Fall 1987 Vol. XII No. 2 Chinese Medicinal The plants in the garden are arranged according to their theraputic function. Eighteen categories are represented, some familiar ( astringents, purgatives ) others more exotic Herb Garden ( fragrant herbs for dissolving wetness, clearing-heat herbs). In the future, the Chinese medicinal plant collec- tion will be maintained in two separate areas. The newly Dedicated dedicated bed will continue to be the centerpiece of the Over four hundred guests attended the dedication of the collection and will contain mostly plants tolerant of sunny Chinese Medicinal Herb Garden on June 6. The event was conditions. Plants requiring moisture or shade will be jointly sponsored by the University of California Botanical planted in the understory of the gardens large Asian col- Garden, the American College of Traditional Chinese Med- lection, along with non-medicinal species. The former will icine in San Francisco, and the Guangzhou College of Tra- be marked with special labels identifying their medicinal ditional Chinese Medicine in Guandong Province, Peoples use. Republic of China. Jean Shady, organizer of the event, -Jim Affolter noted that response was even more enthusiastic than expected, reflecting strong local interest in the project. The highlight of the program was the unveiling of a 2,600 pound engraved marble tablet, shipped to Berkeley from 15 NEW DOCENTS Guangzhou to commemorate the occasion. JOIN THE GARDEN Paper lanterns, colored streamers, and posters with bold Chinese calligraphy created a colorful atmosphere, as vis- June 8 was Graduation Day for 15 new Docents who have itors sipped Mu tea and pondered the significance of plant completed the prescribed curriculum. All 15 participated labels ( "herbs for pacifying the spirit," "herbs for regulat- in the Docent-led Introduction to the Garden course ing chi," ). The new garden is located at the southeast held each summer in the Garden, went on to complete a corner of the lawn, adjacent to the previously existing herb rigorous introductory Botany course held on campus by collection. To our knowledge, the Chinese medicinal Bob Price, and then put in 5 months of intensive study in garden is the only one of its kind on the west coast. It was the Garden. The 15 are: Betty Baird, Doris Beatty, Deborah designed and planted under the supervision of Professor Carnell, Soozi de Mille, Barbara Donald, Debra Elder, Britt Xu Hong Hua, a member of the faculty of the Guangzhou Lofgren, Esther Oswalt, Thelma Russell, Leonard Skinner, College of Traditional Medicine, who has come to Berkeley Tomiye Sumner, Hal Simkover, Janice Vargo, Bea Welty and for six months to establish the new garden. Florence Yaffe. Following a brief program featuring speakers from the The new group exemplifies the diversity that makes the three participating institutions, Mrs. Robert Gordon Sproul, Docents so attractive and energetic. It includes both men Jr., and Lon Driggers ( representing Richard P Ettinger, the and women, an age range of 21 years to 60+, and a stunning major donor to the project ) unveiled the dedication stone. range of occupational experience. Installation of the stone was completed just three days You wont be able to tell the new Docents from the "old" prior to the dedication and was a major endeavor in itself, ones, thanks to a new Mentor program that was initiated involving structural engineers, professional stone masons, for this class. Beginning in March, each trainee was a forklift, crane, and cement truck. As the marble was finally assigned to a Docent Mentor, to observe and co-lead tours, set in place, onlookers applauded and garden staff sighed in and for general assistance and encouragement. The pro- relief. The stones designer, Professor Xu, was clearly gram was a great success. The new Docents are all old pros pleased with the result. at this time. PROGRAM FRIENDS FALL LECTURE HISTORY OF GARDENING IN ENGLAND A slide-presentation given by GEORGE WATERS, master photographer and editor of PACIFIC HORTICULTURE, also one of the founders of the Garden History Society in London in 1965. Date: Thursday, October 15, 1987 Time: 8 p.m. Place: 101 Morgan Hall, UC Berkeley Campus Members free, non-members $3.00. Come early to assure yourself a seat. This program traces the changes in fashion of garden making in England and attempts to show the causes of these changes. Dodecatheon Penstemon HANDS-ON PROPAGATION THANK YOU WORKSHOP To Instructor: JACK OSEGUEDA Mr. Harland Hand Mr. and Mrs. Philip McCombs Mr. and Mrs. Robert Riddell Date: Saturday, October 24, 1987 Lakeside Garden Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Place: Meeting Room, Botanical Garden for so graciously and generously sharing their lovely gardens for THE FRIENDS GARDEN TOUR on Dont miss this special opportunity to learn about plant May 16, 1987 propagation from Jack Osegueda, respected