u E LTURE SENTS Winter 1996/Center for Urban Horticulture/Washington Park Arboretum/College of Forest Resources/University of Washington/Vol. 1 3, No. 1 CENTER NEWS From Director Clement Hamilton THE SPREAD OF URBAN HORTICULTURE Last year the International Society of Arboriculture (I.S.A.) made a call for researchers to study the state of education in arboriculture, urban forestry, and urban horticulture and to compile a directory of academic programs throughout the world. We at the Center saw this as a great opportunity to make a synthesis of a rapidly growing field, to see how we compare, and to compile a book that will be of help to students interested in our field. We were pleased to win the grant from I.S.A., and have just completed the book, Catalog ofCur- •icula in Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, and Related Areas, ly graduate student Martha Wingate, Research Professor J. Alan Wagar, and myself. The book as well as a companion computer database will be available soon from I.S.A. We found over 100 curricula worldwide, mostly in the United States, from certificate programs to community colleges to Ph.D. degree programs. In the U.S., there are 23 significant curricula at the university level, offering bachelor’s, master’s (both professional and research-oriented), and doctoral de- grees. Each school has at least one terrific strength, but no one can claim to comprehensively cover the broad field of ur- ban forestry/horticulture. Three schools stand out, however. We at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture have the most in- clusive program, ranging from plant materials to plant man- agement to urban forest planning to more unusual but crucial areas such as urban restoration ecology and public garden management. Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisi- ana, covers the essentials in their B.S. curriculum as well, fea- turing strengths in urban soils and water, urban pests and diseases, and urban wildlife management. The University of Georgia offers the full range of degrees as we do, with strengths in environmental psychology, urban ecology, and plant production. We at the Center are thrilled to see such a read of education in urban horticulture, wiping to lay the groundwork, in serving example, and in staying ahead of the bow horticultural movement. rapid worldwide We take pride in as an often emulated wave in the urban NEW LIBRARY DONOR A founding member of the Northwest Horticultural Society, Ruth Ellerbeck, joined the ranks of major donors to the Elisabeth C. Miller Horticultural Library with a generous gift for immediate operations as well as a bequest in her will to create an endowment in her name. We are pleased to have her support as NHS kicks off its campaign to raise endowment for the Library over the next five years. NEW PLANTING IN THE UNION BAY GARDENS Visitors to the Union Bay site of the Center will notice a new garden along Mary Gates Drive just before our northwest driveway. The Seattle Water Department is spearheading the creation of a water-efficient lawn demonstration garden, fea- turing turf grasses and other plants that are stingy water users, as well as efficient irrigation systems appropriate for small- scale urban landscapes. Most of the garden has been planted, with the cooperation of many public agencies, professional as- sociations, and nurseries; watch for a grand opening in the spring. The Seattle Water Department also gave a grant to the Miller Library to enhance our lending collection of books con- cerning water-efficient gardening in urban landscapes. VOLUNTEER NEWS New and potential volunteers toured the Arboretum and Union Bay sites, met program managers, and heard all about the vari- ous volunteer options at the November 1 volunteer orienta- tion. If you are new to volunteering for us, or just considering the possibility, please join us for the next volunteer orienta- tion, scheduled for April, 1996. Mark your calendars for the annual Volunteer Recognition Dessert Buffet, scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, Feb- ruary 28. The