LEESLEY BROTHERS :: CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 
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ORNAMENTAL REEDS AND GRASSES 
I he beautiful tall growing grasses make a very 
effective display on any lawn, large or small. They 
grow rapidly in most any soil and when in blossom are 
very showy with their large plumes. Useful both as 
specimen plants or in groups. The ones listed are the 
hardy perennial grasses. 
Arundo Donax (Giant Reed), 8 to 10 feet. 
A very tall growing plant with reed like stalks, bearing plumes 
just before frost. A very excellent plant for center of large plot 
of grasses, or in emphatic points in the shrubbery border. 
Price .35c. 
Arundo Donax var. variegata, 4 to 7 feet. 
Similar to above only with variegated leaves and stalks. Not 
as hardy as preceding form. Price.50c. 
Erianthus Ravennae (Ravenna Grass), 4 to 7 feet. 
The best hardy substitute for the Pampas grass. It is a hardy 
perennial in the Northern states, forming graceful clumps of foliage 
with large handsome plumes. Very attractive both as a specimen 
and in masses. Very effective used in front of Arundo Donax, 
and also near water. Not particular as to soil or location but grows 
better in a sunny place. Price.35c. 
Eulalia Japonica (Common Eulalia), 4 to 8 feet. 
The Eulalia makes a very attractive plant with its long narrow 
drooping leaves which arch so gracefully. A very excellent orna¬ 
mental plant for specimen or group planting, and one that is 
very hardy. Price.35c. 
Eulalia Japonica var. variegatus. 
Similar to the above only having leaves striped longitudinally 
with yellow. Price.35c. 
Eulalia Zebrina. 
Leaves are banded with yellow. Price.35c. 
Gynerium argenteum (Pampas Grass), 6 to 10 feet. 
One of the most showy of the grasses with its large white plumes 
produced nearly the entire Summer. Not hardy, however, in 
the north, and plants should be taken up in the Fall and stored 
in a damp cellar over Winter. 
1>r *ice.50c. 
Phalaris arundinacea (Reed Canary Grass), 5 to 6 feet. 
A hardy perennial with whitish drooping flower panicles and 
narrow leaves. I his grass is very well adapted for use around 
ponds and along streams, yet seems to be little known. A grass 
well worthy of more use. Very vigorous and spreads rapidly, so 
must be kept within bounds. 
Phalaria arundinacea var. variegata (Ribbon Grass). 
A \ariegated form of the above and one most commonly grown. 
It has long leaves longitudinally by underground stems. Very 
good for the perennial garden. Price.25c. 
