. Pennisetum Rueppelianum the mixed flower-bed or border attractive during the. summer and for the use of the spikes or panicles in a dried state in winter bouquets. Annual Varieties These are of the easiest culture, the seed may be sown where they are intended to bloom as soon as danger from frost is passed. 2638 Agrostis Nebulosa (Cloud Grass). An airy and p^,^ graceful sort, 18 inches high and looks like a line of pkt. mist when in bloom $0 10 2641 Briza Maxima (Quaking Grass). The pretty heads are in great demand for grass bouquets; 18 inches. .. 10 2644 Coix Lachrymae (Job's Tears). Broad
. Pennisetum Rueppelianum the mixed flower-bed or border attractive during the. summer and for the use of the spikes or panicles in a dried state in winter bouquets. Annual Varieties These are of the easiest culture, the seed may be sown where they are intended to bloom as soon as danger from frost is passed. 2638 Agrostis Nebulosa (Cloud Grass). An airy and p^,^ graceful sort, 18 inches high and looks like a line of pkt. mist when in bloom $0 10 2641 Briza Maxima (Quaking Grass). The pretty heads are in great demand for grass bouquets; 18 inches. .. 10 2644 Coix Lachrymae (Job's Tears). Broad, corn-like leaves and hard, shining pearly seeds; 2 feet. Per oz., 20 cts 10 2645 Eragrostis Elegans (Love Grass). Of erect growth about 18 inches high. With feathery panicles, nice for cutting 10 2654 Pennisetum Longistylum. Extremely graceful greenish-white plumes; excellent for bordering beds; 2 feet, i oz., 30 cts 10 — Rueppelianum (Purple Fountain Grass). Graceful green foliage and purplish plumes, unequalled as an edging to a bed of Cannas or other tall plants; 3 feet. Per J oz., 30 cts 10 2669 Collection of a packet each of above 6 Annual sorts, 50 cts. Perennial Varieties For large beds or groups on lawns nothing gives a finer effect than the Hardy Grasses, and they are now largely used in prominent positions in many of the finest public parks, etc. 2651 (jryneriuux Argenteum (Pampas Grais). White silvery plumes; blooms the second season; 5 feet $0 10 2647 Eulalia Zebrina (Zebra Grass). Light green, barred with creamy white across foliage; 6 feet 10 2648 — Variegata. Long, narrow, green leaves, striped with white; fine feathery plumes; 6 feet 10 2656 Pennisetum Japonicum. One of the most valuable for beds or specimens. Easily grown from seed, making nice plants the first year; 4 feet 10 2658 Stipa Pennata (Feather Grass). Delicate white, feathery bloom; flowering the second season; 2 feet 25 2661 Uniola Latifolia (Spike Grass). A native variety, with graceful droop
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