. Creations by Fruitland Nurseries : the South's favorite established in August - Georgia 1856. Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Georgia; Flowers Catalogs; Trees Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. 30 Fruitland Nurseries • The South's Oldest Nursery • Augusta, Ga. HARDY ORNAMENTAL GRASSES • Unusual effects and delightful contrasts can be obtained by combining Orna- mental Grasses with hardy plants in the garden borders. Grasses are also effective as ornamental screens and for bordering garden pools, or for mass- planting along the walk or driveway and in groups on the lawn. As
. Creations by Fruitland Nurseries : the South's favorite established in August - Georgia 1856. Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Georgia; Flowers Catalogs; Trees Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. 30 Fruitland Nurseries • The South's Oldest Nursery • Augusta, Ga. HARDY ORNAMENTAL GRASSES • Unusual effects and delightful contrasts can be obtained by combining Orna- mental Grasses with hardy plants in the garden borders. Grasses are also effective as ornamental screens and for bordering garden pools, or for mass- planting along the walk or driveway and in groups on the lawn. As the Grasses are perfectly hardy, they live from year to year and are continually increasing in beauty and in size of clumps. ARUNDO—Giant Reed Arundo donax (Giant Reed). A fine hardy variety with long, green leaves. A. donax variegata (Striped Giant Reed). A hardy, vigorous variety with long leaves, striped green and white. Very striking. Strong roots, 25 cents each; $ for 10. BAMBUSA. See Phyllostachys. CORTADERIA (Gynerium)—Pampas Grass Cortaderia argentea (Common Pampas Grass). Silvery, plume-like spikes of flowers. An old favorite for grouping on the lawn. C. Roi de Roses (Pink Pampas Grass). Plumes very compact, of a delicate rose-color. A beautiful and scarce variety. All Cortaderias: Each 10 Extra heavy clumps $ $ Heavy Extra strong clumps 75 Strong clumps 50 EXOTIC BAMBOOS Pew plants, not even the palms, give such a graceful tropical appearance to the general landscape as do the various Bamboos. They thrive in any location, wet or dry, but for the first and second year they must be given water during the dry periods if planted in dry places. Bamboos are desirable for screening unsightly objects, and by the third season after planting they will be effective for this purpose. The dried cane may be used for light fences, fishing-rods, and similar purposes. Bambusa multiplex distichia (Fern-Bamboo). 12 to 15 ft. A graceful, dwarf
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