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SoutKcrn Planting Facts 
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BAMBOOS AND LAWN GRASSES 
Among ornamental plants, none are more important than the Bamboos. The long, willowy cane 
and fine foliage give a delicate, pleasing effect. L'ndcr 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. 'I'he large-growing varieties of Bamboos make 
excellent windbreaks, and are also valuable for tall hedges and as screens for unsightly buildings or 
other objects. 'I'hey are excellent for planting along ditches, canals and water-courses. In such 
locations they grow to perfection. 
'I'hose 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. 
BAMBOOS 
ARUNDINARIA falcata. A graceful Bamboo, 
reaching a height of lo 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. A very 
decorative variety. 
BAMBUSA argentea. This very desirable 
variety reaches a height of 30 to 40 feet, with 
graceful, spreading top. Hardy. 
Bambusa 
Bambusa 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 Bam¬ 
boo, reaching a height of 10 feet, (irows in 
large, dense masses; ornamental. 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. 
Each Per 10 
Small clumps.So 75 $6 50 
Strong clumps. r 00 9 bo 
Extra-strong clumps. 2 00 and up 
LAWN GRASSES 
In the lower South lawns are not so easily 
made as in some other parts of the country. The 
Grasses are started not from seed but by setting 
out parts of the plants, either stems or rooted 
stems. One bushel of Bermuda grass will set 
about 1.500 square feet and a bushel of St. 
Augustine about 800 square feet. The (irasses 
which succeed farther north are not suitable, 
and the two grasses commonly used are the 
following. 
BERMUDA. A fine-leaved Grass which, with 
proper attention, makes a very dense mat; 
not adapted to shady places. 
Per 100 cuttings, $1; per bushel, $2 
ST. AUGUSTINE. A broad-leaved Grass 
which makes a coarse sward, but with care 
and attention makes a very satisfactory 
lawn. This Grass is unsury^assed for growing 
under trees or in other shady locations. 
Per 100 cuttings, $1; per bushel, $2.50 
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