. Bed of Ornamental Grasses at Pan-Americn Exposition, Buffalo, N. Y., 1901 Hardy Ornamental Grasses. For single specimens, beds or groups on the lawn, nothing gives a finer effect than these ; they are now largely used in promi- nent positions in nearly all of the public parks, etc. Our large display of these Grasses in a long, irregular-shaped border at the Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo in 1901 attracted much attention, and we were awarded a Gold Medal for same. In con- nection with the Hardy Grasses we wish to call attention to Pennisetum Rueppelianum, which formed the border of the ab
. Bed of Ornamental Grasses at Pan-Americn Exposition, Buffalo, N. Y., 1901 Hardy Ornamental Grasses. For single specimens, beds or groups on the lawn, nothing gives a finer effect than these ; they are now largely used in promi- nent positions in nearly all of the public parks, etc. Our large display of these Grasses in a long, irregular-shaped border at the Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo in 1901 attracted much attention, and we were awarded a Gold Medal for same. In con- nection with the Hardy Grasses we wish to call attention to Pennisetum Rueppelianum, which formed the border of the above bed. It is a most beautiful annual ornamental Grass, and on account of its slender, graceful habit is especially adapted for use in con- nection with the hardy varieties. Description and price of Pennisetum will be found on page 141. ArundO Donax {Great Reed). A magnificent variety, grow- ing to a height of 15 feet, and forming dense clumps. 25 cts. each ; $ per doz. Variegata. A beautiful variegated form of the above. Foliage creamy-white and green; growing 6 to 8 feet high. 25 cts. each; $2 50 per doz. â ilacrophylla Glauca {Giant Reed). A remarkably strong- growing variety, attaining a height of 15 feet, with foliage 'Si to 4 inches wide, much closer jointed than the type; the leaves are of a dark glossy-green on the upper surface, and of a glaucous color underneath. It forms denser and niore majestic-looking plants than A. Donax. 50 cts. each. â Phragmites Aurea Variegata. A desirable variegated- leaved sort, especially suited for growing in low, wet ground, where it will attain a height of 4 to 5 feet. 35 cts. each. Elymus Glaucus {Blue Lyme Grass, or Wild Rye). A hand- some Grass, with narrow glaucous silvery foliage; well adapted for planting in the border or on the edge of beds containing some of the taller sorts; 3feet high. 15 cts. each ; $ per doz. ErianthUS Ravennai {Plume Grass, or Hardy Pampas). Grows from 9 to 12 feet high, frequently throwing up fr
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