RARE PERENNIALS, ALPINE PLANTS 
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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 and 
$1.50 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. 35c and 50c 
each. 
officinalis —(L. vera) The true sweet lav¬ 
ender. 25c and 50c each. 
Note —All Lavandula like full sun. 
LEUCOTHOE davisi, Dwarf Form —An espe¬ 
cially fine form of this Oregon native 
shrub. Freely branching, growing to 12- 
15 inches high. Heavily clothed with 
deep-green glossy leaves, half an inch wide 
and about 2 inches long. The pure white 
pendant flowers, resembling those of 
Lily of the Valley, are freely borne on 
the numerous short spikes in the spring. 
Acid soil, rich in humus. Young plants, 
$2.50 each. 
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. 
* Alpines or Rock plants. 
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. 
Magnolia lennei 
MAGNOLIA lennei —Makes a shrubby tree 
with broad foliage and large cup-shaped 
white flowers, deep crimson outside, in 
May. Two year old grafted, $3.50. 
parviflora —One of the choicest Magnolias, 
growing into small trees. Cup-shaped 
white flowers, 3 to 4 inches across, pink 
sepals and a delightful fragrance. Two 
year grafted, $3.50. 18-24 inches, $5.00. 
Larger size accordingly. 
ONONIS hircina — A leguminose subshrub 
with pretty foliage and long racemes of 
large pink and white Pea-shaped flow¬ 
ers all summer. Well-drained sandy soil, 
in full sun and very little water during 
the summer months. 18 to 24 inches. 50c 
each. 
PACHYSANDRA terminalis — (Japanese 
Spurge) Bright glossy foliage, 8 to 12 
inches high. Excellent ground cover for 
all shady places and the only plant 
which will thrive under pine trees. Har¬ 
dier than ivy or any other dwarf shade 
loving ground cover. Soon makes a dense 
carpet. 15c and 25c each. 
