NATIVE Gardens of eastern -Washington 
(Between the Rocky Mountains and Cascades) 
Box 270, Spokane, Y/ashington. 
Bulletin Ni;imber 5, _ March 15, 1938 _ Second Year 
ORNAiSNTAL SHRUBS — ROCK GARDEN PLANTS — NATIVE PERENNIALS 
HERE ARE THREE OiOHPS OF TIiE CHOICEST shrubs and perennials of the Columbia Lava 
Plateau, tested and proved for easy growth, floral beauty and landscaping value. All 
are vigorous young plants, grown by us with few exceptions on dry upland, with unusu¬ 
ally strong roots and stocky medium-height tops that are easy to establish v^-ith the 
simple starting care and conditions stated. They are inured to severe cold and to 
hot drouth, and are hardy throughout the U, S, 
Ordering, packing, shipping : Shipments last year were safely made to Maine, Massa¬ 
chusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Georgia, Texas,. California and nearer states, 
arriving fresh and sound. Shipping time to New York or Boston is four to six days. 
Plants ordered airmail should reach you anywhere in the U. S, within ten days. 
Unless you name a special arrival date, after April 1 your shipment will leave Spokane 
by mail or express within a day or tvfo days of receiving order, packed carefully in 
damp moss with oiled paper and heavy outer v^rapper. List of labeled contents, plant¬ 
ing instructions and report card go with each shipment. State or Federal inspection 
certificate assures freedom from disease and pests. Prices include delivery, no 
added shipping cost. Send proper amount by check or money order. No C.O.D, shipments. 
Planting and care : Early April is best in most states, first half of May is safe, 
later vj-ith special care in hot spells after new grovrth has started. Shading is help¬ 
ful, Removal of half leaf surface by pruning aids root growth. Pack soil firmly but 
water lightly unless soil is well drained. Stir surface during summer. Light fall 
mulch is good. The secret of success is to have thrifty well-rooted plants kept 
moist until planted, and set in proper soil before growth starts. Vie have reserve 
stock for late orders, held back by cool northern exposure. 
Soil requirements t Most of these native plants after starting thrive in ordinary 
soil without care. Many prefer light porous soil and full sunshine, A few need 
moist shade, and these welcome rotted leaves or peat to make the soil slightly acid. 
Heavy soil may be lightened with sand or humus. Most of these Western plants grovr 
on poor porous ground that is dry much of the year. Avoid over-rich soil. Good 
drainage is most essential of all. Protect roots and crovms from excess moisture in 
cold wet weather. 
Success depends on many factors which you can control. We will do our part by 
providing healthy well-rooted plants in sound condition. We are as eager for your 
success with these distinctive new plants as you are. May they richly rev>rard your 
hopes and efforts. 
iJAvTIVE GARDENS 
Box 270 
Spokane, Y/ash, 
