be used to advantage interspersed in the shrubbery 

 border or planted in clumps on the margin of ponds or lakes. 

 Arrhenatherum bulbosum variegatum. Forms a dense 



tuft 6 to 8 inches high with prettily variegated green and white 



leaves; a splendid edging plant. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Arundo Donax (Great Reed). A magnificent variety, growing to a height 



of 20 feet. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



— — Variegata. A beautiful variegated form, foliage white and green; 

 8 to 10 feet. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Elymus Glaucus (Blue Lyme Grass). A handsome Grass, with narrow 

 glaucous silvery foliage; well adapted for the border or the edge of beds 

 containing taller sorts; 2 feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Eulalia Gracillima Univittata (Japan Rush). Of graceful habit, with 

 narrow foliage; of a bright green color, with a silvery midrib; 6 to 7 feet. 

 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



— Japonica Variegata. Very ornamental; long narrow leaves, striped 

 green, white and often pink or yellow; 6 to 7 feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per 

 doz. 



— — 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. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



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

 blue-green foliage; 1 foot. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Gynerium Argenteum (Pampas Grass). The most effective of all the 

 ornamental Grasses. Its large silvery plumes are produced on stems 8 to 10 

 feet high during the late summer and fall. This plant is well known to 

 summer visitors to California where it is one of the features in many 

 gardens. It can be grown equally well here and established plants can 

 remain in the open ground if well protected. We offer extra strong plants 

 of flowering size in 7 inch pots, $2.00 each. 



Pennisetum Japonicum (Hardy Fountain Grass). This variety grows 

 about 4 feet high; foliage narrow, of a bright green, while the cylindrical 

 flower heads are tinged with bronzy purple; one of the most valuable hardy 

 Grasses. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Phalaris Arundinacea Variegata (Variegated Ribbon Grass or Gardener's 

 Garters). Large variegated foliage; an excellent Grass for bordering large 

 beds; 12 to 15 inches. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Gentiana 



Acaulis (Slemless Gentian). Very large bell shaped, rich blue flowers marked 

 on the inside with yellow, rise 2 to 4 inches high from rosettes of glossy 

 deep green leaves in May and June. Fine for the rock garden or border in 

 half shade in good mofst soil. $1.00 each. 



Andrewsi (Blue Gentian). This is our native species, flowers beautiful 

 deep blue, August and September; grows about 2 ft. high and requires rich 

 moist soil. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Sino-Ornata. The most beautiful of all the Gentians, of semi -prostrate 

 growth and grassy foliage with dark blue flowers with a white line running 

 through the divisions. Requires a semi-shady position and soil that is free 

 of lime. Grows about 6 inches high and flowers from August to November. 

 $1.00 each. 



GypSOphila (Baby's Breath) 



The Gypsophilas will thrive in any soil in a sunny position, and on account 

 of their gracefully arranged large panicles of minute flowers should be in every 

 garden. 



Bristol Fairy. A new variety of American introduction. An improve- 

 ment on the well-known double-flowering form Paniculata fl. pl. ; for de- 

 scription, also colored illustration, see page 194. Strong roots, 50 cts. each; 

 $5.00 per doz. 



Paniculata. This is the favorite old-fashioned single flowering variety, a 

 plant possessing a grace not found in any other perennial. When in bloom 

 during July and August it forms a symmetrical mass 2 to 3 feet in height, 

 and as much through, of minute pure white flowers, forming a beautiful 

 gauze-like appearance. When tut it is exquisite in combination with other 

 flowers. 



— Flore Plena. The original double-flowering form; the flowers 

 of which are not only larger but of a purer white than the single- 

 flowering sort, these may be cut and dried, retaining their beauty 

 for many months; a valuable subject for the hardy border. 50 

 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Repens. An elegant trailing plant for the rockery, with clouds 

 of small white flowers in July and August. 



Price. Except where noted, 25 cts. each; 

 per 100. 



2.50 per doz.; $15.00 



Pennisetum Jai 



y Fountain Grass) 



The new Montbretias offered on page 152 are a wonderful advance in this line 



