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F. & F. Nurseries, 



HARDY ORNAMENTAL GRASSES. 



For single specimens, beds or groups on the lawn, nothing gives a finer effect than 

 these ; they are now largely used in prominent positions in many of the parks. 



* ARUNDO. 



Donax — A maguificent Hardy Grass, grow- 

 ing to a height of 15 feet, and forming 

 dense clumps. 

 Variegata — A hardy, broad-leaved varie- 

 gated Bamboo ; foliage creamy white and 

 green ; growing 6 to 8 feet high. 

 ERIANTHUS. 



Ravennse — A hardy ornamental grass, 

 which grows from 9 to 12 feet high, 

 frequently throwing up from 30 to 50 

 flower spikes. It resembles the Pampas 

 Grass but blooms much more abun- 

 dantly. 



BUI<ALIA. 

 * Gracilis Univitata— Narrow green leaves 

 with a silvery white mid-rib This plant 

 is of most graceful habit and is very use- 

 ful for decorative purposes in the 

 center of vases, as well as making an 

 attractive lawn plant ; perfectly hardy, 

 standing our most severe winters. 

 Japonica — Long narrow leaf blades, very 

 graceful and feathery, it attains a height 

 of from 4 to 6 feet, and in autumn throws 

 up great numbers of plumes, like pam- 

 pas grass. 



Japonica Var. — Blades striped lengthwise with broad bands of pure white. 



* Japonica ^ebrina— This is one of the most striking and distinct plants. Unlike 



most plants with variegated foliage, the striping or marking is across the leaves 



instead of longitudinally. 



EULALIA JAPONICA ZEBRINA, 



HARDY PERENNIAL AND HERBACEOUS PLANTS. 



There is an increasing demand for plants that are perfectlv hardy, and do not have 

 to be taken up every fall or replaced every spring. The following list has been selected 

 with care and contains; a fine assortment of plants that make valuable permanent beds. 

 ACHII/kEA. 



The Pearl— Blooms in clusters of pure white flowers. Valuable for summer cut- 

 flowers. 



AI/THJEA ROSEA (Hollyhock). 



Few hardy plants combine as many good qualities as the Hollyhock. For planting 

 in rows or groups on the lawn or interspersing among shrubbery they are invalu- 

 able. The flowers, which are as elegant in shape as a Camelia, form perfect 

 rosettes of the most lovely shades of crimson, yellow, pink, orange, white, etc. 

 They require a deep, rich soil, and will repay in quantity and beauty of bloom 

 anj' extra care. 



