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Dracunculus Vulgaris My Heirloam Plant Hdp SaveArnerica?s Enda1vJered WUd crs Ashe's magnolia (Magnolia ashe;) is the rarest of the native American magnolias. Many of America's most treasured wildflowers are threatened with extinction. In fact, experts estimate that 10 percent of the species and varieties native to the United States are in jeopardy. Over 50 taxa have already disappeared. Learn more about Ashe's magnolia and other endangered plant species by purchasing a copy of the American Horticultural Society's Endangered Wildflowers 1988 Calendar and reading through the in­ formative text. Funds raised from sales will be used to support conservation projects. To order your calendar, turn to page 40. VOLUME 66 NUMBER 12 President's Page: Season's Greetings by Carol yn M arsh Lindsay 2 The Design Page: Garden Reflections by Marga ret Hensel 4 The Indoor Gardener: Ladyslippers to Grow on Your Windowsills by Ell a May T. Wulff 7 Strange Relatives: The Pepper Family by Jane Steffey 10 Botanica at Key Biscayne by Ruby Weinberg 14 Bougainvilleas: A Feast for the Eyes by Tovah Ma rtin 22 The Mystery of Flowering Plants by Dr. Gilbert A. Leisman 27 Sources 36 Classifieds 38 Unusual Species: Dracunculus vulgaris-My Heirloom Plant by Alice B. Yeager 42 1987 Index 44 On the Cover: The glossy leaves and profuse scarlet fruit of Ilex cornuta 'Burfordii' fairly sparkle with holiday cheer. Though this vigorous ornamental evergreen has an affinity for the American South, it is hardy as far north as zones 7-9. A densely-growing holly, it can reach heights of up to 30 feet and provides an effective display both in the garden and in indoor arrangements. Ilex cornuta is a native of eastern China, where the dried leaves have been used as a medicine; its brilliant colors are still a most inviting tonic as winter days grow short. Photograph by Pamela Harper. Botanica at Key Biscayne; see page 14. Photograph by Ron Oprzadek Repl acement iss ues of AM ERI CAN HO RTI CULTURIST are ava il able at a cost of $2.50 per copy. The opinions ex pressed in the articles tha t appear in AMERI CAN HO RTICULTURIST are those of the authors and a re not necessarily those of the Society. Manuscri pts. art work, and photographs sent fo r possible publication will be returned if they a re accompa nied by a seJf­ addressed, stamped envelope. We cannot guarantee the safe return o f unsoli cited materi al. AMERICAN HORTICULTURIST, ISS N 0096-441 7, is the offi cial publicati on o f the Ameri can Horti cultural Society, 7931 East Boul evard Dri ve , Al exandria, Virginia 22308, (703) 768-5700, and is iss ued monthly. The Am eri can Horti cultural Soci ety is a nonprofit organi za ti on dedi cated to excell ence in ho rticulture. Membership in the Society includes a subscription to AMERI CAN HO RTICULTURIST. National membership dues a re $25; foreign dues are $35. $12 of dues a re designated for AM ERI CAN HORTICULTURIST. Copyright © 1987 by the Ameri ca n Horticultural Society. Second-class postage paid at Alexandria, Virgin ia, and at additional mailing o ffi ces. Postmaster: Pl ease se nd Form 3579 to AMERICAN HORTICULTURIST , P.O. Box 0 105, Mount Vernon, VA 2212 1. EDITO R, PUBLI CATIONS DIRECTOR: Virgin ia W. Loui sel!. SEN IO R ASS ISTANT EDITO R: Kathleen Y. Riley . ART DIRECTOR: Rebecca K. McClimans. ASSOCIAT E EDI TOR, HO RTICULTUR E: Bri an C. Little. ASS ISTA NT TO THE EDITO R: Ma rtha Palermo. MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR: Sall ie Hutcheson. ADVERTISING: Ameri can Horticu ltural Society Adve rtising Depa rtment, 80 South Ea rl y Street, Al exandria, VA 22304. Phone (703) 823-6966. COLO R SE PARATI ONS: Chromogra phics, Inc. HO RTI CULTURA L CONSULTANTS: Gil bert S. Daniels, Jane Steffey . EDITO RIAL ADVISOR Y BO ARD: Dr. Gerald S. Ba