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air to the patio and outdoor living-room. 
Al. GRASSES are chiefly used as border plants and often give a real tropical 
Lawn grasses are a vital part of every landscape picture. No matter how many fine speci- 
mens any planting may boast nor how pretentious the dwelling may be, they are lost without 
a good lawn. A beautiful carpet of rich green grass is the indispensable final touch. ’ ; 
Blue Stem St. Augustine Grass is the most desirable of all permanent grasses for this 
section. However, we now have many fine healthy sods which contain quite an amount of 
native grasses, and when kept in good condition they make a first-class lawn. For all practical 
purposes they serve very well. 
BERMUDA GRASS (Cynodon dactylon). A 
favorite lawn grass in the lower South. 
CARPET GRASS (Azonopus compressus). A 
valuable lawn grass resembling St. Aug- 
ustine Grass and retaining its color well 
in cool weather. For low, heavy soil. 
CENTIPEDE GRASS (Eremochloa ophiur- 
oides). A fine lawn and fair pasture grass, 
thoroughly tested at the Florida Experi- 
ment Station. Withstands drought. 
LIRIOPE muscari. Broad, dark green, 
grass-like leaves, and lavender-blue flow- 
ers in dense spikes followed by black 
berries. Used as border plant, a ground- 
cover, and a potted plant. 
Liriope muscari yariegata. A beautiful 
yellow-striped or variegated form. 
spicata. Leaves very narrow. Flowers 
lilac to almost white. Fine ground-cover. 
OPHIOPOGON japonicum. A low-grow- 
ing variety with very narrow, dark green 
leaves. An excellent ground-cover. 
ST. AUGUSTINE GRASS (Stenotaphrum 
secundatum). A broad-leaved grass excel- 
lent for shady locations. May be grown 
near salt water. 
Blue Stem St. Augustine Grass. Stronger, 
tougher, and resistant to chinch-bu 
Keeps its color better and stands more 
dry weather. At home in sun or shade. 
JACK O. 
LIRIOPE MUSCARI 
The Big Blue Liriope 
HOLMES, INC., TAMPA, FLORIDA 
