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Ornamental Reeds and Grasses 



THERE are few things more effective in landscape work than this class of plants. They are strong, 

 rapid growers in almost any soil. During the close of Summer they come into bloom and are most 

 show}- and ornamental with their large flower plumes. If the plumes are cut before they are entirely 

 ripe, they can be used for interior decorations during the Winter. For planting along streams and in groups 

 about ponds these plants are almost indispensable. In addition they also look well when planted in con- 

 n'^ction with shrubbery or herbaceous borders. 



Groups in the open lawn, consisting entirely of Grasses, are very attractive and will increase in beauty 

 annually. Although not generally used, we believe that these inexpensive plants are worthy of more atten- 

 tion when you consider your planting problems. 



Arundo donax. Giant Reed. 8 to 10 feet. 

 This tall-growing reed has most beautiful long, 

 narrow leaves. Its beauty is perhaps best displayed 

 when planted in the background of a mixed border, 

 or as the central feature of a bed composed entirely 

 of ornamental grasses. Price, 25 cents each; S2.00 

 per 10. 



var. variegata. V'ariegated form of the above. 

 Price, 35 cents each; S3. 00 per 10. 



Hardy Bamboos 



These odd and interesting plants from the semi- 

 tropical regions can be grown satisfactorily in the 

 latitude of Philadelphia by planting in sheltered 

 positions. They require rich, moist and well-drained 

 soil. Especially suited for water-side planting and 

 valued for their tropical appearance. 



Bambusa aurea. Small, serrate, light green 

 leaves. Strong plants, 35 cents each; $2.50 per 10. 



B. Simoni. Long, narrow leaves. Strong plants, 

 35 cents each; $2.50 per 10. 



Erianthus Ravennae. Plume Grass, or Hardy 

 Pampas. Grows 9 to 12 feet high. Sends up a great 

 number of silvery flower plumes almost equal in 

 beauty to the famous Pampas Grass of the South. 

 For planting in the northern states we recommend 



this on account of its hardiness. Strong divisions, 

 25 cents each; S2.00 per 10. 



The Eulalias 



Eulalia Japonica; syfi. Miscanthus sinensis. 



5 to 6 feet. Green leaves, broader than those of 

 the following varieties. In the late Summer and 

 early Fall this plant is most attractive with its 

 graceful plumes. Splendid for natural landscapes. 

 Strong divisions. Price, 25 cents each, $2.00 per 10; 

 $15.00 per 100. 



var. gracillima. Japan Rush. 5 to 6 feet. A 

 beautiful, tall, swaying grass, with narrow green 

 leaves and silvery white mid-rib. Brown tassels in 

 late Fall and Winter. Strong divisions. Price, 25 

 cents each, $2.00 per 10; $15.00. per 100. 



var. variegata. 4 to 5 feet. The long, narrow 

 leaves are striped with white mid-ribs. Strong divi- 

 sions. Price, 25 cents each; $2.00 per ten; $15.00 

 per 100. 



Gynerium argentium. Pampas Grass. 8 to 

 10 feet. Valued most for Southern planting, al- 

 though with protection and in sheltered places its 

 beauty can be enjoyed in many localities. Long 

 silvery plumes add to its beauty during the Autumn 

 months. Strong divisions. 50 cents each. 



The Seasons for Planting Trees 



THE seasons for planting trees var\- with the latitude and altitude of different localities. 

 In general there are two seasons for planting — the Spring season and the Autumn season. 

 The Spring season commences as soon as the frost is out of the ground. Deciduous trees 

 can then be planted until their leaves have opened so wide that further transplanting is in- 

 expedient. Evergreens can also be planted as soon as frost leaves, but the period of suc- 

 cessfully moving them is longer, as it lasts until a very considerable new growth has been 

 made. With Pines, Spruces and Hemlocks it is of shorter duration than with Arborvitae, 

 Retinosporas and Junipers. Hardy Perennial Plants are safely planted during the same 

 period. We always have a quantity of these and Hardy Vines in pots so that they may be 

 safely put out, even in Summer. 



The Autumn season for Evergreens usually opens about the middle of August and con- 

 tinues until the latter part of October. Perennials may be planted from the last part of 

 September until well on in November. Deciduous Trees and Shrubbery are seldom ready 

 until the middle of October and then they continue to be planted until the ground freezes 

 so hard that digging becomes impractical. 



Don't wait until the season opens before sending in your orders. The orders that we 

 have on our books when the season opens are the ones that are entitled to preference over 

 those that are sent in at the last moment. 



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