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CROSMAN BROTHERS' CATALOGUE 
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES. 
All those who grow Everlasting Flowers for winter decoration should not fail 
to secure a collection of Ornamental Grasses, as we think the graceful appearance 
of' the Grasses almost indispensable to the perfect finish of winter bouquets and 
ornaments. They are also very valuable for bouquets in the green state. In Europe 
the grasses are grown extensively and dyed of various colors, which renders them 
exceedingly pretty. All in the following collection are curious, handsome and 
graceful. Cut for winter use about the time of flowering; tie in small bunches and 
hang up to dry. Those varieties which do not flower until the second season, as is 
the case with some of the more stately and beautiful sorts, should be marked in 
some way in the fall, as they are liable to be destroyed in the spring, since they bear 
a striking resemblance to common grass. Sow seed early in spring. 
UKIXA MAXIMA. 
LAGURUS OVATUS. 
Agrostis Nebulosa, very delicate, fine and feathery; hardy annual.. 
Avena Slcrilis (Animated Oat), hardy annual; 30 inches. 
Kriza Genlculala, a profuse bloomer, fine; 18 inches; hardy annual. 
ISriza Maxima (Quaking Grass), one of the most useful; 1 foot; hardy 
annual. . .. . 
Kromiis Brlzteformis, resembling Briza Maxima; 1 foot; hardy perennial 
ISrizopyrum Slcillum. neat and pretty; 8 inches; half-hardy annual._ 
Cliloris Itadiala, tassel-like flowers; hardy annual; 1 foot. . 
Clirysurus Cynosuroides, dwarf, with feathery spikes; hardy annual_ 
Coix Lachryma (Job’s Tears), broad, corn-like leaves; 2 feet; annual.. 
Frianllius Ravennae, much like Pampas Grass, but more hardy; perennial 
Gynerium Argcntcum (Pampas Grass), the most noble grass in culti¬ 
vation, flowering the second season in large silvery plumes, on stalks 8 or 10 
feet in height; requires protection during winter in our northern climate.. 
Hordeum Jiibaliim (Squirrel-tail Grass), white plumes; fine hardy 
annual; 3 feet. ; . . ... 
Laganis Ovalus ( (llarc’s-tail Grass), white plumes, 1 foot, annual. 
Panieiim Sulcatum, perennial, with palm-shaped foliage.. 
Peiinisctiim Longistylum, very graceful, 18 inches, hardy annual. 
Stipa Pcnnata (Feather Grass), one of the finest of the ornamental 
grasses, flowering the second season. Seed should be started in a hot-bed, 
as it is slow to vegetate. Presents a feathery appearance. Hardy perennial. 5 
Zca Japonica, fol.var. (Striped-leaf Japanese Corn), green striped 
with white ; annual . 5 
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