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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 

 showy 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- 

 nection with shrubbery or herbaceous borders. _ 



Groups in the open lawn, consisting entirely of Grasses, are very attractive and will mcrease m 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 



I 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; $2.00 



I per 10. 



The Eulalias 



EULALIA Japonica;5>'n. 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 

 I graceful plumes. Splendid for natural landscapes. 

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

 S15.00 per 100. 



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

 beautiful, tall, swaying grass, with narrow green 

 I 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 divis- 

 lions. Price, 25 cents each. $2.00 per 10; $15.00 

 per 100. 



var. Zebrina. 4 to 5 feet. The leaves are marked 

 at regular intervals with spots of yellow. Interesting 

 because of the odd variation that the foliage presents. 

 Strong divisions, 25 cents each; $2.00 per 10; $15.00 

 per 100. 



The Plumes of Eulalia. These ripen 

 in late Fall and last nearly all Winter. 

 The flowers of the Plume Grass, also 

 listed below, are similar. 



ERIANTHUSRavennae. PlumeGrass.orHardy 

 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 in preference to the Pampas Grass, which is not 

 entirely hardy here. Price, 25 cents each ; S2.00 per 10. 



The Seasons for Planting Trees 



THE seasons for planting trees vary 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 inexpedient. Evergreens can also be planted as soon as frost leaves, but 

 the period of successfully 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 close of August and continues until the 

 latter part of October. Perennials may be planted from the last part of September until well on in November. 

 I Deciduous Trees and Shrubbery are seldom ready until the middle of October and then they continue to be 

 I 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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