Bambusa aurea 
Planting of Ornamental Grasses 
Bambusa argentea 
BAMBOOS, GRASSES, SEDGES 
Among ornamental plants, none are more important than the Bamboos and taller-growing 
Grasses. The long, willowy canes and fine foliage give a delicate, pleasing effect. Under suitable 
climatic conditions they will grow on very poor soil, particularly if well supplied with plant-food 
and water. Either commercial fertilizer or stable manure may be used to good advantage. The 
large-growing varieties of Bamboos make excellent windbreaks, and are also valuable for tall hedges 
and as screens for unsightly buildings or other objects. They are excellent for planting in ditches, 
canals and water-courses. In such locations they grow to perfection. 
Those listed below have been carefully tested for hardiness and general beauty. They will 
withstand temperatures of twelve to fifteen degrees above zero 
without injury, and should be more generally used throughout 
the South. Nothing else takes their place, and, where tropical 
effects are desired, Bamboos are among the most satisfactory 
plants to use. They may be planted either in single clumps or 
in masses, but must be allowed a goodly amount of space. 
PRICES ON BAMBOOS, PAMPAS GRASS, AND HARDY PLUME GRASS. 
Each Per 10 
Small clumps.$o 35 $3 00 
Strong clumps. 50 4 00 
Extra-strong clumps.$1 to 2 00 
BAMBOOS 
ARUNDINARIA falcata. A graceful Bamboo, reaching a 
height of 10 to 12 feet. Grows in dense clumps; leaves 
fern-like. Hardy. 
nitida. Dwarf, compact-growing Bamboo, with beautiful 
foliage, reaching a height of 3 to 4 feet, with rounded top. 
BAMBUSA argentea. This very desirable variety reaches a 
height of 30 to 40 feet, with graceful, spreading top. Hardy. 
argentea striata. This variety is the same as Argentea, 
except that the leaves are beautifully striped green and 
white. A strong grower. Hardy. 
aurea. Stems yellow, reaching a height of 10 to 12 feet. 
Rootstocks spreading; branches open and spreading. Hardy. 
Metake. A handsome, broad-leaved Bamboo, reaching a 
height of 10 feet. Grows in large, dense masses; orna¬ 
mental. Hardy. 
verticillata. Canes striped yellow; 15 to 20 feet. Makes fine 
clumps; very hardy. 
violescens. A low-growing Bamboo with dark, much- 
branched stems; rootstocks spreading. Hardy. 
Bambusa Metake 
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