. Gypsophila Elegans Alba Grandiflora Ornamental Grass Pennisetum Rueppelianum Ornamental Grasses The ornamental Grasses serve ihe 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: PEr pkt. 2638 Agrostis Nebulosa {Cloud Grass). An airy and grace- ful annual Grass, grows 18 in- c
. Gypsophila Elegans Alba Grandiflora Ornamental Grass Pennisetum Rueppelianum Ornamental Grasses The ornamental Grasses serve ihe 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: PEr pkt. 2638 Agrostis Nebulosa {Cloud Grass). An airy and grace- ful annual Grass, grows 18 in- ches high and looks like a line of mist when in bloom. Beau- tiful to mix with cut flowers. 10 2640 Arundo Donax (Great Reed). Magnificent hardy sort 10 2641 Briza Maxima (Quaking Grass). bouquets 5 2644 Coix Lachrymae (Job's Tears). Broad, corn-like leaves and hard, shining pearly seeds; annual. Per oz., 20 cts 5 2646 Erianthus Ravennae (Hardy Pampas). Perennial; exquisite 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 Gynerium Argenteum (Pampas Grass). White silvery plumes; perennial ; blooms the second season 10 26~>4 Pennisetum Longistylum. Extremely graceful greenish-white plumes; excellent for beds; annual; 2 feet. ^ oz., 25 cts 5 2655 — Rueppelianum (Purple Fountain Grass). Graceful green foliage and purplish plumes, unequalled as an edging to a bed of Cannas or other tall plants; annual; 3 feet. (See cut.) Per J oz., 30 cts. . 10 2656 — Japonicum. A new hardy variety, and one of the most valuable for beds or specimens. Easily grown from seed, making nice plants the first year 10 2661 Uniola Latifolia (Spike Grass). A pretty native perennial variety, with very ornamental graceful drooping panicles, 3 to 4 feet 10 2669 Collection of Grasses. 12 varieties, noted
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