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CLIBRANS, Seed Merchants and Nureerymcst, 
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES. 
The following collection comprises the most attractive, curious, and graceful of these interesting plants, wliich are alike worthy of 
extensive cultivation on account of their effective character in the flower garden, or when cut and dried for Winter and Autumn decora- 
tion. Most of the varieties may he sown in the open border during April or May, and must be carefully thinned out as early as they can 
be handled, allowing sufficient space for the plants to develop their true character. Nothing is more suitable than a pretty grass fo'- 
mixing with cut flowers ; there is more grace aboui them than most things commonly used as foliage, b'or mixing with Sweet Peas the 
grasses are. eminenth’ suitable. 
CLIBRANS’ GIANT MAIZE. — This is a magnificent tall-growing variety, selected by us on account of its robust 
„ pi'* constitution, which enables it to grow successfully in our Northern Counties. Almost all the varieties of 
apeelallty Maize are rather tender, and do not attain maturity in our temperate climate ; but this variety thrives 
admirably ami ripens its cobs to perfection, more especially in a favourable season. The plant has an imposing tropical api>earance. and 
grows to a height of from 8 to lo feet, and produces an abundance of large cobs. Apart from its great beauty, it will be appreciate'! 
by those who are fond of green corn to eat. Per pkt. 3d. and 6d. 
I’er pkt, — s. 
Agrostis laxiflora, animal, fine for bouquet 
work ; height, 1 ft. ... ... ... ... o 
nebulosa, a pretty annual, height I ft. ... o 
pulchella, one of the most elegant of the 
annual grasses ; height, ij ft. ... ... o 
Anthoxanthum gracile, a useful annual grass 
for edging ; height, 9 in. ... ... ... o 
Avena sterilis, the well-known annual Ani- 
mated Oats ; height. 2 ft. ... ... ... o 
Briza geniculata, fine graceful annual for bou- 
quet work ; height, t ft. ... ... ... o 
maxima (Quaking Grass), good for dyeing 
purposes ; height, 1 ft. ... ... ... o 
minima (gracilis), very pretty little 
annual ; height, 9 in. ... ... ... o 
Coix Lacryma (Job’s Tears). \ pretty grass 
in masses ; annual, height, 2 ft. ... ... o 
Eleusine oligostachya, an everlasting annual ; 
useful for bouquets ; height, i ft. ... ... o 
Eragrostis elegans (Love Grass), admirably 
adapted for bouquets ; height, i ft. ... o 
Eulalia japonica, fine half-hardy perennial ; 
forms a splendid grouping plant ; 
height 4, ft. o 
Feather Grass, see Stifia [lennata. 
Gynerlum argenteum, the well-known majestic 
Pampas Grass ; height. 8 to 10 ft.... ... o 
Hordeum jubatum, one of the finest for bou- 
quet work ; height jft. ... ... ... o 
Isolepis gracilis, elegant for pot culture ... o 
Lagurus ovatus (Hare' s Tail Grass) a very pretty 
and popular annual ; height, ft. ... o 
Lasiagrostis argentea, silvery panicles, extra 
fine, for large bouquets ; height, ift. ... o 
Maize or Indian Corn. See Zea. 
Cllbrans’ Giant, see above. 
Pampas Grass, see Gynerium argenteum. 
Poa amabllis, suitable for bouquets and edg- 
ings o 
Stipa elegantissima, 1 1 
height, 2 ft. I Specially adapted o 
pennata (Feather Grass) j for bouquets. o 
height, li ft. J 
Uniola latifoUa, fine Howers, very useful for 
bouquets ; height, 2 ft .., o 
Zea japonica lol. variegatis, the stately and 
beautiful striped^Japane.se^Maize ; 
height, 6 ft. o 
Ornamental Grasses in Collections. 
(OUR SELECTIONS). 
Six Distinct Varieties, separate i 
Twelve „ „ a 
Mixed Ornamental Grasses o 
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