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<br /> INFO-EXCHANGE _ . _
<br /> 0 THIS LIST of wildflowers (non-grass, herbaceous materials) that
<br /> do well in the sun was compiled from national and regional wild-
<br /> flower texts. wildflower catalogs and conversations with suppliers.
<br /> There are a number of excellent sun-loving wildflowers that SUPPLIERS
<br /> are not included because they are not commercially available. 1. Appiewood Seed Co.,833 Parfet Street,Lakewood,CO 80215
<br /> Sonic of the wildflowers listed are not always available on a pre- 303-233-1611
<br /> dictable basis. 2. Bluebird Nursery, 515 Linden, Clarkson, NE 68629 402-892-
<br /> The wildflowers are listed alphabetically according to scientific 3457
<br /> 3. Clyde Robin Seed Co.,Inc.,P.O.Box 2855,Castro Valley,CA
<br /> name with the common name listed below. /UI'IUS Third was
<br /> selected as the authority on names since it is more complete and 94546 415-581-3467
<br /> readily available than more recent botanical treatises. Where a 4. Environmental Seed Producers, Inc., P.O. Box 5094, El
<br /> Monte, CA 91734 213-442-3330
<br /> wildflower is known commercially by an older scientific name, 5. Harris Seeds, Moreton Farm, Rochester, NY 14624 716-247-
<br /> it is listed under the older name, with the currently preferred 3963
<br /> (1/onus Third) name in italics and listed with the common name. 6. Herbst Brothers Seedsmen,Inc., 1000 N. Main St.,Brewster,
<br /> The far-left column list hardiness zones (according to the map NY 10509 914-279-2971
<br /> compiled by the Arnold Arboretum)which suggests areas in which 7. Horizon Seeds, P.O. Box 81823, Lincoln, NE 68501 402-475-
<br /> the wildllowers might be used. This is a rough generalization and 1232
<br /> before introducing any wildflowers not native to your area check 8. Iverson's Living Environments, Inc., R.R. 1, Box 177, Pala-
<br /> with a reliable information source. tine, IL 60067 312-359-3500
<br /> Places to start looking for knowledgeable individuals are: state 9. Jacklin Seed Co., West 5300 Jacklin Avenue, Post Falls, ID
<br /> 83854 208-773-7581
<br /> native plant and wildflower groups, Soil Conservation Service,
<br /> 10. Lafayette Home Nursery, Inc., P.O. Box LA, Lafayette, IL i
<br /> universities and their extension services. Plant Material Centers, 61449 309-995-3311
<br /> highway departments, local botanic gardens, garden clubs, and 11. Mlle High Seed Co.,P.O.Box 1988,Grand Junction,CO 81501 gg
<br /> primary suppliers. Get suggestions before making a purchase or 303-242-3122 i
<br /> you may buy something that will not grow at all in your area— 12. Native Plants,360 Wakara Way,Salt Lake City,UT 84108 801-
<br /> or grow ',well too well. 582-0144
<br /> Aller the names arc listed the special uses and general char- 13. Northplan, P.O. Box 9107, Moscow, ID 83843 208-882-8040
<br /> acteristies: erosion control; low maintenance alternatives to turf; 14. Northrup King Co.,P.O.Box 959,Minneapolis,MN 55440 612
<br /> wildflower gardening; persistance (maintains itself well once0
<br /> 781 8011
<br /> planted); height; season of bloom—Sp im SU comer F .all 15. 7Pecoff81-80 Brothers Nursery and Seed, Inc., Rt 5, Box 215R,
<br /> ( b), ( )' ( )' Escondido, CA 92025 714-744-3120
<br /> and(W)inter;and flower eolor—R(ed), Y(ellow), I3L(ue),O(range)' 16. S & S Seeds, 910 Alphonse, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 805-
<br /> Pi(nk) and Pu(rple). Mx indicates mixed colors and NS is used 965-5243
<br /> when bloom is not significant. 17. Sharp Bros. Seed Co., Healy, KS 67850 316-398-2231
<br /> The last two columns list suppliers of seeds and plants. Check 18. Stock Seed Farms, Inc. RR 1, Box 112, Murdock, NE 68407
<br /> with them for the availability of wildflowers not included. If you 402-867-3771
<br /> have recommendations of commercially available wildflowers, or
<br /> experiences (positive or negative) you would like to share, please
<br /> send them to us.
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<br /> NatureScape September 1981
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