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NEWSLETTER of the MONT'ANA NATryE PLANT SCCIETY
Ute ladi*s'fu*sses shows rxp Protected fl*w*r stymies &irpsrt pl*ws asaim f;m Gallatin Csung For airport officials at Pogreba Fieid in And pwts $n atrpart. expansion project on ttold Thres Forks, there is a problern bloon:ing in the nearby wetlands. They are flowers By Judy tulcCarthy called Ute ladies'tresses. Standing less than a foot tali, they bloom in August anri THREE FORKS Ncrv there are eleven h4ontana are rather inconspieuo';s. Br:t Spir*ntkes locations ci the threatened orchid. Ute ladies' tresses tliiur,,ialis has been proiected ';nCer tire (.Spiranthes tiiluviaiis Sheviak). All eleven are in Enciangered Species Act since 1992. it is a Gallatin" Madison, .ieiTerson and Beaverhead Counties. discovery that could thwart officiais' pians 'Ihe interrnontaile vaileys about the Jeft"ersan" Gailatin, to expand the growing airport. Airpr:rt Macision. Bea!'erhead and Rub-v rivers fonn 80 miies of officials want to fill in the i O-aci"e wstiands ccrinected valleys ar the headr.vaters of the fulissouri and expand the airport. For y'ears ith*1') R.iver. braiding specialized habitat for this rare crchid. have been trying tc bu;,,ihe .,r,etiands that Restrigted tc low elevation r;alle]' bofionrs, SpirantlLes abut the airport. The narshes arr mat!* dllu.vlaii.t occupies wet meadows, strearn banks and made" created nearllr ?0,vears a.qn wheri abandoned stream channeis in a micro-habita'r that ialis wcrkers dug pits to builj ?$ cv€rp,?irs u:fi rvrrhin toi.lr soil series: within theni ta shaiiov,', Highuray 2 to go over i-aiirca-d trai:l.rs meandered wetiands: and within these. to srnall pockets From cn article in the .Vr.tr,ewrsn ll*i1.,; of rrighly' calcareous meadows" ilor inore about Ute {hronicle, Sept. i-;nt" Neviie ladies' tresses, see Bonnie Heidel's i9, lii}8, bv- fuil repoft in the {.isei hv permlstion Spring 1996 edition of Kelseyc.r. [-]rtnna L,ovell, wetlands environmental consuitant. anticipated the possible occurrence of this threatened FORPA}"3HRS orchid species in a planneC airport expansion area at TALL i Three Forks. irr Gallatin County Weii equipped w'ith Montana Natural Heritage Progranr reports, iliustrations arrd photographs of S. ,Ji!uvirsli.s, lv{s. Lovell surveyed PxgsElrrA't'r.gNS the rvetlands '*trli at the anticipateci mid-August floivering INVTTED T8 TTTE i 999 time and. lol. an ivory-coiored orchid appeared. i rvas happily drawn into the excitenieni u:hen askeci Mouraivr' lfx rfr/E Ft,4&'F to. identify the orchid. Thus m1, delightful adventure began rvith the literature searcll. foliorved brv careful Cowpnafi'rvcfi.' and" incidentaliy, indescribabl,v bearitiful viervs of this creamy. delicate flower under the micrcscope at MONT. The terrns pandtirate (fir1dle-shaped, refei-ring Co-sponsore{i b,v t}re ringenr (gaping" Sp ir a nt he d i I u1: i al i s . tc the ltp), referring to the corolla) and -s (waxy Montana biative Flant Societ,v Illustration by polliitia pollen grains transported as a unit) became commonpiace as I waded through the technical and Salish Kootenai College. Garolyn Crawford. description, measuring the millimeters of each This year's corrierence wili be characteristic of leaf, bract, sepai, petal, lip, basal calli plartls 'Vontanu hss' lrt' Montana Director at Large Hal Vosen area. Meeting ot from Miles City. Congratulations and A regular weekll' fearure of the Great Annusl thanks to Betty, Pat and Hal for taking on Falls Tribune this summer has been "The Seeley Lake these important jobs for the Society. Wildflower Trail" bi' NNPS ntember Fay Valois, of Vaughn. Fa) has featured a in each of Congratulations to the Clark Fork Recognition Montana native wildflower Chapter for the great annual meeting at these articles, complete with her outstanding photos of the flowers. ln Camp Paxson on the shore of Seeley Pryor Mountains bladderpod (Lesqtterella