evening will include sumptuous desserts, and talks by some of the CUH graduate students and faculty about their current research and ongoing projects. Come socialize with fellow volunteers. Arboretum and Union Bay staff, and accept our thanks for all your accomplishments and support. WASHINGTON PARK ARBORETUM NEWS From Director John A. Wott & Education Coordinator Dana Kirley CLEAR, SPARKLING PONDS All four ponds have now been cleaned and stabilized. The Highridge Corporation, along with city and university crews, re- moved tons of soil and encroaching plants. A new outlet and wall were added to the pond below the Lookout to keep it from “walking” into Azalea Way. MASTER PLAN Final interviews with four consultant firms were held on October 24 by a screening committee composed of university, city. Arbo- retum Foundation, and community representatives. The final se- lection will follow shortly, with the Master Planning process then taking 12-18 months. MAGNOLIA APPEAL The coming year’s special project will be the renovation of the magnolia collection. Management of encroaching native trees, pruning,' fertilizing, interpretative signage, and better pathways will all be pursued. NEW PROGRAM BOOKLET The Arboretum’s Youth Education Programs booklet outlining all education programs offered to youth from ages 5 to 17 was re- cently completed. Over 1000 copies were mailed to school teachers, youth group leaders, and parents. If you want to be added to the mailing list, or see a copy, call Dana at 543-8800. FALL SAPLINGS A HUGE HIT! The recent Arboretum Saplings Program was a great success. The 90-minute hike challenged 3-5th graders to explore different topics through games, experiments, and other activities. Over 2000 children from 33 schools and groups participated, making this season the biggest in years! Forty-five wonderful volunteers gave their time to lead the children, allowing the program to con- tinue to be offered free of charge. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If you would like to join the crew on Tuesday afternoons this winter from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and help with planting projects, call David Zuckennan at 348-4182. ARBORETUM FOUNDATION EVENTS The following PUBLIC LECTURES are being sponsored by the Arboretum Foundation (pre-registration is required, for fee infor- mation or to register, phone 325-4510): NORTHWEST NURSERY RESOURCES Sunday, January 14, 1 :30 to 4 p.m. Stephanie Feeney & Steve Antonow NATURAL HISTORY OF PUGET SOUND Sunday, February 25, 1 :30 to 4 p.m. Dr. Arthur Kruckeberg ARBORETUM FOCUS WALKS Informative lecture-walks exploring the Washington Park Arboretum (departing from Graham Visitors Center). Fees are $5 PER WALK, PAYABLE AT THE DOOR. CRAZY ABOUT CONIFERS Saturday, January 20, 10 a.m. to Noon. Join Tracy Omar, Arboretum Registrar, on an adventure back in time as you view species of trees that would have grown in Jurassic times. See the first Metasequoia to come out of China, and discover conifers from Nepal, Bhutan, Vietnam, and other countries from four conti- nents! FLOWERS IN FEBRUARY? Thursday, February 1,10 a.m. to Noon. In the depths of winter, a wonderland of flowers, fra- grances and foliage abound in the Arboretum. Study the palette of flowers, leaves, fruits, barks, and fragrances that can brighten any northwest garden with Paul Smith, Arboretum Gardener. GARDENING IN THE TREETOPS Tuesday, March 19, 10 a.m. to Noon. Join field Arborist Lou Stubecki, for an overview of tree inspections, pruning, evaluations, and tree surgery tech- niques as he describes the special care taken in managing the Arboretum’s trees. WINTER FAMILY FESTIVAL Sunday, January 21, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Graham Visitors Center, Washington Park Arboretum It’s Conifer Country in the Arboretum! Join us we help families and children of all ages get crazy about conifers. FUN FREE ACTIVITIES will provide numerous learning and nature appreciation experiences. Join us for HIKES, SCAVENGER HUNTS, CRAFTS - all concerning conifers. Make conifer-scented sachets, cone