Dreer's garden book : seventy-fourth annual edition 1912 . cross betweenthe fine-leaved P. Ilueppelionnin, which is illustrated in theborder of grasses shown on page 219 of this book, and whichwas unquestionably the most effective piece of bedding at thePan-American Exposition, and the red-leaved P. Macrophyl-lum Atrosanguiiieum introduced by us from New Guineaa few years ago. This new variety originated with Prof. Cowell at the Botani-cal Gardens, Buffalo, N. Y., and combines the good points ofboth of its parents. The foliage is somewhat wider than P. Ruep-pelidniim, and it has the dark, copp
Dreer's garden book : seventy-fourth annual edition 1912 . cross betweenthe fine-leaved P. Ilueppelionnin, which is illustrated in theborder of grasses shown on page 219 of this book, and whichwas unquestionably the most effective piece of bedding at thePan-American Exposition, and the red-leaved P. Macrophyl-lum Atrosanguiiieum introduced by us from New Guineaa few years ago. This new variety originated with Prof. Cowell at the Botani-cal Gardens, Buffalo, N. Y., and combines the good points ofboth of its parents. The foliage is somewhat wider than P. Ruep-pelidniim, and it has the dark, coppery bronze color of 3facro-pliyllnm Atrosancjuiiieum. The plumes are of a tawnycrimson color. It grows 3 to 3i feet high. A distinct andvaluable addition to our list of tender grasses. 25 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. NEIJV OAHEIAS. We offer on pages 116 to 155 a very select list of the latestintroductions in Dahlias of all types. We have also a Special Catalogue of Dahlias, in which OTei500 varieties are described. Copy free on PeNNISKHIM ClPREUM. We offer a splendid new Hardy Pennisetum this season. See page 201, 132
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