RARE PERENNIALS, ALPINE PLANTS 
HYPERICUM, Continued. 
*corsicum—While we doubt that this is 
the correct name, it is the name under 
which we bought it, and must wait until 
we can have it identified before we can 
give it the correct name. It is one of the 
most interesting of all Hypericums. 
Makes neat shrubs of very rigid stems, 
clothed with small leathery leaves which 
have wavy margins of lighter green and 
which emit a very pungent but pleasant 
scent when bruised. Bright yellow flow- 
ers in July and August. 12 to 18 inches. 
50c each. 
*empetrifolium prostratum—Makes a solid 
carpet, rooting as it creeps along. Heath- 
like foliage and golden flowers all sum- 
mer. New and choice. 50c each. 
*fragile—Large flowers of gold on trailing 
stems, making mats 10 to 15 inches 
across. 35c each. 
*rhodopeum — A very distinctive species 
with silvery-grey foliage and fine golden 
flowers. Attractive throughout the year 
8 inches. 35c each. 
*yakushimense—A perfectly prostrate spe- 
cies, small dark green leaves and small 
golden cup-like flowers all summer. 50c 
each. 
JASMINUM #*parkeri — A rare prostrate 
-shrublet from the Himalayas, with fra- 
grant yellow flowers on twisted tangled 
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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. 75c, $1.00, 
and $1.50 each. 

KALMIOPSIS LEACHEANA 