critters, explore an array of sensory activities, and more. Take one of our fun family hikes & learn about conifer identification, uses of conifers by Native Americans, and the many conifer-wildlife connections. SEE YOU THERE! CALENDAR OF EVENTS January 1996 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday i 2 12:10 p.m., UW 3 Brown Bag Talk: Pruning Basics 4 5 6 □ & ♦ 7 7 p.m., CUH 8 Orchid Society 7:30 p.m., CUH Iris Society a 7:30 p.m., CUH 9 Puget Sound Mycological Society 6 p.m., CUH 10 Amer. Society of Landscape Architects 7:40 p.m., CUH 11 Rock Garden Society 12 13 □ djb 1:30 p.m., WPA* Northwest Nursery Resources 1 a 4 15 16 17 6:30 p.m., CUH 18 Audubon Society 7:30 p.m., CUH* NW Gardening Guide Lecture: Pruning Fruit Trees 19 10 a.m., WPA* 20 Crazy About Conifers cfc 11 a.m., WPA Winter Family Festiva 1 p.m., CUH* NW Perennial Allianc 2 p.m., CUH Cascade Cactus & Succulent Society 2 e ♦ 7:30 p.m., CUH* 22 Plants/Cardens of the World: New Zealand a 6:30 p.m., CUH 23 Association for Women in Landscaping 24 7:30 p.m., CUH* 25 Small Tree Pruning 26 9 a.m., CUH* 27 Small Tree Pruning □ djb CCf 2 a 8 29 a 7:30 p.m., CUH* 30 NHS Lecture: Lotusland 31 February 1996 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10 a.m., WPA* 1 Flowers in February 2 3 □ & ► 4* 4 7 p.m., CUH 5 Orchid Society 7 p.m., CUH Ornithological Society 7:30 p.m., CUH Iris Society ? 5:30 p.m.* 6 Flower Show Preview Party 9 a.m.* 7 Northwest Flower & Garden Show 9 a.m.* 8 Northwest Flower & Garden Show 7:40 p.m., CUH Rock Garden Society 9 a.m.* 9 Northwest Flower & Garden Show 9 a.m.* 10 Northwest Flower & Garden Show □ * 9 a.m.* Northwest Flower & Garden Show 1 a 1 12 ra 7:30 p.m., CUH 13 Puget Sound Mycological Society 6 p.m., CUH 14 Amer. Society of Landscape Architects 7 p.m., CUH PlantAmnesty 6:30 p.m., CUH 15 Audubon Society 7:30 p.m., CUH* NW Gardening Guide Lecture: Garden Calendar 16 17 □ * 2 p.m., CUH Cascade Cactus & Succulent Society 1 4* 8 19 7:30 p.m., CUH* 20 NHS Lecture: South African Plants 21 7 p.m., CUH 22 Primrose Society 7:30 p.m., CUH* Shrub Pruning 23 9 a.m., CUH* 24 Shrub Pruning □ 1:30 p.m., WPA* 2 Natural History of Puget Sound a 5 10 a.m., CUH 26 Snoqualmie District Garden Club 7:30 p.m., CUH Puget Sound Bonsai 1 p Association 1 * 1 6:30 p.m., CUH 27 Association for Women In Landscaping 7 p.m., CUH 28 Volunteer Dessert Buffet 7 p.m., CUH* Soil Basics 29 March 1996 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday i 9 a.m., CUH* 2 Native Plant Symposium^ □ 3 a 7 p.m., CUH 4 Ornithological Society 7 p.m., CUH* Seeds r 1 7:30 p.m., CUH > Iris Society 7 p.m., CUH* 5 Tree/Shrub Selection 12:10 p.m., UW 6 Brown Bag Talk: Garden Tools 7 p.m., CUH* Soil Basics 7:40 p.m., CUH 7 Rock Garden Society 8 9 □ cfib OD 10 a 7 p.m., CUH 11 Orchid Society 7 p.m., CUH* | | Seeds | ? | 7 p.m., CUH* 12 Tree/Shr'ub Selection 7:30 p.m., CUH Puget Sound Mycological Society 6 p.m., CUH 13 Amer. Society of Landscape Architects 14 15 9 a.m., CUH* 16 Perennial Maintenance ■■ 9:30 a.m., CUH* U NHS Symposium 2 p.m., CUH 17 Cascade Cactus & Succulent Society r— i 7:30 p.m., CUH* [+| NW Perennial Alliance 18 m 10 a.m., WPA* 19 Gardening in the T reetops 7 p.m., CUH* Tree/Shrub Selection 20 7:30 p.m., CUH* 21 NW Gardening Guide Lecture: Perennial Primer 22 9 a.m., CUH* 23 Garden Design mm Workshop eSb { a 7:30 p.m., CUH 25 Puget Sound Bonsai PT-! Association | . | 6:30 p.m., CUH 26 Association for Women in Landscaping 7 p.m., CUH* Plant Recognition 27 28 29 30 □ & CUH = Center for Urban Horticulture WPA = Washington Park Arboretum UW = University of Washington Campus □ = Saturdays at ^ = Sundays at One Tour ? = Washing Three Tour 1 p.m. WPA 4 p.m., C 3 p.m. WPA Master Gardener Clinic, 10 a.m. WPA * = Fee URBAN HORTICULTURE PROGRAMS. PRACTICAL NW GARDENING GUIDE PLANTS & GARDENS OF THE WORLD Ideas for beginning and intennediate level home gardeners Slide lectures and stories of people, plants, and planned in cooperation with WSU Master Gardeners. gardens from around the world. PRUNING FRUIT TREES Thursday, January 18 7:30 to 9 p.m. $5, pre-registration required