Bay Area horticulturist and plant collector. Bring your best Also, thank you to the 44 thoughtful clippers, a sharp knife and your own bag lunch—also people who served as hosts and host- plant material you wish to learn how to propagate. Des- esses in the four gardens. A scrapbook sert and beverage will be provided, as well as supplies of pictures of the gardens was made as a necessary for propagation procedures. permanent record of this first-time event; it will be on display at the annual To register or for further information, call Elly Bade, meeting for those who wish to see it. 644-1656, or The Botanical Garden, 642-3343. Limited Read the June issue of Horticulture to 30 participants. Members $15.00, non-members magazine if you wish to learn more $20.00 about Harland Hands remarkable garden. HIGHLIGHTS $. t .41 ENJOY r - # A SUNDAY AFTERNOON WITH BOTANICAL GARDEN BIRDWALK BREAKFAST VITA SACKVILLE-WEST On Saturday morning, April 18, at 7:30 a special bit of history happened in the Botanical Garden. Ornithological experts Barbara Bedayn and Ruth Voss led an A PRESENTATION GIVEN BY JOY CARLIN expedition of 22 people through the Garden in search of the sights and the sounds of WITH SCRIPT BY GENE OPTON the birds which are garden regulars or spring visitors. Following the birdwalk, all participants gathered in the Meeting Room for breakfast and a time of sharing stories of the feathered friends seen and heard in the garden. The following list was prepared in 1982 by Ruth Voss. A copy of it was given to all the birdwalkers and it is printed here for the enjoyment of other Friends who enjoy studying the birds of the Botanical Garden. EN. Date: Sunday, August 9, 1987 Time: 2:30 p.m. RESIDENT BIRDS OF THE UC BOTANICAL GARDEN Place: Mather Grove at Brown towhee Red-breasted nuthatch the Botanical Garden Rufous-sided towhee Wrentit Dark-eyed junco Bewicks wren Song sparrow California thrasher Tickets can be purchased at the Visitors Cen- White-crowned sparrow Robin Huttons vireo ter or at Mather Grove. Members 53.00, non- Annas hummingbird Common flicker Purple finch members $5.00 Hairy woodpecker House finch American goldfinch Depending on the speed of the postal ser- Downy woodpecker vice, this special event is either very soon to Black phoebe California quail Scrub jay Mourning dove take place or has just taken place. Stellers jay Band-tailed pigeon Chestnut-backed chickadee American kestrel (Sparrow hawk ) The Garden is indeed fortunate to have Joy Plain titmouse Overhead: Turkey vulture Carlin giving a presentation of literary Bushtit Red-tailed hawk snippets and garden lore written by noted British garden writer and novelist Vita SEASONAL OCCURENCE: APRIL THRU SEPTEMBER Sackville-West. The text for the performance has been prepared by Gene Opton, a long Allens hummingbird Swainsons thrush time Friend of the Garden and former treas- Rufous hummingbird Orange-crowned warbler urer of the Board of the Friends. Western flycatcher Wilsons warbler Joy Carlin has been acting, directing and Wood peewee Yellow warbler teaching with ACT over a span of 20 years. Olive-sided flycatcher Black-headed grosbeak She has also served as the artistic director of Violet green swallow Western tanager (migrant) ) the Berkeley Repertory Theater, as well as acting and directing there. In the late 1960s References she taught acting in the Drama Department at UC Berkeley. Before moving to Berkeley in Peterson, Roger Tory, A Field Guide to Western Birds. 1964 she was a member of the Second City Robins, Chandler S., Bruun, Bertel, and Zim, Herbert S., Birds of North America. Theater Group in Chicago and New York. New York: Golden Press, 1966. This spring she traveled to Chang Hai to direct an all Chinese cast in a production of George S. Kaufmans "You Cant Take It With You." Her husband, Jerome Carlin, is a Berkeley Road Closed artist who served as the first president of the Board of the Friends. For additional informa- The 1987 Cal Football Schedule will necessitate the closing tion about this event, please call 642-3343 or of Centennial Drive at Centennial and Rimway on the following 652-6867. Saturdays: September 5, 12, 26; October 10 November 14. The Botanical Garden will remain open with its usual schedule ( 9- 4:45) and can be approached from Grizzly Peak Blvd. Horticultural Staff A Successful Intern- Development Fund ship Experience More than two years ago, several persons vitally inter- In 1985 I received a Templin Traveling Scholarship ested in the Garden came together to establish the Horti- administered by the University of Canterbury in New Zea- cultural Staff Development Fund. This fund was created to land. The purpose of this award is to allow New Zealanders enhance the professional development of the horticultural like myself an opportunity to study or work in North Amer- staff actively involved in the daily maintenance of the UC ica.