SEEDS OF WESTERN NATIVES & ALPINES 
This list contains only perennial species of good garden value in 
foliage, flowering and growing habit and suited to Eastern climatic condi- 
tions. I have also included a few difficult species, hardy but temperamental, 
of which seeds have rarely been offered: Ceanothus prostratus, Phlox and 
Silene hookeri in particular belong to that group, It is my belief that 
adaptable strains may be grown from seed. Success has been obtained with 
Silene hookeri and Phlox diffusa. For the convenience of gardeners experi- 
menting with Western natives I have indicated easily grown species with an 
asterisk (*). 
This is not just another seed list. I personally have collected 
every single seed in this collection, selecting only the best color forms 
and the most sturdy strains. Neither time nor mileage has been spared to 
achieve this purpose. If you have had experience in growing plants for 
seeds you will be pleased with the results obtained with any variety 
selected from this list. If for any good reason you feel that I have not 
given you full satisfaction your money will be promptly refunded. 
Keys (A) To be planted in compost of broken stones, leaf 
mold {oak or conifer) and loam in equal propor- 
tion in full sun, These will also do well in 
drained stony clay. 
(B) Poor stony soil-Rocks- full sun 
(C) Ordinary soil - full sun 
(D) Wood soil- acid- full to 4 shade 
(E) Bog plants- full sun 
Cultural notes: While a few of the species listed are indifferent to 
soil reaction all will thrive in acid composts, Those requiring full 
sun should be planted where they will dry up completely in summer. 
Label these clearly as all growth disappears then. 
Gabrielsonts “Western American Alpines" and Preece's "North American 
Rock Plants" will prove useful for detailed description and additional 
cultural notes concerning many of the species listed. 
MARCEL LE PINIEC 
Rte. 1, Box 65A 
Jacksonville 
Oregon 
