VIOLA 
ERYTHRONIUM 
IRIS DOUGLASIANA 
IiEWISIA 
The Lewisia is truly a Western American native. Their require¬ 
ments are sharp drainage and with the exception of the decidu¬ 
ous species require a little shade. 
Columbianum —Pink and white striped flowers, 6 to 10-inch 
stems. 25c each, 3 for 65c. 
Columbianum roseum —Flat rosettes of dark green leaves, rosy- 
purple flowers on 6 to 10-inch stems. May to Nov. 35c each, 
3 for 95c. 
Howelli— Rosettes of broad evergreen leaves 3 to 4 inches long 
and flat on ground, with flowers of pink with deeper stripe down 
center of petals on 10-inch stems. (See illustration.) 35c each, 
3 for 95c. 
LILIUM. See our list of Lily Bulbs. 
PENTSTEMONS 
This is truly an American genus, and the indispensable ones 
come from our state. We are listing a few of the native ones for 
range of color. Open sun, ordinary loam. 
Barrettae —Dwarf shrubby evergreen, silvered foliage, spikes of 
lilac purple flowers. 35c each, 3 for 95c. 
Cardwelli— Evergreen shrub 8 to 10 inches, bright .purple flow¬ 
ers, blooms over a long period each year. 35c each, 3 for 95c. 
Menziesii —Evergreen creeper, small leaves, blue or purple flow¬ 
ers on 4-inch stems. 25c each, 3 for 65c. 
Rupicola —The most beautiful of all. evergreen shrub, compact 
growth, greyish foliage and bright reddish pink flowers. One of 
the best alpine shrubs for dry rocky places. 35c each, 3 for 95c. 
PHLOX 
Here in the Northwest are to be found Native Phlox that have 
an important place in the choicer alpine and rock plants. We are 
listing a few of the choicer ones out of this large list of Native 
Phlox. 
There are very few other plants that have as long a blooming 
period as the Viola, which is an added need to the garden. The 
majority require a sunny position, in a sandy, well drained soil 
with leaf-mold or peat. 25c each, 3 for 65c. 
Adunca —Native evergreen with small heart-shaped foliage and 
dark blue flowers on 4-inch stems. Blooms in the spring and 
again in August. 
Beckwitlii —The two upper petals of the flower are purple and 
the others are pale violet. 
Cuneata —Wedge-shaped leaves and pretty flowers of purple and 
white. 
Halli — The best of our deciduous natives. The upper petals are 
rich purple, the others cream yellow. Does best if given shade 
during summer months. 
Sylvestris rosea — Fine rosy-pink flowers, rather dwarf. Re¬ 
quires water during summer. Sun or light shade. 
Trinervata — Deciduous native with finely cut foliage. Upper 
petals are dark blue and the others pale blue to white with yellow 
base. 
Clirysantha — Flowers of rich yellow 'within, maroon on back. 
A deciduous variety with finely cut foliage. Very choice and rare. 
Nuttale var. pramorsa — Large wooly leaf, 4 to 6 inches, ever¬ 
green, free flowering, yellow. Blooms May and June. 
NATIVE FERNS 
ADIANTUM FEDATUM (Hardy Maidenhair) 
The hardy American Maidenhair is the most attractive of our 
Ferns. The stems are black with delicate green fronds. Its natural 
haunts are in rich soil of slight hollows in moist hilly woods, 
therefore we can, with little trouble, naturalize their wants. 
Clumps set out must be given deep peaty soil and the protection 
of ample shade; then the beauty of the plant will grow as if it 
were in its dim wild home. 50c each, 6 for $2.50. 
Adsurgens — Evergreen trailer, dense mats of bright green foli¬ 
age. The large flowers of salmon-pink varying to white are 
clustered on stems 3 to 6 inches high. Full sun but must have 
plenty of root moisture and gritty drainage. 35c each, 3 for 95c. 
Caespitosa —A very rare species, compact with pale lavender or 
white flowers, requires a very stony soil for perfect drainage, 
full sun. 50c each, 3 for $1.25. 
Diffusa — For neatness in growth and best in flower, this Phlox 
outranks them all. The flowers are pink, lavender or white. Treat 
as P. caespitosa. 50c each, 3 for $1.25. 
Divaricata — Blue Phlox. Lavender blue flowers on 12-inch 
stems. 25c each, 3 for 65c. 
ASPLENIUM TRICHOMANES (Dwarf or Maidenhair Spleenwort) 
Tucked away in clinks of shaded rocks, will be found this dain¬ 
tiest of all Ferns. The fronds densely clustered, 6 inches long 
and about 1 inch wide, are arranged in spreading rosettes, facing 
the source of light, making a beautiful color contrast by its dark 
green pinnae and shining purplish-brown stalks. Wants peaty soil. 
25c each, 6 for $1.25. 
ASFIDITJM ACRCSTICHOIDES (Wood Fern) 
An evergreen species. The fronds are a glossy rich green. Very 
good for colonizing in cool shady places. Deep soil well watered. 
18 inch. 35c each, 6 for $1.95. 
SILENE 
Acaulis —Solid mats of bright moss-like foliage, covered with 
almost stemless pink flowers. June to August. Does best in a 
gritty, well-drained soil in light shade. 25c each, 3 for 65c. 
Hooker! —A wonderful native, of prostrate habit. The foliage is 
a soft grey and large deeply fringed flowers of pink. Light sandy 
soil and full sun, no water during the summer months. 25c each, 
3 for 65c. 
Ingram! —The flowers are of a deeper pink than S. hookeri, which 
it resembles, and are more erect and more floriferous. 35c each, 
3 for 95c. ' 
SYNTHYRIS 
These little “Alpine Violets” are found growing in the dense 
shade of the woods, and delight in a leaf-mold or peaty soil, with 
plenty of moisture during the growing season. They bloom very 
early in the spring. 25c each, 3 for 65c. 
Rotundifolia —Large rounded leaves, spikes of lavender or pale 
blue flowers. 
Stellata —Reniform leaves and 6-inch spikes of deep blue flow¬ 
ers; the most robust of all. 
Sweetseri —Dark blue or violet form of S. rotundifolia. 
cheilanthes gracillima 
A dwarf, compact rock Fern, with ciliate fronds of an exquisite 
delicacy. About 4 inches. This species prefers northern or east¬ 
ern exposure. 35c each, 6 for $1.95. 
DRYOPTERIS MARGINALES 
The fronds are almost leathery in texture, having a blue green 
color. IS to 24 inches. It loves loose rocks, part shade. 35c each, 
6 for $1.95. 
POLYSTICHUM ANDERSONI 
This Fern is rather tall for use in the rockery, but is suitable 
for shady places or corners. Wants light shade. A very rare 
species. 75c each, 6 for $4.00. 
POLYSTICHUM LONCHITIS (Mountain Holly Fern) 
Rare species. Fronds are dark green, 12 to 15 inch. Wants 
shade. 50c each, 6 for $2.50. 
WOODSIA SCOPULINUM 
The woodsia Ferns are rare little rock loving plants. The fronds 
growing in rosettes or tufts, very dwarf. Wants peaty well drained 
soil, half shade. 50c each, 6 for $2.50. 
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