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A town in northern Germany (near Hanover) that is famous as the setting for the legend of the Pied Piper.

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  • It was made in 1880, for a special purpose, and occupied the whole of one number of the local paper of Hameln, which is a quaint townlet in
  • Pennisetum alopecuroides "Hameln" sports the classic fountain shape of the species, but in a smaller form.
  • At about 3 feet high and wide, "Hameln" should be planted in sweeps of three or five to best show off the lovely white flower plumes.
  • Here's a shot of another red one peeking out from beneath the flowers of 'Hameln' pennisetum, as seen from the front porch stairs above:
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