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Tropseolum brachycerus. Yellow and red ; fine foliage . . ? 



" pentaphyllum. Scarlet and green 



" Jarratii. Scarlet and yellow 



tricolorum grandiflorum. Scarlet, yellow, and black 

 " azureum. Fine azure-blue ; sweet-scented 



(See Bulb Catalogue, published in September.) 



ORNAMENTAL GRASSES, 



KOR MIXED BORDERS, AND SHRUBBERIES j ARE ALSO USEFUL, WHEN 

 PROPERLY DRIED, FOR WINTER BOUQUETS, DECORATIONS, 

 EDGINGS, RIBBONS, ETC. 



A class of plants extremely attractive, interesting, and effective. They should 

 occupy a prominent place in every garden. The low-growing varieties make 

 pretty edgings ; those of medium height produce a pretty effect in mixed flower 

 borders, beds, &c. ; whilst the tall-growing kinds have an exceedingly elegant 

 appearance in large flower and shrubbery borders. They are mostly annuals ; and 

 those which are not, with the exception of Pampas Grass, flower the first year. 

 AH in the following collection are curious, handsome, and graceful. 



Most of the varieties may be dried for winter bouquets ; or used for filling vases, 

 either in a dried or green state. 



To develop their true character, transplant or thin out to afford space for the 

 growth of each, and this should be done as soon as the plants can be handled. 



Aehnodonton bellardi. Fine for bouquets 10 



Agrostis. The varieties of this class are exceedingly beautiful and ex- 

 tremely graceful 05 



" elegans. Very beautiful 10 



" nebljlosa. One of the most graceful grasses in cultivation . .10 



" plumosa. Superb ; flowers in plumes 



Andropogon bombycinus. A charming grass for pot-culture ; with 

 large, pendent ears ; with a fine, silvery-white covering ; 

 soft, like satin, to the touch. 1 foot .... 

 " formOSUS. The appearance is most majestic. Its plumes 



of inflorescence are described as being unsurpassed by 



any grass yet introduced. 9 feet 25 



Avena sterilis (Animated Oat). 2^ feet 05 



Briza maxima (Quaking Grass), i foot 05 



Briza eompaota. Erect and compact ; very distinct 25 



" gracilis. Slender. 1 foot . 10 



Brizopyrum siculum. For edgings. \ foot 10 



Bromus brizceformis. For bouquets. 1 foot 10 



" lanuginosus. For bouquets. 1 foot 10 



Ceratoehloa pendula. Graceful, i foot 10 