Proper pruning can greatly enhance fruit production. WSU Master Gardener, Robert Baines, discusses and demonstrates the proper methods for pruning apples, pears, cherries and other popular fruit trees. YEAR-LONG GARDEN ACTIVITIES CALENDAR Thursday, February 15 7:30 to 9 p.m. $5, pre-registration required When do I prune roses? When do I plant bulbs? When do I fertilize my lawn? WSU Master Gardener Coordinator Jan Nelson helps you devise a year-long calendar of gardening chores to help you better manage your landscape. A PERENNIAL PRIMER Thursday, March 21 7:30 to 9 p.m. $5, pre-registration required Perennial plants continue to be a garden favorite. Learn about new selections and old favorites to try at home. Review planting, watering, fertilizing and other maintenance needs, as well as pest management with WSU Master Gardener Toby Helen Mason. GARDENS & PARKS OF NEW ZEALAND Monday, January 22 7:30 to 9 p.m. $5, pre-registration required Join us as Dave Stockdale and participants on last November’s CUH-sponsored tour share photos and experiences from their visit to New Zealand. Sites highlighted will include Auckland Regional Botanical Garden, Hamilton Gardens, Titoki Point Garden & Nursery, Tupare Garden, Hollard Gardens, Pukeiti Rhododendron Trust, Bason Botanical Reserve, Wellington Botanical Garden, Otari Native Botanic Garden, Dunedin Botanic Garden, Christchurch Botanic Garden, Tongariro National Park, plus several private gardens. UNIVERSITY BROWN BAG TALKS 1 General interest horticulture and forestry talks for University faculty, staff, & students. PRUNING BASICS Wednesday, January 3 12: 10 to 12:50 p.m.. Free Anderson Hall, Room 22 Join WSU Master Gardener Allen Davenport for this dis- cussion and demonstration of basic pruning cuts and techniques. Review when and how to best prune your favorite home garden plants. TELEPHONES CUH: (206) 685-8033, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays; fax (206) 685-2692 WPA: (206) 543-8800, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays, and Noon to 4 p.m., weekends. SELECTION & CARE OF FINE PRUNING & GARDENING TOOLS Wednesday, March 6 12: 10 to 12:50 p.m., Free Anderson Hall, Room 22 Pruners, loppers, shears, shovels, spades- so many tools, so little time! WSU Master Gardener June Huson discusses the care and use of a variety of fine garden tools. SMALL TREE PRUNING Dates & Times : Two-part course; Thursday, January 25, 7:30 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, January 27, 9 to 1 1:30 a.m. Instructor. Lou Stubecki, Certified Arborist, Washington Park Arboretum Fee: $20; pre-registration required Proper pruning and training can keep your small landscape trees safer, healthier, and more attractive. Learn how, when (and when not) to prune your deciduous landscape trees in this introductory level lecture and demonstration course. SHRUB PRUNING Dates & Times : Two-part course; Thursday, February 22, 7:30 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, February 24, 9 to 1 1:30 a.m. Instructor. Bess Bronstein, Horticultural Instructor and Con- sultant Fee: $20; pre-registration required Why, when and how should you prune your evergreen and de- ciduous landscape shrubs? Find out while gaining hands-on experience in this introductory level course. Principles of hedge design and development will also be provided. ^fcoiL BASICS FOR GARDENERS Dates & Times : Two-part course; Wednesdays, February 28 & March 6, 7 to 9:30 p.m. each night Instructor: Mignonne Partington, Consultant Horticulturist & Designer, The Somerset Gardener Fee: $20; pre-registration required Every gardener knows that getting dirty is part of the fun- but that getting good “dirt” is hard work. Study the basics of soil science, such as composition and structure, nutrient availabil- ity, and water relations relative to plant growth. Learn how to improve soil structure and fertility and solve other soil-related problems in this introductory/intermediate level course. PROPAGATION BY SEEDS Dates & Times: Two-part course; Mondays, March 4 & 11,7 to 9 p.m. each night Instructor: Dr. Martin