after several seasons of trying is great. The beauty of many of these wee gems is out of all proportion 
to their size. All this, no doubt, is an old story to the inveterate collector but, judging from our corre- 
spondence, the “‘beginner’’ needs all the help and encouragement we can give. Whether you have had 
years of experience or are just starting, we welcome letters telling of your successes and failures. We 
enjoy helping you when we can and appreciate the valuable information you often send us. We cannot 
always answer your letters as promptly as we would like during the rush seasons, but we answer them 
as soon as possible. 
The demand for most ‘‘collector’s’’ plants is irregular and production costs are high, so it is not 
feasible to maintain large stocks of them. We grow a limited number each year and try to have some 
of each kind always available. Sometimes late in the season stocks are ‘sold out’’ and, in that case, we 
ask your indulgence. We urge you to order as early as possible! Occasionally you may need an unusually 
large number of one species or variety listed in this section. When we cannot supply them from the 
stock at hand, we are happy to propagate and grow the required number on receipt of an order from you. 

ADONIS *amurensis—Many petaled, 2 inch yellow flowers which 
begin to open close to the ground before the finely cut 
foliage expands but eventually reaching 8 to 10 inches. 
Late Winter and Early Spring. Deep, rich soil, sun or light 
shade. Fall delivery when dormant. $1.50 and $2.00. 
ANDROMEDA oglaucophylla (Bog Rosemary) An evergreen 
shrub with narrow, bluish-green leaves, rolled under along 
the margins, and white powder on the young branches 
and underside of the foliage. Handsome, nodding clus- 
ters of pink, urn-shaped flowers at the tips of the branches 
in mid-Spring to early Summer. 1 to 2 ft. Plant in 
rather moist, acid, peaty soil in light shade. This and the 
following are distinctive shrubs for the border or rock 
garden. They all are similar in culture and appearance. 
Pots, 75c; field, $1.25 and $1.75. 
*polifolia compacta—A lovely dwarf and compact form with 
glaucous-gray leaves and very large pink bells. From im- 
ported plants, and stock limited. A rarity and the best An- 
dromeda we have seen. 12 in. Pots, $1.00; field, $1.75. 
*polifolia montana—A compact, bushy variety with graceful, 
arching stems. The young stems and foliage are bluish-gray 
and bear pink bells. 1 to 1% ft. Pots, 75c; field, $1.25 
ANG ebileion 
*polifolia mana—Rather open plants with slender, creeping 
stems. Greener foliage and deeper rosy urns. 12 to 15 in. 
A different sort. Pots, 75c; field, $1.25 and $1.75. 
ANDROSACE—This genus includes the choicest of alpine plants 
and should be in every collection. While all are hardy, some 
require special treatment. The following are all fairly easy, 
requiring only a deep, cool soil, well-drained. Plenty of 
stone chips in and on the soil will aid in giving both the 
drainage and the cooling effect. 
**earnea Laggeri—Small rosettes of dark green foliage, very 
compact, and umbels of bright pink flowers on 2 to 3 inch 
stems. Mid-Spring. Prefers a little shade. Pots, 75c and 
$1.00. 
*sempervivoides—Compact, leafy rosettes of smooth green 
B> leaves producing heads of rose-colored flowers on stiff 
3 inch stems. A tidy spreading rarity from the Himalayas. 
Pots, $1.00 and $1.25. 
ANEMONOPSIS macrophylla—A rare and valuable plant for the 
partially shaded border with rich, deep loam. The lovely, 
waxy-crystalline, nodding flowers, lavender with darker 
shadings, are borne above the very attractive foliage on 
3 foot stems in mid- and late Summer. $1.50 and $2.00. 
ANTHEMIS *Biebersteiniana—A rare treasure of foliage and 
flowers from the mountains of Asia Minor. Spreading tufts 
of silvery, finely cut foliage bearing 6 inch stems of deep 
golden Daisies. Sharp drainage and a warm, sunny ex- 
posure. Pots, $1.00 and $1.25. 
ARABIS *Kellereri—A very rare hybrid making dwarf, compact 
tufts of somewhat silvery foliage with white flowers on 2 
to 3 inch stems. For the crevice or moraine. Pots, $1.00 
and $1.25. 
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS *media—Hybrids of uva-ursi and colum- 
biana making procumbent, much-branched bushlets to 2 
feet wide and from 1 to 2 feet high and clothed with gray- 
ish or green leaves. White or pale pink flowers, followed by 
red berries, in terminal racemes. Something new for dry, 
stony soils, in full sun. Very attractive, early Spring bloom- 
ing, evergreen shrublets. Pots, 75c; field, $1.50. 
*nummularia—Grows into small bushes seldom exceeding a 
foot in height. Very small leaves, shining green, with dainty 
pink to white flowers and red berries. Any good soil, on 
the acid side and, light shade. Rarely offered. $1.50. 
ASTER *Forrestii—A colorful dwarf Aster from Tibet. Full, 2 
B> inch flowers of long, violet rays with a warm orange center 
over tufts of rich green leaves. Well-drained soil with 
ample humus and very light shade. Early Summer. $1.00 
and $1.25. 
BETULA nmana—This dwarf Birch of the northern and Arctic 
regions makes a fine and lacy little bush, not more than 
3 or 4 feet high, and as much across. Very decorative, 
round leaves, evenly toothed. A rare and slow-growing, de- 
ciduous shrub. Pots, $1.00; field, $1.75 and $2.50. 
BOYKINIA *Jamesii—One of the most brilliant of the Saxi- 
frages. The compact mounds of neatly overlapped, deep 
green foliage are covered with masses of bright rose pink 
flowers on 6 inch stems, during mid- and late Spring. 
Give it light shade and a loose soil with plenty of humus 
and rock chips. Very rare. Pots, $1.00 and $1.25. 
CAMPANULA “arvatica—Rarity from the limiest crevices and 
screes in Spain. Forms wide mats from which rise slender 
2 to 4 inch stems with lovely violet stars. A very stony soil, 
with leafmold and lime in a lightly shaded place. Summer. 
Very rare. Pots, $1.25 and $1.50. 
*betulaefolia—As the name indicates, it has open rosettes of 
Birch-like foliage which are practically evergreen in mild 
climates. Trailing stems with pinkish buds, opening into 
large white bells in late Spring and early Summer. Loose, 
well-drained soil in very light shade. Pots, $1.00 and 
Sie2 5s 
*dasyantha—Forms tufts like Allionii but that the long nar- 
row leaves are sharply toothed. The broad bells of lavender 
blue, large and solid as in Raineri, but bearded outside with 
a fluff of fine hairs, come singly on slender 3 inch stems in 
early Summer. Stony, open soil. Pots, $1.00 and $1.25. 
**Piperi—Rare species from the Olympic Mountains of Wash- 
ington. Distinctive, shining, Holly-like foliage, 34 inch 
long, forming neat rosettes. Large, open, blue flowers on 
2 inch stems. For crevices, in stony soil with humus, east 
or north exposure. A great rarity which challenges the 
collector. Pots, $1.50. 
*Stansfieldii—A very rare and lovely hybrid with short, hairy 
leaves and 4 to 6 inch branches ending in pendant bells of 
soft, warm violet. The demand for this variety is far greater 
than the supply. Mid-Summer. Light shade and open, gritty 
soil with humus and chips, both in and on the soil. Pots, 
SlOOkand! Sil-25. 



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