. Bed of Ornamental. Grasses. The Border is Formed of Pennisbtum Rueppelianum, Which We Offer Under Garden and Greenhouse Plants Hardy Ornamental Grasses. The ornamental grasses, exclusive of the Bamboos, can be used with telling effect in borders, large beds, or by the margin of ponds and lakes. They are often used with small shrubs and medium-sized trees in wide borders. The Eulalias, planted singly on lawns where the soil is deep and rich, take care of themselves, and grow rapidly into large specimens. In large, round beds, with ornamental Grasses as the principal feature, the effect is hei
. Bed of Ornamental. Grasses. The Border is Formed of Pennisbtum Rueppelianum, Which We Offer Under Garden and Greenhouse Plants Hardy Ornamental Grasses. The ornamental grasses, exclusive of the Bamboos, can be used with telling effect in borders, large beds, or by the margin of ponds and lakes. They are often used with small shrubs and medium-sized trees in wide borders. The Eulalias, planted singly on lawns where the soil is deep and rich, take care of themselves, and grow rapidly into large specimens. In large, round beds, with ornamental Grasses as the principal feature, the effect is heightened by the addition of such plants as Cannas or dwarfer flowering plants near the margin. The tallest of the Grasses is the Giant Reed (Arundo Donax). A small plant will soon establish itself and grow from 12 to 20 feet in height. In large, round beds this is the best of all the species for the central position. A less hardy form has variegated leaves growing 8 to 10 feet in height. It keeps its color well throughout the summer • months. The Hardy Pampas (Erianthus Ravennae) comes next in height to the green-leaved Arundo. It is not far behind the gorgeous Pampas (Gynerium) when in bloom. It attains a height of 10 to 12 feet under ordinary conditions. All of the Grasses, but especially the Arundo and Erianthus, do best when given a heavy soil, enriched with manure and an abundant supply of water. Eulalia Japonica Variegata and Zebrina are probably the handsomest of the variegated Grasses, growing 6 feet high, and as much in diameter; the variety E. Gracillima Univittata is a narrow-leaved species, with a light band down the centre of each leaf. Among the small-growing kinds, for a dwarf tufted border, Festuca Glauca has no equal. Arrhenatherum bulbosum variegatum. A pretty dwarf tufted Grass; leaves green and white; 6 to 8 inches. 25 cts. each; $ per doz. Arundo Donax ( Great Reed). A magnificent variety grow- ing to a height of 20 feet. 25 cts. each; $ per doz. V
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