RARE PERENNIALS, ALPINE PLANTS 
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Kalmiopsis leachianum 
JASMINUM *parkeri — A rare prostrate 
shrublet from the Himalayas, with fra¬ 
grant yellow flowers on twisted tangled 
bushes of rigid stems. Full sun, in well 
drained position, with some protection 
during extreme cold weather. 75c and 
$1.00 each. 
KALMIA *polifolia microphylla — From the 
cold swampy meadows of the Rockies 
and Cascades. Dark green, leathery 
leaves and heads of bright pink flowers 
on 4 to 6 inch stems. Acid soil and plenty 
of water at the roots. 50c to $1.00 each. 
KALMIOPSIS *leachiana —A very rare and 
local shrub, belonging to the Rhododen¬ 
dron family. Found in only a few local 
spots in the wilds of Southern Oregon, it 
is very hardy and not particular as to 
soil, except that we do not recommend 
soils which are alkaline. Perfect drain¬ 
age is essential, and if some peat or leaf 
mold, and sand or silt is added to the 
soil, the shrubs will soon repay you for 
the extra trouble. Would also give some 
shade in very hot, dry climates, with 
occasional sprinklings on hot days. It 
grows from 8 to 12 inches high, spread¬ 
ing slowly by underground runners and 
also layered branches. Foliage is small 
and dark green and the flowers are pink, 
about the same size and color of a Kal- 
mia, but not as pouchy. Flowering period 
extends from May to July. $1.00 each. 
LAVANDULA *atro-purpurea nana —(Dwarf 
French Lavender) Very dwarf, 6 to 10 
inches. Silvery-grey foliage with tiny 
spikes of rich purplish-blue flowers in 
dense heads. June to Sept. 50c each. 
pedunculata —An interesting species from 
Spain. 35c each. 
Stoechas — A very distinct species from 
southern Europe with short and broad 
leaves, and short spikes of deep laven¬ 
der flowers arranged in four rows and 
crowned with a little tuft of curious pur¬ 
ple bracts. 12 to 18 inches. 25c and 35c 
each. 
officinalis —(L. vera) The true sweet lav¬ 
ender. 25c and 50c each. 
Note —All Lavandula like full sun. 
LEYCESTERIA formosa —A graceful shrub 
with handsome foliage and pendulous 
white and purple flowers, the leafy pur¬ 
ple bracts succeeded in autumn with 
purple berries. 6 ft. 50c. and $1'00 each. 
LUTKEA *pectinata —A native ground cover 
allied to Spirea. Prostrate and trailing 
undershrub, forming dense carpets of 
bright green, with 2 to 6 inch stems 
crowned with heads of white flowers, 
from June to Aug. Does best on the cool 
side of a huge rock, but will thrive un¬ 
der trees and small shrubs. 35c each. 
