SEEDS OF NATIVE ALASKA PLANTS 
1942 
ADA W. SHARPLES 
COOPER'S LANDING via SEWARD, ALASKA. 








This list is issued as early in the year as it is possible to 
detePmine the seeds which may be effered, so that yeu may make yeur sé-- 
lections and order in time for fall planting. Every effert is made t« 
expedite the filling ef orders but occasionally there is unavoidable 
delay due to iselation and infrequent mails. 
In general, akpines and other wild plants frem Alaska require 
the same care and patience as these from other sectiens. Since yesur 
Succéss’in germinating and growing these seefs is dependent upen many 
facters beyond my control, no guarantee can be given. However, I. have 
hed splendid success with even the most difficult high alpines in my 
lowland garden, where there are rocks, woods soil and an open, sunny 
Slituaticn. The latter I have found very necessary here for alpines, 
but’ it is my belief that in eastern gardens some shade during the hot- 
test part of the day would be beneficial. Fertilizer in any form 
tends to over-stimulate growth and should be used with discretion. 
All seem to enjoy a mildly acid soil. 
i plant my seeds in the fall in flats and place them in cold 
framces, either covered or uncovered, for protectien not from weather 
but from accident. Snew, freezing, rain and the general action of the 
weather aid germination. Some, particularly shrubs, may be tardy in 
germinating, so the plantings should not be disturbed until after the 
second year. In ne case should the flats be allowed toe dry out. It is 
advantagesus te cembine some leaf mold and peat moss with the planting 
medium, which shauld be fine and pereus. Fall planting is recommended, 
but good results may also be obtained from early spring planting, par- 
ticularly if refrigerater treatment is given. 
In respense te many requests, in my second effering of Seeds of 
Native Alaska plants a brief description ef each species is given. :A 
number ef species net available last year are effered. Mere will be. 
adaed each year as the stock increases. Seeds are fresh from this 
season's crop. Only plants indigeneus te Alaska are included. 
Karnest effort is made te keep the nemenclature correct. 
Check or Postal Money Order payable at Seward, Alaska, sheuld * 
accempany all orders from unknown clients. , 
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SEESS 
25 cents per packet, postpaid. 
ACHILLEA BOREALIS. 18".White to pink heads. Fer the wild garden. 
ACONITUM DELPHINIFOLIUM. 2 ft. Dark blue flowers. Easy to grow. 
ACONITUM DELPHINIFOLIUM. Albino ferm of above. Fairly true from seed, 
ACTAEA ARGUTA. 18". White fls. followed by showy red berries. 
ALLIUM SIBERIGUM. 12". Bright mauve heads. A good "wild onion". 
AMELANCHIER FLORIDA.Shrub to 4 ft.Covered with white fls.Edible frt. 
