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Silver
A precious metal with the highest electrical conduction properties of any metal. It is used mainly in jewelry, photography, and for scientific and industrial purposes. It has been used as the basis for currencies in the past. Silver is traded as a commodity on various security exchanges. Like many precious metals, silver is volatile but generally maintains relatively high prices.


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Variously called Susuki, Japanese Silver Grass and Eularia, the autumn performance of this ornamental grass is among the best and, as flowers and foliage can be left standing through the winter, it will be giving you pleasure until spring - dewy and frosty mornings in bright winter sunshine bring out the best in the grasses.
As a bedding plant, ornamental grasses such as black fountain grass, Egyptian papyrus, lemon grass, Pink Muhly grass, Red fountain grass, Umbrella grass, Tricolor society garlic, Northern sea oats, Pampas grass, Cortaderia selloana, and Japanese silver grass have found valuable placement in office building landscapes.
Chinese silver grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Kleine Fontane') produces lovely sprays of light brown seed heads in summer.
 
 
 
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