GAULTHERIA—continued 
*tricophylla—A lustrous creeping species from the Himalayas 
and very rare in cultivation. Thin upright stems to 4 inches 
carrying small oval leaves of rich, glossy green and mar- 
gined by short, stiff, brown hairs. Lovely pink bells with 
red sepals in late Spring followed by large blue berries. 
To our knowledge not offered before in this country. Pots, 
Sli Deandep2 Or 
GAYLUSSACIA *brachycera—Related to Vacciniums, making 
low, evergreen bushlets with heads of pinkish, pitcher-like 
flowers in late Spring, followed by the blue berries in the 
Summer. Peaty, acid soil in light shade. 12 to 18 in. A 
very refined plant. The tiny, glossy leaves take on brilliant 
scarlet shades in the Autumn. Choice and rare. $1.50. 
GENISTA (Broom)—The remarks about Cytisus apply to Ge- 
nista also. Unique shrubs for sunny, dry locations. 
*“horrida—A very rare and choice, spiny shrub. Forms silvery 
balls with yellow flowers during early Summer. Requires a 
very well-drained positon with plenty of grit in the soil and 
full sun. 6 inches or more, in time. Like Erinacea, a ‘‘hedge- 
hog’’. Different. Pots, $1.00; field, $1.50. 
*<pilosa—One of the most dwarf and compact of all Genistas. 
Creeping, with very small foliage and yellow flowers, from 
late Spring to early Summer. A dainty, slow-growing gem. 
Pots, 7/5c; field, $1.00. 
GENTIANA—The Gentians furnish the scree and rock gardens 
with some of their most glorious subjects. No color can 
compare with the blue of Gentiana acaulis and its forms. 
While some are rather difficult, there are many which are 
comparatively easy and all will repay any effort made to give 
them conditions to their liking. The alpine species, in gen- 
eral, are singular in requiring an extremely large amount 
of root moisture, combined with good drainage. One diffi- 
cult problem is to keep plants as cool as they are in their 
mountain homes without shading them more than nature 
does. Planting on the north or east side of a well-sub- 
merged rock, so that the roots have the cooling effect 
of it, is one answer. Medium-sized stones can also be placed 
at the bottom of hole in which plant is placed, so that roots 
come in contact with them. Nearly all Gentians enjoy plenty 
of leafmold mixed in the soil. 
*acaulis excisa X angustifolia—A hybrid with rather long, nar- 
row leaves which are very glossy and dark green. The usual 
huge upturned trumpets of intense blue on short stems. 
Very rare. $2.50. 
*cachemerica—Found in Kashmir at about 12,000 feet eleva- 
tion. Makes tufts of ovate foliage, rather pale green, with 
the sapphire-blue flowers sitting at the top of 3 to 5 inch 
stems, wearing their lobes erect. A very rare species and 
stock limited. $2.00 and $3.00. 
GYPSOPHILA “*“arctioides—From the high Alps of Persia, most 
distinctive and a very rare plant. Does not resemble any 
other Gypsophila in appearance, because it makes flat, 
hard and dense mats, like a very compact Silene acaulis, 
studded with white, almost stemless, flowers. Must have 
perfect drainage, doing best in scree or crevice. Pots, $1.25 
ajay! S5i} /S. 
HABERLEA *Ferdinandi-Coburgii—Much like the next but the 
flowers are more blue and leaves less hairy above. Diffi- 
cult unless planted in a north-facing wall where the air is 
humid. Rare. Pots, $1.00 and $1.50. 
*rhodopensis—Similar and closely related to Ramonda and 
requiring a similar treatment in a crevice, facing north, with 
leafmold and loam. Flowers like a small Gloxinia, lilac lav- 
ender speckled with gold. Rare. Pots, $1.00 and $1.50. 
HELICHRYSUM ‘*bellidioides—A sun-loving Everlasting, form- 
ing mats of green leaves, silvery-gray backed, and glisten- 
ing, white, scaly flowers. 5 in. For warm climates and 
particularly open soils with perfect drainage. A rare New 
Zealander. 75c and $1.00. 
*frigidum—A very rare species from Corsica, for the scree. 