Meyer, Professor Emeritus of Horticul- ture, U. of Illinois, and Visiting Scientist, UW Department of Botany Fee: $20; pre-registration required Learn the basics of plant propagation by seeds. Study how, when and where to collect, prepare, and sow seeds and how to provide a favorable environment for seedling/transplant de- velopment. Hands-on activities are included in this introduc- tory/intermediate level course, resulting in many take-home items. TREE & SHRUB SELECTION Dates & Times: Three-part course; Tuesdays, March 5, 12 & 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. each night Instructor: Pat Roome, Landscape Designer Fee: $30; pre-registration required Learn to select the right plant for the right place. Instruction will focus on selecting plant materials based on site and func- tion requirements. This problem solving approach is recom- mended for persons with some plant knowledge; this intermediate level course is not recommended for beginners. PERENNIAL GARDEN MAINTENANCE Date & Time: Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m. to Noon. Instructor: Deb Powers, Gardener, Children’s Hospital Fee: $20; pre-registration required A beautiful border or handsome bed requires well-timed atten- tion. Review and rehearse such perennial garden maintenance tasks as site preparation, planting, mulching, dividing, prun- ing, and staking in this combination lecture and hands-on in- troductory level course. PRINCIPLES OF PLANT RECOGNITION Dates & Times: Two-part course; Tuesdays, March 26 & April 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. each night Instructor: Cynthia Gilbert, Ph.D. candidate, CUH Fee: $20; pre-registration required We strongly recommend that anyone planning to take any of the plant identification courses later this year also enroll in this course. Learn the descriptive terminology of plant parts and how to communicate correctly, both verbally and in writing, using Latin plant names. Study the biological basis for classifica- tion of plants in nature and in cultivation in this introductory level course. 1st NATIVE PLANT SYMPOSIUM: USING NATIVE PLANTS IN THE HOME LANDSCAPE Saturday, March 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Center for Urban Horticulture, NHS Hall $40, fee includes lunch & breaks Pre-registration required Planned & conducted with the Washington Native Plant Society in celebration of their 20th Anniversary The use of native plants in home landscapes is increasing. Many natives have long been considered to be low water use and low maintenance plants readily adaptable to urban garden conditions. Now these tough plants are also being recognized for their beauty. However, the issues of availability and conservation in these times of increased demand must be addressed. Join us for this informative day with a wonderful array of experts as we address the uses of native plants in urban gardens. TOPICS & PRESENTERS INCLUDE: USING NATIVES AS GROUND COVERS Sarah Gage, Collections Manager, UW Herbarium NATIVE TREES FOR SMALL URBAN GARDENS Arthur Lee Jacobson, Author NATIVE SHRUBS FOR SMALL URBAN GARDENS Dr. Arthur Kruckeberg, UW Professor Emeritus of Botany MEADOW IN A CAN - DOES IT REALLY WORK? Lisa Lantz, Education Specialist, Washington Noxious Weed Control Board GARDEN DESIGN PRINCIPLES: INCORPORATING NATIVE PLANTS INTO YOUR HOME LANDSCAPE Keith Geller, Landscape Architect & Instructor SOURCES OF NATIVE PLANTS FOR YOUR GARDEN Kathrynn Carrico, Managing Editor, Hortus West NURSERY PRODUCTION & SALE OF NATIVE PLANTS Wilbur Bluhm, Associate Editor, Hortus West NATIVE PLANT SALVAGE OPERATIONS Eric Maia, King County Native Plant Salvage Program GARDEN DESIGN ENHANCEMENT WORKSHOP Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Center for Urban Horticulture, NHS Hall $40, fee includes lunch & breaks Pre-registration required Planned and conducted with the Arboretum Foundation. