GRASSES, Hardy Ornamental 
There are several varieties of hardy grasses that are distinctly attractive 
Plants for the flower garden. Many of them are of noble, and others of 
medium or low growth. All produce a striking effect when growing in 
isolated positions on the lawn, or add to the grace of the border by 
their elegant green or variegated foliage. 
Culture. All will thrive in good, ordinary and well drained soil. Plant in 
early spring or fall, about 2 feet apart for the tall growing varieties; 
dwarf sorts about 12 inches apart. All should have a protective covering 
of dry straw placed around the base in autumn. In dry weather give 
plenty of water. 
Erianthus ravennae Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
(Blue Lime Grass or Pampas.) 10 to 12 feet high, frequently throwing up 
30 to 50 flower spikes topped with silvery plumes. 
Eulalia japonica variegata Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Very ornamental; long, narrow leaves, striped green, white and often 
pink or yellow. 
Eulalia japonica zebrina Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
(Zebra Grass.) The long blades of this variety are marked with broad, 
yellow bands across the leaf. It makes a very attractive specimen plant 
for the lawn, 6 to 10 feet high, with silvery plumes. 
Pennisetum japonicum Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
(Fountain Grass.) A beautiful Grass whose flower heads are produced 
in the greatest profusion. Color rich mahogany, conspicuously tipped 
with white. 
GYPSOPHILA - Chalk-Plant; Baby’s Breath 
They are remarkable for their numerous feathery panicles of small, 
starry, white or pink flowers borne in profusion on threadlike stalks dur- 
ing early summer. The flowers are highly prized for cutting. 
Culture. Gypsophilas will succeed in any well-drained and not too heavy 
soil. They are very partial to lime, and it is well to mix some lime with 
the soil before planting. A sunny position is essential. Plant all fully two 
feet apart; Repens 8 inches apart. Plant in autumn or early spring. 
Bristol Fairy Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
Bristol Fairy produces large panicles of double, white flowers, in which 
the individual blossom is quite large, and of the purest white. It also 
nO weS continuously throughout the summer. A No. 1 plant for cut 
owers. 
Flamingo Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
The pale pink blossoms are very dainty and grow in great open foamy 
heads, ideal for cutting. They work in even more charmingly between 
cut flowers than the other Baby’s Breath. The pink shade is delicate 
during warm weather. In the autumn it deepens considerably. A charm- 
ing and useful plant for the florist as well as the home garden. 
Paniculata compacta Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
When in bloom in August and September it forms a symmetrical mass 
2 to 3 feet in height and as much through, of minute white flowers hav- 
ing a beautiful gauzelike appearance. 
Paniculata flora plena Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
A light and graceful cut flower, compatible with all others, no matter 
of what shape or color; masses of minute double white flowers. Lovely 
for cutting and this is the variety best suited for drying. Its feathery 
blooms are most valuable under winter bouquets. 
Repens Bodgeri Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
A dwarf double white flowering Gypsophila, reaching a height of about 
2 feet. It blooms at least 2 weeks earlier than any other double-flower- 
ing form, very desirable for the smaller garden, excellent for cutting. 
Repens, Rosy Veil Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
A new dwarf pink double-flowering Gypsophila. Established plants reach 
a height of 2 feet and bloom in summer and fall. They start blooming 
2 weeks earlier than the tall double Gypsophila and continue later in 
the season. Fit perfectly in the small garden and are fine for cutting. 
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Erianthus Ravennae (See Grasses) 


Chosonhils Repens Bodgeri 
GENTIANA - Gentian 
Exquisitely beautiful Alpine perennials, many species of which are ad- 
mirably suited for border and rock garden. The taller and stronger 
growing species succeed admirably in grass in colonies in a moist par- 
tially shaded border. Gentians may, indeed, be regarded as the most 
beautiful of hardy perennials. 
Culture. Gentians require no special care to grow them successfully. 
Grow in a rich, moist loam containing a fair amount of well-decayed 
cow manure. Best grown in masses as an edging to a partially shaded 
border or rock garden. It is advisable in all cases to mix leaf mold 
freely with the soil before planting. Top dress with well-rotted manure 
in spring. See that the plants are well supplied with moisture in dry 
weather. Gentians do not like to have roots disturbed, so do not inter- 
fere with them once they are established. Plant in fall or spring, 6 to 
8 inches apart. 
*Andrewsi Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
One of the most fascinating native plants. The flowers, which are 
tightly closed, are borne at the top of a stem from 6 to 8 inches long, 
and are an intense deep blue. Blooms best in moist places. July and 
October. 
GERBERA .- Transvaal Daisy 
Lovely tender perennials. Their brilliant sunlike flowers are produced on 
leafless stems about 18 inches high all summer. 
Culture. Grow in full sun, prefer a moist, peaty loam and should be 
protected very carefully during winter in cold regions. They may also 
be potted up in fall and will continue blooming indoors. In temperate 
sections of the country they only require a light protection. Plant in 
spring only, 6 inches apart. 
Jamesoni Giant Hybrids Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
A lovely mixture of brilliant orange, pink and yellow shadings. Avail- 
able in spring only, growing in pots, ready to start blooming. 
Gypsophila Paniculata Flora Plena 

