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UPTON GARDENS 
Many alpine seeds germinate well only after they have been 
subjected to frost, and a snow-covering works wonders. 
In introducing the rare plants from the Colorado Rockies, we 
offer only species of distinct horticultural value. Many requests 
come for plants (usually negligible cousins of desirable species) of 
botanical rather than of aesthetic interest. These we will endeavor 
to collect if required for botanical collections. Duplicate specimens 
from our herbarium are available. We offer also photographs of 
many of the varieties listed, colored by one of our most experi¬ 
enced collectors. 
Our identification is mainly according to Coulter & Nelson’s 
Manual of Rocky Mountain Botany. 
Plants are supplied from our nursery. 
We can supply collected plants at lower prices, but we do not 
recommend them. 
Seed offered is subject to crop. Number of seeds per packet is 
determined by rarity of variety; some contain 200 seeds, some 20. 
TERMS: 
Minimum order, $1.00. 
Cash with order or satisfactory references. 
Packing free. 
Postage prepaid on seeds in U. S. A. only. 
We guarantee our plants to be true to name, vigorous and healthy. 
If not satisfactory, please return at once and we will gladly refund 
money or make adjustment. 
We can make no guarantee as to the behavior of plants or seeds 
once they have been accepted, since success depends on factors not 
under our control. 
To our customers in Great Britain and Ireland, prices may be 
computed at: 
Twenty-five cents (25c) = one shilling. 
Five dollars ($5.00) = one pound. 
Accounts may be paid either to Lloyds Bank, New St. Birming¬ 
ham, England, or to Upton Gardens, Colorado Springs, 
Colorado. 
To those interested in Alpines and Rock Gardens: 
The American Rock Garden Society, 522 Fifth Ave., New York 
City. 
The Alpine Garden Society, 71 Newman St., Oxford St., London, 
England. 
Publications of interest on Alpines and Native Plants: 
National Horticultural Magazine, 821 Washington Loan and 
Trust Bldg., Washington, D. C. 
Rock Garden Plants by Clarence Elliott, Edwin Arnold & Co. 
Botany of the Central Rocky Mountains by Coulter & Nelson, 
American Book Co. 
Rocky Mountain Flowers by Clements and Clements, The H. W. 
Wilson Co. 
