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Xerophylium tenax (Pine Lily, Bear Grass, Squaw Grass, or Indian Basket Grass) 
A native of the Cascade and Rocky mountains. Grows into a graceful 
symmetrical bunch in weeping form and might be described as a 
low fountain in grass, about eighteen inches high and two to three 
feet across. Out of the center of this grassy bunch grow the tall 
stems three to five feet in height and from one to as many as twenty 
in number, croAvned with the long creamy-white lily heads of match¬ 
less beauty. The leaves which are grass-like are evergreen, and 
unusual as it may seem, it is an evergreen belonging to the lily 
family. Mountain slopes and meadows, clad in fields of these lilies 
are a thrilling picture, which once seen will never be forgotten. The 
grass is said to have been used by the squaws in early days in weaving 
baskets. Perfectly hardy, rather slow growing but long-lived. Should 
be planted in groups, and in the open where it is partially shaded 
during the day for best results. Will not bloom Avell if too shaded. 
The fine bunches of long, silky grass are very ornamental Avhen the 
lily is not in bloom. A plant with a future, and rare in American 
gardens. 
4 Years Twice Transplanted. 
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Each 
$ .40 
10 
$ 3.50 
100 1000 
$ 30 $. 
Yucca filamentosa (Common Yucca) 
4 Year Once Transplanted. 
10 75 
12-15 inches Ttvice Transplanted... 
.B&B 
.20 
1.75 
15 . 
15-18 ” ” ” . 
..B&B 
.25 
2.25 
19 
18-24 ” ” ” . 
.B&B 
.30 
2.75 
23 . 
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 
Azalea—See Azalea in the Broad-leaved Class 
Daphne—See Daphne under the Broad-leaved Class 
Desmodium—See Lespedeza 
Lespedeza formosa (Purple Bushclover) (Desmodium) 
A perennial, groAving to six or eight feet. Rosy colored flowers in 
great clusters along tall slender stems. One of the best fall blooming 
shrubs. 
4 Year .30 2.75 23 180 
5 ” .40 3.50 30 . 
Spirea Thunbergi (Thunberg Spirea) 
One of the best Avhite spireas. Has soft feathery light green foliage 
and the fall coloring is delightful. Hardy and in good demand. 
2- 3 feet. 
.15 
1.25 
11 
90 
Syringa vulgaris (Common Lilac) 
Strong, heavy plants. 
4- 5 feet. 
.40 
3.50 
30 
5- 6 ” .-. 
.50 
4.50 
38 
Tamarix africana (African Tamarix) 
Upright, with slender drooping branches, 
pink flowers. 
3- 4 feet. 
4- 5 ” .. 
handsome light green foliage, 
.35 3.25 
.45 4.00 
5 of same variety and size at 10 rate; 25 at 100 rate; 250 at 1000 rate. B&B signifies balled and burlapped. 
