GARDENING NEAR MT. SHASTA 
Mrs. Frank Mullen writes for literature 
that will help her in growing flowers at 
an elevation of 2,500 feet near the beaut- 
iful Mt. Shasta in California. 
Probably some of our California read- 
ers can suggest suitable books 
IPOMOAE SPECIES WANTED 
August E. Kehr in Louisiana, writes they 
have a _ research project for cytogenetis 
studies in which species of Ipomoea (Phar- 
bitis), Calonyction (Ipomoea), Operculin, 
Merremia, Exogonium or Quamoclit are 
needed. 
If any of our readers are growing or know 
of these growing wild, we will be pleased 
to pass on the information to Mr. Kehr. 
SEED LIST WANTED IN ONE ISSUE 
Your magazine is very unique, but there is 
just one objection I have, the seed list 
isn’t complete in a single issue. I like 
the way you show correct pronounciation 
for I think most of us are guilty of 
stumbling over them, most of the time. 
Then it seems to me that, over a period 
of time, we will eventually have a fairly 
concise idea of how to treat the more 
difficult seeds for better germination. For 
sometime I have been getting tree and 
shrubs seed from a well known source with- 
out results. I had about decided the seeds 
were too old for I know many kinds have 
to be refrigerated or planted almost immed- 
iately while others demand a curing pro- 
cess. 
However, I did have very good results 
with seed of Sequoia and have trees that 
are doing nicely. The trees have proven 
hardy here at -14 degrees. Also the Cork 
Oaks, which I think possibly hasn’t been 
grown this far north. Mimosa winter-kills 
at the top but comes again from the ground 
as does also the Empress tree. 
Growing anything from seeds is interest- 
ing, especially the unusual or difficult. 
By Mrs. N. L. Hauskins, II. 
The remark by Mrs. Hauskins about the 
seed list not being complete in each issue, 
is the most common complaint that we re- 
ceive. First, if the list could be gotten in 
one issue, there would be no room left for 
descriptions or cultural information. The 
cost of issuing a catalog in these ‘“‘enlight- 
ened times” is such that it is impossible to 
send them out profitably. Besides this, 
the seed list changes from month to month 
and by the present arrangement all the 
available seeds can be listed as received. 
We know that those not regular subscribers 
and who get a free copy, have only part 
of the list but these sample copies are sent 
out with the idea that you will be interested 
enough to subscribe. We are mailing out 
less free copies as time goes on due mainly 
to the heavy cost and we feel that ‘if one 
feels that there is not $2.00 worth of in- 
formation in 12 issues, than a single copy 
even would not be worth the postage. 
We might also add that we hope more 
subscriptions will be sent in because we can 
give more service the larger the issue. 
The subscription price is still but $2.00 
PERENNIALS TO PLANT NOW 
BAPTISTA (bap-TEZ-ee-ah) False or Wild Indigo 
Sturdy perennials growjng to 6 ft. The foliage is deep green and attractive in the 
border; the flowers resemble Lupines in form and come in all shades of blue, white and 
yellow. Late in the fall the seed pods turn black and are thus rather showy. Seed can 
planted where the plants are to grow; easily grown; a rich soil best; hardy perennials. 
—australis. Deep blue flowers; 3-4 ft; June-July; tallest species..................... BAPT-2. 15¢ 
—-—hybrids. These come in varying shades Of DIUC)...ccccctcseecsssescc. BAPT-2H. 15¢ 
BELLIS (BELL-iss) 
Herbaceous annuals or perennials. They need a fertile moist soil with plenty of sun. 
Seed planted in the fall and wintered ové¥ in the cold frame will flower in the spring or 
seed can be started indoors with same result. They grow 6-8 jnches tall and make very 
attractive bedding or edging plants; cool weather plants; try with Pansies or Myosotis. 
CHEVREUSE: Large flowering French strain. 
WLC yi 5G sasvassttctanncs sasstiasicoaagnccie come ee ee ed BELL-5W. 20¢ 
—HOS@.0 recta: BELL-5Z. 20¢ 
—Crimson. BELL-5C. 20¢ 
MIKE: sc -tisiesnsonasostroseose BELL-5X. 20¢ 
MINIATURE TYPE: Small flowered type very dainty for edging; HB. 
ROB Coa gies ence c neat avanset-setsesnaseaicsvoceaccerstesrtassesteesaraintas esses eonraner cote eae eee ane BELL-7Z. 20¢ 
—White.  o.2....... egiitondee .. _BELL-7W.20¢ 
Ign tea Fur © me Msc IE ees eecccasaseteers iu aeecavsetcaetragertce eee cert te ee na BELL-7X. 20¢ 
MONSTROSA: Giant flowered type, strong growers: fine for bedding. 
= Hed) Beauty, Double, red) HOW ers sacs te ee es ee BELL-4R. 20¢ 
—Rose Beauiy. Pretty double rose flowers ...BELL-4Z. 20¢ 
ar Whites, Beauly.) Doubles pure) wihite oa... ee iek ener Se en nea BELL-4W. 20¢ 
—Monstrosa Blend. In red, pink, rose and white. BELL-4X. 15¢ 
MONSTROSA TUBULOSA: Flowers with pretty quilled petals ; the flowers double. 
