There is a pestilent bramble, called Rubus macropetala, with which I 
struggle, when the birds bring it into the garden. But in July, in waste places, 
it produces the luscious Oregon wild blackberry. You have noticed how every 
outdoor sport has its own particular costume ? The traditional blackberrying 
costume includes a gingham sunbonnet and long black cotton stockings 
drawn over the arms, with a hole cut to let the fingers through the toe. 
You can still get gingham sunbonnets, if you look in the right place, but oh, 
how scarce long black cotton stockings have grown! More about blackberries 
in the fall, when Marion Hardy’s jam is ready to sell. 
Please Read: All the bulbs are sent postpaid, IF the order is accompanied 
by cash. Otherwise, I send them by express, C. O. D. 
The other day I had a hurry call for holly for an eastern magazine 
to photograph in color for its Christmas number. I went to the orchard 
providing myself with a can -of red lacquer, for after all this is only August, 
but there were enough sprays with last winter’s berries still red, so I didn’t 
have to paint the green ones. • . . If you want my holly folder sent you 
with a nice list of Christmas greens and delicacies, drop me a postcard. 
Kalmiopsis leachiana is a rare and attractive rock garden plant that has 
recently caught the attention of gardeners the world over. It was discovered 
a few years ago by a Portland, Oregon, botanist, Mrs. John R. Leach, and 
now fine little potgrown plants from cuttings are available for a dollar each, 
plus postage. It is related to the rhododendrons and the kalmias. Write Max 
Ruff, S. E. Foster Road and Lenox St., Portland, Oregon. 
Do you want the next issue of Trowel and Typewriter? A post card will 
bring it. 
Time to plant Crocus zonatus, if you want its exquisite autumn flowers 
of palest silvery orchid. 5c each . 
If you have access to the Bulletin of the Garden Club of America, an 
article in the May number will give you more information about growing 
Little Daffodils than I have room to include here. 
CHILDREN AND BULBS 
Start your child’s gardening interest with my BULB GIFT FOR A CHILD. 
12 bulbs, 2 each of 6 kinds, chosen for their appeal to a child. 6 little 
painted markers and a letter to the child telling him the meaning of bulbs, 
how to grow them. Postpaid, $1. Order now, for September delivery. For 
school groups, special rates. 
Do you want my list of Oregon wildflower seeds? 
Reference: U. S. National Bank, Portland, Oregon. 
