Beds of Phloxes and Ornamental Grasses. 
bl LX ornamental grasses 
Erianthus Ravennae. Plume Gnus, Hardy Pampas 
Grass. A native of southern Iin rope, but quite 
hardy with us, forming tall clumps, with long silky 
panicles of a whitish or violet color. It is very 
plume-like in autumn and exceedingly ornamental 
in our cultivated grounds. 
„ Gynerium argenteum. Pampas Grass. From South 
America, and not quite hardy at the north. It is a 
superb plant, with a flowering stem 6 to 12 feet 
high, bearing long silvery white panicles. Requires 
to be amply protected in a cool greenhouse over 
winter. 
Miscanthus sinensis (Syn., Eulalia 'Japonica). This 
very ornamental Grass, popularly known in the 
nurseries as Eulalia, forms a large clump of long 
recurved green leaves, with flower-stems 5 or 6 feet 
high, bearing curious curled panicles on their sum¬ 
mits. It is hardy and desirable for clumps and 
masses. 
var. variegata. /' ariegated-Leaded Eulalia. This 
elegant form differs from the species in having its 
leaves all striped lengthwise with pure white lines. 
It is especially appropriate for planting among belts 
MISCANTHUS, continued 
of shrubbery and makes an attractive specimen on 
the lawn. 
var. Zebrina. Zebra-Leaved Eulalia . A singular 
variety, with the leaves striped crosswise, differing 
in this respect from other variegated-leaved plants. 
It is a stately Grass, luxuriant in growth, and at¬ 
tractive in appearance. Hardy and reliable. 
M. gracillima univittala (Syn., Eulalia irracilti/na ). 
A charming species, distinct and very graceful in 
character. It forms large clumps of long, narrow 
leaves, bright green with the mid rib of a whitish 
tint. As a single specimen on the lawn it is unique. 
Panicum virgatum. A beautiful native species, 3 or 4 
feet in height, with deep green leaves and delicate, 
graceful open panicles of very pretty flowers. It is 
readily grown, and makes an excellent contrast to 
the foregoing Grasses. 
Phalaris arundinacea picta. Ribbon Grass. A dis¬ 
tinct variegated variety (if a common native species, 
having its leaves elegantly striped with white. It is 
a low-growing plant, spreading in character and 
useful for garden decoration. 
