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GROUP OF ORNAMENTAL GRASSES 



Ornamental grasses make fine subjects for the lawn, especially 

 when planted in heavy masses. They are perfectly hardy and give 

 beautiful subtropical effects. The Eulalias are the best. 



There are three varieties of Eulalias which are worthy of a 

 place in every garden. One is all green with the exception of the 

 midribs, which are white. The blade is narrow and the pose of the 

 grass is very graceful. It bears the rather imposing name of 

 Eulalia Univittata Gracillima. Two other varieties have light yel- 

 low variegations, one lengthwise and the other crosswise. All 

 these attain a height of 4 to 5 feet. A larger-growing grass is 

 the Erianthus Ravenna. This grows to 10 or 12 feet, and has huge 

 feathery plumes which make good winter indoor decorations. Of 

 the smaller grasses for edging, the Ribbon Grass is the best. 



Pliite ICS. Group of Ornamental Gras.ses 



PERGOLA PERISTYLE 



This is an unusual use of the Pergola, as it does not form a 

 part of the walk system. It is more in the nature of a peristyle 

 running from the library to the property line and separating the 

 front yard from the tennis court at the rear. The hedge is of 

 California Privet, with corner posts made out of clusters of the 

 same plant. The vines are all Clematis Paniculata, intended for 

 show effect rather than continuous effect. Observe that shrubs 

 have been planted on the outside of the hedge to lessen the 

 severely formal lines. 



The reason why only one variety of vine is used for show 

 effect is that the family is away most of the early summer, so 

 that early bloom is not desired. When the family returns in 

 July there are enough flowers to compensate for all they have 

 missed in the early season. 



A very good vine to use on a pergola is the American 

 Woodbine, especially if we grow some climbing roses along 

 with it. Some years ago Professor Hansen, of the South 

 Dakota Experiment Station, while traveling in Europe in quest 

 of horticultural information, was delightfully surprised to see 

 this vine completely draping the pergola of a Russian prince — 

 Prince A. W. Barjatinsky, 15 versts from Kolontajewska, in 

 Southern Russia. From this it would seem that this vine is 

 not without honor abroad. 



Plate Ififi. Pergola Peristyle 