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This workshop is for homeowners wishing to improve upon their established landscapes; it is not intended for those wishing to design a landscape. To enhance participation, attendees are to bring along plans/sketches and photos of their existing landscapes, plus complete a pre -event worksheet that will be sent with the event confirmation letter. INSTRUCTORS: Bob Chittock, Principle of Robert W. Chittock & Associates, Seattle. Bob will be assisted by design professionals and other experienced members of the Arboretum Foundation. GARDEN STYLES, SITE ANALYSIS & BASIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES We begin by reviewing basic landscape styles and the architectural and plant features that comprise them. Site issues such as soil type, terrain and setting, house style, neighboring landscapes and more will be addressed. Issues surrounding costs and budgeting for landscape improvements will also be addressed. Next will be a review of design principles, plant selection principles, and more. Examples of good home landscape design will be shown, analyzed and discussed. Using all this information, and working both individually and in small groups, participants will then further evaluate and prioritize their landscape needs (supplementing the information on the pre-event worksheets already completed). CORRECTING PROBLEMS IN YOUR LANDSCAPE Garden evaluations are apt to reveal a number of common problems in home landscapes. The instructors will address many of these situations and offer suggestions on how to correct these problems (illustrated with numerous examples). Situations to be addressed will include defining and unifying a garden style, creating movement within the garden, creating structure in the garden; creating focal points in the garden, correcting or working on slopes, plus much more. Participants will then be asked to set and prioritize action steps for improving their landscapes based on principles and solutions discussed. However, because of the anticipated size of the audience, the instructors will be unable to work individually with all attendees. RESOURCES A number of landscape suppliers will be on hand all day to exhibit and explain the use of their materials, including path materials, stones & larger rocks, soil amendments, fencing materials, and more. GARDEN CRUISE OF THE BRITISH ISLES August 12-26, 1996 Imagine viewing some of the finest gardens in the world by day, and enjoying five-star cuisine and Broadway-caliber entertainment by night! Join us for this special Garden Cruise of the British Isles next summer aboard the Island Princess. Garden stops will include: England- Royal Horticultural Society’s Wisley Garden in London. Trebah Garden in Cornwall, Belsay Hall and Wallington Garden, both near Newcastle; Ireland- Mount Congreve near Waterford, Malahide Castle (Talbot Botanical Garden) and the private garden of Helen Dillon, both in Dublin; Scotland- Cawdor Castle Garden and Greenbank Garden, both near Glasgow, Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Garden; Wales- Bodnant Garden and Plas Newydd Garden, both near Gwynedd. Sightseeing stops of historical and cultural interest will be included. Your leaders for this tour will be CUH's Dave Stockdale, George Pinyuh. WSU Extension Agent Emeritus, and Ciscoe Morris, Manager of Seattle U.'s Grounds. Proceeds from this cruise will benefit educational program development at CUH (and the WSU Master Gardener Foundation). FOR MORE INFORMATION, including the complete itinerary and costs, please contact Dave Stockdale or Jean Robins at CUH by phoning (206) 685-8033. NORTHWEST FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW February 7-11 Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Seattle SEMINAR PROGRAM The seminar program at the show, sponsored by Sunset Magazine, will again be coordinated by CUH Education Director Dave Stockdale. Seminars are INCLUDED in show ticket prices. For the complete SEMINAR SCHEDULE, show schedule, and ticket prices, contact the show office by phoning (206) 789-5333. PREVIEW PARTY Arboretum Foundation members will again be coordinating the annual PREVIEW PARTY at the show. It will be held TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $50 for Arboretum Foundation