*8. Sisyrinchlum inflatum, “GRASS WID0W”*9. Viola trinervata, TWO-TONE COULEE 
(Known and described as grandiflorum VIOLET. This alert rare violet 
and Olsynium). This dainty kin of the Iris dwells near the Grand Coulee Dam, is native 
with grass-like leaves, bears a cluster of only in central Washington. A fragrant 
open lavender flowers in early spring, nod- little gem of early spring, one of our most 
ding gaily on erect 8” stems, filling meadows distinctive plants. Petals of lilac and purple 
with a bright haze for two to three weeks. It with yellow base make it showy out of pro- 
is perfect with early yellows. Foliage vanish- portion to its size, and a delicate fragrance 
es in summer, permitting liberal use among adds to its rarity. The flowers show in 
later rock-garden flowers. Easy and per- March or early April from a deep nest of 
manent in any soil with spring moisture, fuzzy gray foliage that opens as unique 
sun or light shade. Set root-clusters 2” deep leaves cleft into pointed lobes. On sunny 
in fall. 4 strong roots .50c; 10 for $1.00 
25 for $2.(X). 
*10. Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, WESTERN 
BEARBERRY,t Kin-ni-kin-nick, 
(Indian name, from use in smoking). An 
expanding year-round carpet of deep 
green, graced in spring by waxy pink 
flowers and in winter by bright red ber¬ 
ries. Highly commended for refined 
ground cover, in rock garden, or to drape 
sandy banks. Much used to protect slopes 
from erosion, gradually forming dense 
evergreen mats several feet across, richly 
bronzed in winter. Handsome in rock 
garden and beneath trees and shimbisi. 
This vigorous western type is not difficult 
to establish in porous or well-drained soil 
in sun or shade. Set 2 to 3 feet apart for 
(luick compact cover. Illustrated on 
this page. 
Fine 1-yr. plants 6” i[o 8” runners 45c; 
3 for .$1.25; 10 for .$3.75; 100 for $35.00 
Large 2-yr. plants 12 to 15” runners 60('; 
3 for .$1.50; 10 for ,$4.25. 
A natural ground cover 
of Western Bearberry 
scabland foliage disappears soon after 
flowering. But with garden moisture the 
leaves continue into summer. Plant in 
porous or gravelly well drained soil in full 
sun, fall or very early spring, where soil 
dries out in summer. Set crowns of fleshy 
roots 3” apart in groups, and 4” below 
surface. 
Fine mature crowns 2 for 50c; 5 for $1.00; 
12 for $2.00. 
11. Clematis Columbiana, EARLY BLUE 
CLEMATIS. This half-wood hardy climber, 
growing 15 ft. or more and held firmly by 
twining cleft leaves, is one of the North¬ 
west’s most admirable natives. Showy open 
petaled flowers of deep blue or purple 2” 
to 4” across make strtiklng early May color 
among shrubs or tree branches. A handsome 
vine for draping low trees and garden walls. 
Grows rapidly in rich moist soil, preferring 
semi-shade. Plant fall or spring. 
Sturdy 2-yr. plants 45c; 3 for $1.25; 10 
for $3.75. 
12. Coptis occidentalis, GOLDTHREAD, f 
For the wild or shaded garden. This ever¬ 
green naitive of mountain woods on the Idaho 
border has deep-cut shining dark green 
triple lobed leaves that soon form a hand¬ 
some mass of foliage 8” tall, with small 
white flow’ers in early summer. One of our 
most beautiful ground-covers for shaded 
moist peaty or woodland soil. Spreads by 
ytdlow underground runners. Place the 
horizontal roots 3” below surface, fall or 
^pl•ing. 
Strong collected clumps. 3.5c; 3 for .$1.00; 
10 for $2.50. 
13. Cornus canadensis, BUNCHBERRY. 
In foliage, flowers and fruit this native of 
our rich pine woods suggests a tiny flower¬ 
ing dogwood. S-howy white flowers in sum¬ 
mer and clusters of bright red berries in 
fall are both framed by neat oval leaves 
a fe\v inches high. Spreads by woody root¬ 
stocks. Fine in shaded wild garden. Requires 
acid soil with plenty of leaf-mold or humus, 
and time to establish. Set roots horizontal 
2” below surface in moist soil, fall or spring. 
Strong collected clumps 35c; 3 for .$1.00; 
10 for ,$2.50. 
*'■—desirable for rock garden 
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