Dreer's garden book 1919 (1919) Dreer's garden book 1919 dreersgardenbook1919henr Year: 1919 [lllIHWADRHR-PHILAmPtJIAfA- RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS 89 ORNAMENTAL GRASSES The ornamental Grasses serve the double purpose of rendering 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. For large beds or groups on lawns nothing gives a finer effect, and they are now largely used in prominent positions in many of the finest public parks, etc. The following are the most popular varieties; ^^^ p 2638 Agrostis Nebulosa (
Dreer's garden book 1919 (1919) Dreer's garden book 1919 dreersgardenbook1919henr Year: 1919 [lllIHWADRHR-PHILAmPtJIAfA- RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS 89 ORNAMENTAL GRASSES The ornamental Grasses serve the double purpose of rendering 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. For large beds or groups on lawns nothing gives a finer effect, and they are now largely used in prominent positions in many of the finest public parks, etc. The following are the most popular varieties; ^^^ p 2638 Agrostis Nebulosa ( Gloud Grass). An airy and graceful an- nual Grass, grows 18 inches high and looks like a line of mist when iu bloom. Beautiful to mix with cut flowers 10 2641 Briza Maxima {Quaking Grass). In great demand for grass bouquets 5 2644 Coix Lachrymae {Job's Tears). Broad, corn-like leaves and bard, shining pearly seeds; annual. Per oz., 20 cts. ........ 5 2646 Erlanthus Kavennae {Hardy Pampas). Perennial; exqui- site plumes resembling the Pampas 10 2647 Eulalia Zebrina (Zebra Grass). Light green, barred with creamy white. Variegation runs across foliage 10 2648 — Variegata. Long, narrow, green leaves, striped with white; fine feathery plumes; very ornamental 10 2651 Oynerium Argenteum {Pampas Grass). White silvery plumes; perennial; blooms the second season 10 2654 Fennisetum Longistylutn. Extremely graceful greenish- white plumes; excellent for beds; annual; 2 feet. J oz., 25 cts. 5 2655 —Rueppelianum {I'ur- ple Fountain Grass). Graceful green foliage and purplish plumes, unequal- led as an edging to a bed of Cannas or other tall plants; annual; 3 feet. (See cut.) Per i-oz., 30 cts 10 2656 — Japonicum. A new Ornamental Grass Pbnnisetum Rueppelianum hardy variety, and oneof the most valuable for beds or specimens. Easily grown from seed, making nice plants the first year 10 2658 Stipa Pennata {^Fea- ther Grass). Perennial, beautiful, delicate white, teahery bloom; flowerin
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