members, $55 for non-members, and PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Proceeds from this event benefit renovation projects in the Washington Park Arboretum. This is a great way to see the show gardens first! For more information, or to order tickets, call the Arboretum Foundation at (206) 325-4510. CFR Continuing & Public Education Staff: Dave Stockdale. CUH Education Director Dana Kirley, WPA Education Coordinator Beverly Gonyea, CFR Continuing Education Manager Jean Robins. CUH Program Coordinator Rebecca Johnson. CUH Facility Manager REGISTRATION FORM Urban Horticulture Courses COURSE FEE STUDENT NAME(S) TOTAL $ CHECK ENCLOSED FOR $ Checks payable to University of Washington. No bank cards. Registrations filled in order received. Limited class enrollment; classes fill rapidly, so register early. Portion of fee may cover refreshments and speaker expenses. Refunds: Requests must be in writing or in person. Requests received 7 days or less from first class meeting have a $3.00 handling fee deducted. No refunds after the first class meeting. Phone: Day_ .Evening NAME ADDRESS Street Mail payment and registration to: Urban EJorticulture Courses University of Washington Box 354115 Seattle, Washington 98195-41 1 5 City State ZIP Code To request disability accommodation contact the Office of the ADA Coordinator, at least ten days in advance of an event: 543-6450 (voice) 543-6452 (TDD); 685-3885 (FAX) access@u. washington.edu (E-mail) Washington Park Arboretum Visitors Center for Urban Horticulture Broadmoor YE. 4>th Si. University of Washington 41st Union Bay Montlake E. Lvnn St. 4 LIBRARY NEWS From Library Manager Laura Lipton The library staff wishes to thank everyone who helped make its 10th Anniversary celebration and Elisabeth C. Miller Memorial Lecture last October such a success. Thanks especially to the Pendleton and Elisabeth C. Miller Foundation for the grants which made the celebration and lecture possible and to the Northwest Horticultural Society for its fund-raising campaign and financial support on behalf of the Library. Additional thanks to the many individuals who made gifts to the Library for books and operations. The Miller Library, in collaboration with the King County Library System, has produced a list of more than 40 recommended books for Northwest gardeners. The list will be available in all 38 King County branches, and the books will be available in the public system and the Miller Library. The library is in need of a new computer (DOS platform, 486 or higher) to provide a new CD-ROM center in 1996. If your company is upgrading and would like to consider making a tax-deductible charitable donation of a used computer, please contact Laura Lipton at 543-0415. University of Washington College of Forest Resources Center for Urban Horticulture Box 354115 Seattle, WA 98195-4115 WINTER 1996 Many new books have arrived in the Library, including Davidian’s Rhododendron Species , Volume 4: Azaleas', RHS European Garden Flora, Volume 4: Dicotyledons, part 2; The International Daffodil Checklist; Washington Dept, of Ecology’s Restoring Wetlands in Washington; and The World t Weather Guide by The New York Times. NORTHWEST HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY NEWS Call the Northwest Horticultural Society office at 527-1794 for information or to register for any of these events: Annual Garden History Lecture, co-sponsored by the UW Dept, of Landscape Architecture, History of Lotusland, by Lotusland Director, Dr. Stephen Timbrook, January 30, 7:30 p.m., NHS Hall, $7 for NHS members, $10 for non-members. Plants from South Africa, by Sean Hogan, Portland, OR, February 20, 7:30 p.m., NHS Hall, $7 for NHS members, $10 for non-members. Symposium: Getting Started in the Spring, by Lauren Springer, Designer and author, and Rob Proctor, author and columnist, both from Denver, CO, March 16, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., NHS Hall, $45 for NHS members, $55 for non-mem- bers, includes lunch. NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Seattle, Wash. PERMIT NO. 62 09-9615-123