MANCHESTER AND ALTRINCHAM. 
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Ornamental Grasses. 
which are alike worthy of 
The following Collection comprises the most attractive, curious, and graceful of these interesting plants, w 
ri, ' °n account of their effective character in the flower garden, or when cut and dried for winter and autumn decora- 
' s and mastbe careful ‘y thinned out “ early as they 
can be handled, allowing sufficient space for the plants to develop their true character 
for mixing with cut flowers; there' . . 
the grasses are eminently suitable. 
fnr mivin. ,„: + u' _ ., . * — r ' -‘“t' Nothing is more suitable than a pretty grass 
the 13 m ° re grace ab0ut them than most thin 8 s commonly used as foliage. For mixing with Sweet Peas 
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CLIBRANS GIANT MAIZE.— This is a magnificent tall-growing variety, selected by us on account of its robust 
Speciality constitution, which enables it to grow successfully in our northern counties. Almost all the varieties, of 
.j • ,-r- — i — ; Maize are rather tender, and do not attain maturity in our temperate climate; but this variety thrives 
ana nm = n P?* 8 *7? cob | |° perfectmn more especially in a favourable season. The plant has an imposing tropical appearance, 
and grows to a height of from 8 to 10 feet, and produces an abundance of large cobs. Apart from its great beauty, it will be appreciated 
Per pkt. 3d. and 6d. 
by those who are fond of green corn to’ eat. 
ANTHOXANTHUM OVATUM, HORDEUM 
JUBATUM, AND STIPA ELEGANTISSIMA. 
LAGURUS OVATUS AND POA AMABIL1S. 
GYNERIUM ARGENTEUM. 
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Agrostis laxiflora, annual, fine for bouquet 
work; height 1 ft. 0 
nebulosa, a pretty annual, height 1 ft. 0 
pulchella, one of the most elegant of the 
annual grasses; height 1$ ft 0 
Anthoxanthum gracile, a useful annual grass 
for edging; height 9 in 0 
Avena sterilis, the well-known annual Ani- 
mated Oats; height 2 ft 0 
Briza geniculata, fine graceful annual for 
bouquet work; height 1 ft. 0 
maxima ( Quaking Grass), good for dye- 
ing purposes; height, 1 ft 0 
minima (gracilis), very pretty little 
annual; height 9 in 0 
Coix Lachryma ( Job’s Tears), a pretty grass 
in masses; annual, height 2 ft 
Eleusine oligostachya, an everlasting annual; 
useful for bouquets; height 1 ft. 
Eragrostis elegans (Love Grass), admirably 
adapted for bouquets; height 1 ft. 
Eulalia japonica, fine half-hardy perennial; 
formsasplendidgroupingplant; height 4 ft. 
Feather Grass, see Stipa pennata. 
Gynerium argenteum, the well-known majestic 
Pampas Grass; height 8 to 10 feet 
Hordeum jubatum (. Squirrel Tail Grass), one of 
the finest for bouquet work; height 2 ft. 
Isolepsis gracilis, elegant for pot culture ... 
Lagurus ovatus ( Hare's Tail Grass), a very 
pretty and popular annual; height, H ft. 
Lasiogrostis argentea, silvery panicles, extra 
fine, for large bouquets; height 1 ft. ... 
Maize or Indian Corn. See Zea. 
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Clibrans’ Giant. See above. 
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Pampas Grass. See Gynerium argenteum. 
Poa amabilis, suitable for bouquets and 
edgings 
Stipa elegantissima, Specially 
height, 2 ft. | ac i a p tec i 
pennata (Feather Grass) I for 
height, 1 i ft. ... ... J bouquets. 
Uniola latifolia, fine flowers, very useful for 
bouquets; height 2 ft. 
Zea japonica fol. variegatls, the stately and 
beautiful striped Japanese Maize, height 
6 feet... 
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Ornamental Grasses in Collections. 
(OUR SELECTIONS.) 
1198 Six Distinct Varieties, separate 10 
1199 Twelve „ „ „ ... ... 2 0 
1200 Mixed Ornamental Grasses 0 3 
UNIOLA LATIFOLIA. 