Ash-gray tufts and white flowers. Protect from exces- 
sive rain and cold. A fascinating, moss-like rarity. Pots, 
$1.00 and $1.25. 
HYPERICUM *corsicum—One of the most interesting of all 
Hypericums. Makes neat bushes 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 flowers in early Sum- 
mer. 114% to 2 ft. Give ordinary, open soil and sun. Ever- 
green and needs protection in severe climates. Pots, 75c; 
field, $1.00. 
IBERIS *saxatilis (petraea of gardens) Dark green, prostrate 
bushlets with rather fleshy twigs and foliage. Heads of 
closely-packed flowers in very early Spring and often again 
in the late Fall. A tiny gem only 2 inches high. Rare and 
unusual. 75c and $1.00. 
IRIS—Our Northwestern Natives. This group is extraordinarily 
beautiful but little known in gardens. In most cases, the 
several species are distributed in distinct areas along the 
sea shore, in the grassy valleys, and high in the mountain 
meadows and open woods. Where they meet, they often 
intermingle, producing glorious color variations of a quality 
and diversity rarely found in native plants. All of these 
Iris bloom in mid- and late Spring. They require a loose 
loam rich in organic matter, such as well-rotted manure, 
leafmold, and rotted wood. Plant in cool light shade in 
sections with hot, dry Summers. In cool climates they will 
grow in full sun. Water generously during the growing sea- 
son of Spring and early Summer. They should be moved 
only at this time! Therefore, we ship only from early 
Spring to mid-May. We are very fond of these lovely, hardy 
Iris and recommend them highly for your border or wild- 
flower garden. 
bracteata—Lovely open flowers with long falls. Light fawn- 
yellow veined reddish-brown or purple, strikingly con- 
trasted with the broad, shiny evergreen leaves, pale green 
beneath. 1 ft. From the Siskiyou Mountains of Southern 
Oregon. $1.00 and $1.50. 
chrysophylla—Graceful, pale yellow or white flowers veined 
or suffused with lavender or brown on 8 to 10 inch stems. 
Light green, narrow-bladed foliage. Found west of the Cas- 
cades from central Oregon to northern California. $1.00 
and $1.50. 
Douglasiana—Large flowers, often two or three together on 
sturdy, tall stems to 2 feet. Flowers pale blue to lavender 
and violet blue marked with darker veins. Clustered leaves, 
broad-bladed and dark green. A vigorous and robust spe- 
cies from the southern Oregon and northern California 
coasts. 7/5c and $1.00. 
Douglasiana alba—Flowers of wonderful substance and form. 
® Full, rounded falls, glistening white touched with yellow 
in the throat. Striking with the deep green foliage. Excep- 
tional and rare variety of Douglasiana. We are offering 
this for the first time. $2.00 and: $2.50. 
innominata—Luxurious flowers of yellow gold veined or netted 
chocolate brown. The most brilliantly colored species in 
this group. The dark, glossy green leaves are narrow and 
make a graceful tuft. From the wilds of Oregon’s Siskiyou 
Mountains. 10 in. $1.00 and $1.50. 
tenax—A showy and greatly variable native of western Ore- 
gon and Washington with flowers ranging from rosy-lav- 
ender to violet purple. Diverse markings and shadings of 
white, purple, or blue. Tufted to 15 inches. Mixed colors 
only. 75c and $1.00. 
tenax Gormanii—This variety is an exquisite pastel color, 
pale buff yellow touched with deeper yellow on the falls 
and in the throat. Grows only in a very small area of the 
Oregon Coast Range. 12 in. One of our favorites. $1.50 
and $2.00. ; 
tenax hybrids—Natural hybrids between tenax and its va- 
®> riety, Gormanii, in a superb range of pastel colors: cream, 
buff, tawny-yellow, old rose, mauve, lavender, and ash- 
blue. They are dusted, veined and suffused with brownish- 
purple, rosy-purple, gold, and white. We unexpectedly dis- 
covered these hybrids in a very limited area of the north- 
ern Coast Range in Oregon. Where they grow on the grassy 
hillsides, they are a glorious display of almost infinite hues. 
Truly rare and offered for the first time. Carefully selected 
variations, mixed only. $2.00 and $2.50. 


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