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HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS.—Continued. 
SCABIOSA. 
S. Caiicasica—18 inches. July to September. One 
or the handsomest hardy perennials; its flowers 
last a long time in water, and their peculiar, soft, 
lilac blue shade is charming. It is a vigorous 
^ hardy, and very free blooming. 
SILPHIUM. Compass Plant. 
S* P^t'foliatum Broad, handsome foliaged plants’ 
best adapted to place in the wild garden; often 
used at the rear of large borders. Handsome vel- 
low flowers. 20c. 
SPIR..^A. Goat’s Beard. 
A most valuable class of easy culture in any soil, 
thriving best in rich loam. 
S. Japoiiica—Handsome dark green 'foliage and 
showy spikes of pure white flowers; excellent bor¬ 
der plant. 20c. 
STOCKESIA, Stake’s Aster. 
S. Cyanea—Late blooming, forming a dense bush 
and producing quantities of very showy, Aster-like 
deep blue flowers, each from 3 to 4 inches in diame- 
ter, and borne from early autumn until hard frost. 
^ ot hardy in heavy, cold soils. One of the choicest 
of cut flowers. 2oc. 
THY3IE. 
Tliyiniis vulgaris—Garden Thyme. Pink. June 
to August. 9 inches. 15c. 
TRITOMA. 
T, Grandiflora. 15c. each, .$1.50 per dozen. 
T. Pfttzeri—A grand new variety. 25c. each, $2.50 
per dozen. 
VERONICA. 
V. si>icata—2 to 3 feet. -June to August. Long spikes 
of small blue flow^ers. Flowering habit constant. 
One of the best. 20c. 
y'licca. 
YUCCA. 
Adam’s Needle or Spanish Bayonet. 
Y. Filameutosa—The foliage is sword-llke, dark 
green, and of itself is useful for sub-tropical effects, 
but when surmounted in June by its monstrous 
branched panicles of showy white, cup-shaped 
drooping flowers the effect is startling and most 
effective. We know of no plant better suited for 
general use than this, as it is sure to live under 
almost any condition, and its handsome, evergreen 
foliage is always attractive, to say nothing of its 
spikes of flowers, which are unquestionably the 
most effective of perhaps any plant suited to our 
hard winters. As border plants they are most 
suitable, while for planting among shrubbery they 
are also desirable, while as lawn plants, either 
singly, in clumps, or groups, they produce most 
satisfactory results. 20c. to 30c. Small, 15c. 
ORNAHENTAL GRASSES. 
ARUNDO. Reed Grass. 
A. Jlonax — Growing over 10 feet. Towering 
straight stems of the deepest green, clasped at regu¬ 
lar intervals with broad pointed foliage. Very 
effective. 20c. to 35c. 
A. Iloiiax Vai'iegata—Foliage beautifully variegated 
with stripes of silver and green. 20c. to 35c. 
EULALIA. 
Handsome, ornamental Japanese grasses, form¬ 
ing broad and effective clumps. Of easiest culture. 
For the flower border or for grouping on the lawm 
they are very valuable. 
E. Gracillima—4 to 5 feet. This is the most useful 
as well as the most beautiful of all the Eulalias, and 
is entirely hardy, which will recommend it strongly 
to those wlio desire to grow so ornamental a plant 
in their gardens. Its leaves are very narrow and 
dark green, with silver-white mid rib; and whether 
used upon lawns or in combination with other plants 
in the garden, is one of the most decorative in its 
effects. We can recommend it as one of the best. 
10c. each. 75c. to $1 per dozen. 
E. J. Folii.s Striatis (Variegated Eulalia) — A 
beautiful hardy grass 4 to 5 feet high, graceful in 
appearance with long, narrow leaves, conspiciiousl.v 
striped with green and white, and handsome plumes 
resembling a priuce’s feather. 15c. to 35c. 
Eulalia Japonica—A tall, showy grass with plain 
green leaves. 10c. each, 60c. per dozen. 
E. J. Zebrina (Zebra Grass)—A quaint novelty, 
with yellow bands around thestems and across the 
leaves. 15c. All the Eulalias are hardy, free 
bloomers, and their plumes are excellent for house 
decorations. They are useful for many positions in 
garden or lawn in single clamps, in mixed groups 
or on the edge of water. A group of hardy grasses 
arranged with Eriantlius in the centre, with a row 
of the last three varieties of Eulalia next, and a 
border of variegated Arundo, with a few Gannas of 
several varieties interspersed among them, makes a 
very effective combination. 
Ravenna Grass. 
ERIANTHUS. Ravenna Grass. 
E. Ravcnine—A very ornamental grass, thriving 
in sunny situations, in light, well drained soils. It 
forms a handsome broad clump, growing 7 feet 
high, with beautiful plumes and graceful, dark 
bronzy green foliage: is admirable to plant in con¬ 
nection witli other grasses. 15c. 