—Bernina.. White;changing to pink double:e) o.s eee BELL-6B. 20¢ 
—Etna..- Doubles dark. “red sniessctteaneen ....BELL-6E. 20¢ 
—Lutea. Double rich yellow flowers.. $ 
—-itlis., “Double picarmine-nocsess ae = eee 
—Tubulosa Blend. Made up of the above VaTrieties.....c.ccccccscsccssssecsesessesese : ..BELL-6X.20¢ 
PERENNIS: True or English Daisy; 6”; HP; popular spring plants 
—Longfellow. An extra double bright red Straitrs.c.ccctecccccscsccsesesesscesseesseseesosscsses BELL-3L. 15¢ 
Hoses Salnesdmna cs COs LOSC = eee BELL-3LZ. 15¢ 
—Vesuvius. Extra double ruby-red............. 
—Rosea. White with delicate rose center 
—Snowball. Pure white; double flowers...... 
—Perennis Blend. Above varietjeS......c.cccceses 
—Bellis Daisies Mixed. All kinds and types... 
BOLTONIA (bol-TOH-nee-ah) 
They resemble wild Asters; are easily grown from useed and make nice plants in the 
border or wild garden; found in moist places; HP. 
—latisquama. Heads in rays blue-violet; 1 inch across; HP eeccccccccccccsscsssesesesecsesee BOLT-2. 20¢ 
..BELL-3V. 15¢ 
_ ee ae eee BELL-X. 15¢ 
BRODIAEA §(broh-di-EE-ah) 
Hardy on West Coast and in the South; in North they can be grown in RG with good 
winter protection. Excellent for naturalizing; dislikes wet situations 
—californica.= Violet-purple: fist itt. e@alit.a Flp ae ie ens ee ec iemnenn BROD-2. 25¢ 
25¢ 
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4 E g ae - 50¢ 
SOURCE mall) MOTEL Om VV LLG me Vc. 11 eh eee aa ae een ae ee ns an BI . 25¢ 
—puchella. Erect heads, clear blue, 2 ft, sun, HP a 25¢ 
—Brodiaea blend» Blends of alle@species 2, see a en ee - 20¢ 
CALLIRHOE (kal-LIHR--oh-ee) Poppy-mallow 
Poppy Mallow. N. A. annuals and perennials, picturesque lobed foliage and showy 
fiowers in pink, red or reddish purple, long in bloom; thrives in poorand dry soils. 
—involucraia. Wine Cup. Claret crimson, cup-shape; June-Sept; 30”; HP....CALI-2. 20¢ 
CALOCHORTUS (kaloh-KORT-us Mariposa-lily, Globe Tulip 
W. Am. plants of Lily F. formjng corm and bearing bell-shaped lilac, yellow or white 
filowers. They are known under the names Mariposa Tulips, Butterfly Tulips, Globe 
and Star Tulips, Sego Lily and Fairy Lanterns. Of great beauty; hardy in the N but 
should be protected against winter heaving. Sunny places; light sojl; well drained; 
raised beds should be ideal; handle bulbs much as you would Tulips. 
—albus. Fls white, purplish at base; 2 ft tall; HP 20¢ 
Se CORI COROT agen sche cegnte patsn nose cat ateca eee ees ote - 30¢ 
—hybrid. A possible hybrid of C. concolor 25e 
—Hybrida superba. Excellent strain of bicolor hybrids - 15¢ 
—luteus v. citrinus. Lemon yellow with dark brown spot; : 25¢ 
—macrocarpus. Lavender; 10 in. tall; June-July HP 3 25¢ 
—Maweanus. Best of genus; lavender RG; 4 in early sprin A - 30¢ 
—splendens. Lilac Mariposa; Calif; 2 ft; HHP . 25¢ 
—Weedii. Yellow dotted with orange-brown; 2 a 25¢ 
r= Calochorlus i Blet dey ot cersscssassetiqecesim tesco seas este as esase Ce EE 20¢ 
—hbiflora. White buttercups; RG or bogs, in full sun, HPviecccecccccccscs.... CALT-1. 30¢ 
HP 
--CALT-5A. 40¢ 
I : ‘ SRI EA EL PS cence ee ee CALT-4. 25¢ 
—Ppalustris. Marsh Marigold; bright yellow, 2 in. ac; Apr-June; 2 CALT-5(C). 30¢ 
—scaposa.eisecds collected win in digre.wetuccacian eee ae ee en CALT-8. 20¢ 
CAMASSIA_ ka-MASS-ee-ah) Camass 
N. Am. bulbous plants of the Lily Family. Blue and white flowers in graceful rac- 
emes and narrow grass-like foliage. Perfectly hardy; plant in groups. 
—esculenta. Erect spikes of pale blue; cuts; 2 ft; HP io cccccccsssssecsssssscsecccsese CAMA-3. 25¢ 
—Leichtlinii. Pretty purple to creamy white; 114-2 ft; HP. 
—Quamash. Blue fis;18 in. tall; May; fjne 
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