36 BULLETIN 1329^ U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUEB 
Dendrocalamus latifoUus. — This is similar to tlie last, but with darker and 
heavier foliage. It stands considerable frost, and a clump of it gives a wonder- 
ful tropical effect to the landscape. 
Several other species of Dendrocalamus have been introduced and should 
be mentioned as worthy of trial for ornamental planting. D. hamlUonU 
(S. P. I. No. 53909), D. sikkimensis (S. P. I. No. 56457), D. longispathus 
(S. P. I. No. 54311), and D. hrandisil (S. P. I. No. 54429) are some of the 
promising sorts. 
Guadua angustifolia (S. P. I. No. 42066). — This has proved one of the most 
vigorous and attractive of the clump bamboos at Brooksville, Fla. It was first 
introduced by the United States Department of Agriculture in 1914, and a 
second introduction followed in 1916. Notwithstanding the fact that the soil 
at Brooksville is thin and poor this bamboo made remarkable growth, reach- 
ing a height of more than 50 feet by 1921, when the clump was blown over 
by a West Indian hurricane. The foliage is very beautiful, producing a wonder- 
ful feathery effect like giant ostrich plumes. 
Some of the more hardy bamboos suitable for a great variety 
of landscape adornment, screens, vrindbreaks, and shelter belts will 
now be briefly described. 
Bamhos nana var. alphonse-karrl (S. P. I. Nos. 9056 and 42670). — A beau- 
tiful ornamental, forming large dense clumps. The young canes are striped 
with white and pink, the older stems yellow with green stripes. This is a 
dwarfish bamboo, sometimes reaching a height of 10 or 12 feet. It is useful 
as an ornamental where low forms are desired. It will stand considerable 
frost and will serve a useful purpose in screening fences and low buildings 
and for clump effects in gardens and grounds. 
Arundinaria simonli (S. P. I. Nos. 3223 and 42650). — One of the most strik- 
ing and tallest of our hardy bamboos. Stems 20 to 25 feet in height, forming 
dense clumps. The leaves are long and slender and are sometimes striped 
white. This bamboo is worthy of cultivation in nearly all of the Southern 
States and the warmer parts of the Pacific Coast States. The canes are useful 
for light stakes and similar purposes. 
Sasa arfjenteo-striata {Bam'bos argenteo-strlafa; S. P. I. No. 42669). — A 
vigorous-growing clump of bamboo with culms reaching a height of 25 to 30 feet. 
When planted thick it makes a very effective windbreak. Hardy in most of 
the, South Atlantic and Gulf Coast States and the warmer parts of California 
and the Pacific Coast. A form of this bamboo known as argentea is much 
planted in Florida, where it is used in ornamental clumps and for screens and 
windbreaks. 
Sasa japonica {ArunMnarm japonica; S. P. I. No. 42651). — Arrow bamboo 
of Japan. A handsome hardy species forming compact clumps 10 to' 14 feet 
high. The plant is hardy as far north as Washington, D. C, where a large 
clump may be seen growing on the west side of the grounds of the Department 
of Agriculture. The leaves of this bamboo' are frequently a foot long, dark 
green in color, and 2 inches wide. This variety is worthy of widespread use, 
first, on account of its highly ornamental nature and, second, for the reason 
that its canes are useful for many purposes, including plant stakes, canes, and 
light fishing rods. Sasa japonica is a good winter ornamental and produces a 
striking effect with its large evergreen leaves when covered with snow. 
Sasa disticha {Bamhos disficJw). — A dwarf bamboo with small, narrow 
leaves. This is a beautiful little decorative bamboo and forms a striking pic- 
ture on the lawn or in the garden. The plant may be used for hedges and for 
mixing with other larger growing types for landscape effects. Suitable for 
most of the Southern States and for the waiTaer sections of the Pacific coast. 
Sasa piimila {Arundinaria pumila ; S. P. I. Nos. 41924 and 52673). — A 
handsome ornamental dwarf bamboo, hardy in practically all the Southern 
States and as far north as Virginia. The culms are slender and seldom grow 
more than 2 feet high. The leaves are 4 to 5 inches long. I"'seful as garden 
and border plants, especially when mixed with some of the tall-growing orna- 
mental grasses. 
In addition to the foregoing, all the bamboos described in con- 
nection with cultural types lend themselves well to landscape and 
ornamental plantings. Both the tall-growing and the low forms of 
Phyllostachys produce beautiful landscape effects and are also valu- 