rad, Flemington, NJ; Dr. Harrison Flint, West Lafayette, IN ; Peter Loewer, Cochecton Center, N Y; Dr. Eli za beth McClintpck, Sa n Francisco, CAj Frederick McGourtny, Norfolk, CT j Janet M. Poor, Winnetka, IL j Maire Simington, Phoenix, AZ; Jane Steffey, Sy kesvill e, M D; Dr. Ja mes E. Swazey, Newark, DE; PhilIp E. Chandler, Sa nta Monica, CA. American Horticulturist PRESIDENT'S PAGE AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Season's Greetings omCERS 1987-1988 Mrs. Carolyn Marsh Lincbay Rochester, New York President Mrs. Harry J. Van de Kamp Pasadena, California n behalf of the Board of Directors and the staff First Vice President Mrs. John M. Maury at River Farm, I want to wish each of you a joy­ Washi ngton, D.C. Second Vice President ous holiday season and a New Year filled with Mrs. Charles W. Allen, Jr. great gardening experiences! Our gift to you, Glenview, Kentuckv Secretary . and our New Year's resolution, is to make your American Mr. Ri[hani J. Hutton West Grove, Pennsvlvan ia Horticultural Society a more exciting, enjoyable, and re­ Treasurer ' Mr. Everitt L Miller warding Society for all its members. Kennett Square, Pennsylvania We are thrilled about the plans for our 1988 Annual Immediate Past President Meeting, scheduled April 14-16 in Atlanta, Georgia at the BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mrs. Charles W. Allen, Jr. height of the spring season. Each day will be packed with Glenview, Ken tucky exciting events, from internationally recognized speakers Mr. Ri[hard C. Angino Harrisburg, Pennsylvania whom you will meet at receptions and dinners to entrees Gerald S. Band, M.D. Flemington, New ]ersev to Atlanta's most exquisite private gardens. Mrs. Benjamin P. Bole, Jr. The Southern hospitality extended to our Planning Com­ Cleveland, Ohio Mr. J. Jucbon Brooks mittee has been overwhelming! The distinguished Atlanta Sewicklev, Pennsylvania Dr. Henry M. Cathey Botanical Garden, its Board of Directors, and Ann Cram­ Washington, D.C. mond, the Executive Director, have rolled out the red car­ Mr. Russen Clark Boston, MassachusettS pet for us all. Mrs. Erastus Corning, n Albany, New York The meeting has been scheduled to follow the Williams­ Mr. Edward N. Dane burg Garden Symposium April 10-13, enabling our gar­ Boston, Massachusetts Mr. Ri[hanl J. Hutton dening enthusiasts to attend both events. You may extend West Grove, Pennsylva nia Mrs. Carolyn Marsh Lincbay this "Great Garden Week" even further by taking our Rochester, New York post-conference tour to Callaway Gardens. Mrs. John M. Maury Washington, D.C. In response to numerous requests we have shortened the Mr. Everitt L Miller Kennett Square, Pennsvlvania meeting to three days, reduced the costs substantially, and Mrs. Edward King Poor, III arranged a variety of hotel accommodations for your selec­ Wi nnetka, Illinois Dr. Julia W. Rappaport tion. Santa Ana, California Mrs. Philip Temple If you have never been to an Annual Meeting previously, Little Compton, Rhode Island mark your calendar and give yourself a gift-a trip to At­ Mr. Roy G. Thomas Woodstock, Vermont lanta. Meet with the officers and directors, and join us in Mrs. Harry J. Van de Kamp Pasadena, Californ ia congratulating the recipients of our distinguished awards. Mr. John H. Whitworth, Jr. Most important of all, bring your suggestions for mold­ New York, New Yo rk Mrs. Jean Verity Woodhull ing the future of the American Horticultural Society. Da)~o n , Ohio Come, participate, and share this glorious gardening expe­ Dr. John A. Wott Seattle, Wash ington nence by bringing a friend! EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mr. Pieter F. Oe[hsle 2 December 1987 Is your garden mlssing jewel-like flowers floating on a one of the most satisfying forms of gardening. 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