IRIS—continued 
*tenuis—A distinct and very rare little species from a small 
area of the foothills of Oregon’s Cascade Mountains. The 
slender, 10 inch stems carry two or three dainty flowers 
which are white or very pale lavender, pencilled with yel- 
low or purple. The plant is creeping, the foliage light green 
and very broad. $1.00 and $1.50. 
JASMINUM *Parkeri—A rare prostrate shrublet from the Hima- 
layas, with yellow flowers on twisted, tangled bushes of 
rigid stems. Full sun, in well-drained position, with some 
protection in cold areas, and a good soil. The interesting, 
evergreen, pinnate leaves make a pretty background for 
the dainty, late Spring flowers. 12 in. Pots, 75c and $1.00. 
JEFFERSONIA *dubia—A rare woodlander from Manchuria, 
which should be grown in a light woodland soil, in a shel- 
tered place, where it will produce its rounded, scalloped, 
pale leaves, a metallic dim-violet tone when young, on 8 
to 10 inch stems. Flowers like those of a large Hepatica, 
of a lovely blue, on thin, wiry stems in early Spring. A 
treasure for the shaded garden. $1.25, $1.75, and $2.50. 
KALMIA *polifoiia microphylla—From the cold, swampy mead- 
ows of the Rockies and Cascades. Dark green, leathery, 
evergreen leaves, narrow and glossy, and charming heads 
of small, rosy, saucer-shaped flowers in the Spring. 6 to 8 
in. Give an acid, peaty soil with copious moisture and very 
light shade or sun. Pots, 75c; field, $1.00 and $1.50. 
LEUCOTHOE *Davisiae Small Form—An especially fine form of 
‘this Oregon native shrub. Freely-branching, growing 12 
to 15 inches high. Heavily clothed with deep green, glossy 
leaves, conspicuously veined. The pure. white, pendant 
flowers, resembling those of Lily-of-the-Valley, are borne 
on numerous short spikes in late Spring. Give a moist, acid 
soil, rich in humus, and light shade. The plants bloom 
while still small. One of the finest, dwarf, evergreen shrubs 
in our collection! Pots, $1.50; field, $2.50. 
LINUM *“alpinum—Prostrate in habit, the 12 to 15 inch flower- 
ing stems often spreading out in a circle. Seldom over 6 
inches high, covered with large gray-blue flowers all 
Summer. Garden loam, full sun. A delicate little Flax. 75c 
and $1.00. 
OMPHALODES *cappadocica (cornifolia) From neat tufts of 
' pale, pointed leaves spring loose, airy sprays of dainty, 
heavenly blue Forget-Me-Nots on 6 inch stems. Early and 
mid-Spring. A charming plant from Asia Minor for light 
shade and open, rich soil. Pots, 75c; field, $1.00. 
OXALIS—A diverse group of small but showy bulbous or creep- 
ing plants for perfectly-drained spots in the rock garden. 
All need light protection in severe climates. 
*adenophylla—Gray green leaves with many leaflets among 
which nestle, in the Summer, huge goblets of lilac pink, 
darkening to crimson at the base. A light, well-drained soil 
in sun. 3 in. Rare. Bulbs shipped in Fall only. 50c and 75c. 
**lobata—A choice, rare species from Chile. The Clover-like, 
green leaves appear in the Spring and disappear a few weeks 
later. Then in mid-Summer up they come again with love- 
ly golden-yellow Buttercups on 2 inch stems. For a light, 
warm soil in sun. Pots, 75c and $1.00. 
*magellanica—From Patagonia and reasonably hardy. Creep- 
ing but not difficult to manage. Bronzy carpets of Sham- 
rock leaves, studded with pearly goblets. A more moist soil 
with some humus and light shade. Pots, 50c and 75c. 
PENSTEMON—This American genus furnishes us with the 
finest material for rock and wall work. The requirements 
for their success are simple: a gritty or stony soil without 
any fertilizer, perfect drainage, and full sun. The kinds 
we Offer are a selection of the more showy and uncommon 
sorts. They are shrubby and mostly evergreen. The flowers, 
two-lipped, tubular, and brightly colored, are borne pro- 
fusely in late Spring to mid-Summer. All Penstemons tend 
to bloom excessively and should be sheared severely as soon 
as the flowers fade. 
**Barrettae—A bold, shrubby, evergreen species with some- 
what silvered foliage and short spikes of lilac-purple flow- 
ers which are very large. 12 in. A very rare plant, found 

only in a few places in the Columbia River Gorge. 75c and 
$1.00. 
**CardwelliimAn easy and colorful western. native with dark 
green, toothed foliage and ample purplish blooms. 8 to 12 
ing D0G and) doc. 
*corymbosus — A Californian with smallish, oblong, glossy 
leaves and brilliant scarlet flowers in mid-Summer. The 
plants are woody, bushy, and upright, to 2 feet. A wonder- 
ful color but only for mild sections. 50c and 75c. 
*Crandallii—A choice creeper with tiny narrow foliage and 
open flowers of blue on short stems. One of the best for 
crevices. A gem. Pots, /5c; field, $1.00. 
**Davidsonii—An evergreen, prostrate shrublet densely matted 
B> when established, to 3 inches high. Short stems clothed 
with tiny, oval leaves and bearing large flowers of warm 
rosy-lilac. Excellent crevice plant from the high cliffs of 
the Cascade Mountains. Pots, 75c; field, $1.00. 
*heterophyllus erectus—A selected strain with matted, linear, 
shiny leaves and electric-blue flowers in slender 18 inch 
racemes for several weeks in early Summer. The plants 
must have an open, well-drained soil and be cut back 
immediately after blooming. Spectacular! 50c and 75c. 
**Menziesii—A small creeper from high elevations in the far 
West. Tiny, ovate, toothed leaves and large purplish flow- 
ers just above the mats. 4 in. A wall or crevice plant. Pots, 
HOG maticldawinc 
*Menziesii alba—A very rare plant and, to our knowledge, 
never offered collectors before. A very compact, dark green 
carpet with huge, virginal white blooms, almost stemless. 
Exquisitely beautiful and not difficult. One of our greatest 
rarities. Pots, $2.50. 

PENSTEMON RUPICOLA 
*rupicola—A beautiful, native, evergreen cliff-dweller mak- 
ing dense mounds of small, toothed leaves, dusted all over 
with silvery-gray powder. The ample flowers are vivid rosy- 
carmine. 6 in. When established will tolerate considerable 
dryness and heat. 50c and 75c. 
*rupicola alba—A pure white-flowering form of the preced- 
ing. Rare and choice. Pots, $1.00; field, $1.50. 

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