Lake. The location, facilities, and field addition, Fay has had special feature lesicii Rollins) growing trips (and guides) were outstandingl I stories in the Tribune about photograph wildflower gardens (Go Wild for was thrilled to see and several An article in the Great Falls Tribune (for plant species Flowers) and Lewis and Clark plants, also new me) native recently announced that a new Montana including: large round-leaved rein orchid with photos from her camera. native plant species has been named for and thanks to Fay. (H i b i Congratulations, ab enar a or c u! et a, Or chidaceae), Peter Lesica. Pete its discoverer, our own Perhaps members of the Society narrow- leaved cow -rvheat (Me I ampy r um other found the new bladder-pod species in the have also been active in writing native I ineare, Scrophu lariaceae), broad-tipped Pryor Mountains in 1992. He sent the plant articles and submitting wildflower twayblade (L ister a c onv al lar i o ides, specimen to Reed Rollins at Harvard Orchidaceae), and round-leaved sundew pictures for the newspapers in their Universit.v, who described the species in community. I would be interested in (Drosera rotundifulla, Droseraceae). Isn't the botanical literature in 1995, naming it nice examples and information about this it fun to botanize a new area with in honor of Pete. The plant is one of only about plants?! activity, rvhich benefits the Society. folks who are enthusiastic about a dozen species that are endemic Plant Please drop me a note. Membership in Montana Native to the state of Montana. Congratulations Society is truly a rewarding experience! Petel Wayne P Thanks to Clark Fork Chapter representatives: Will Butler and Peter Lesica, Anne Garde, Madeline Montana \iative Mazurski, John Pierce. Steve Shelly: Jack Wildfiovvetrs iru the |Vews Greenlee, Steve Arno, Robyn Klein" Maria illantas, Dcrrothy Faucett and those in Ji:lv I led an alpine --i ilclilo',r'cr in the Clark Forl: tihapter for all the ..\'ork rvalk fbr tire nerr 1., fiirned Reaftootlr in organizing anri making oLrr trip fo Chapter of MNPS. J'he front page of the Car;rp Parson bcth educational anC lirn. "Outside" section of the Carbon Countl' A special thanks to gi.rest speaker News fbr July 1998 announced the Rosiland Yanishcvsky for her outstanding 22, rvildflor.r'er walk and had a presentation on c!d grcu,th forests. highlighted section "Nature Notes" Jean Congratulations to Madeline entitled by Redonski. representative N4azurski, rvho received the outstanding of the Bear-tooth Chapter. N'INPS. In Nature Notes Jean service award at the Annual Meeting. 'fhe desclibed the Alpine buttercup time and enei:gy that Madeline has (Ranuncitlus udonetis) and spring beauty poured into the Sr;ciety as Treasurer and (C1a,1,1s7',;o lanceolata) in the well written Merntrership chairperson is truly article, rvhich included good pictures remarkable and deserving of our thanks of the plants. Evidently Jean's Nature Notes and praise. If that rvasn't enough, there are a regular feature of the Carbon was Madeline at tire Annual Meeting County'Nervs. Jean also had a letter in organizing and running the plant the Opinion Section of this sarlre identification demonstration and contest. newspaper describing the MNPS Annual Thank you, Madeline. for all of your Meeting, and inviting new members tc many contributions to the Montana the Society Of course, it helps that the Native Plant Society. vice-president of the Beartooth Chapter is Also announced at the Annual Carbon County News Staff Reporter, N{eeting were the iiistallrrtent of your David Owen. Congratulations and thanks nelr offlcers: Vice-President Betty to Jean and David for their work on Kuropat from Whitefish. Secretary Pat behalf of the MNPS in the Red Lodee I'iatenberg from Toll'nsend. and Eastertt Wayne canbe reached at 2601 'l'hirdAve. North, Great Falls, MT59401 e-riiail : mtwayne@juno. com Pnoc ) Kelseya Auturnn 1998 Ute ladies' tresses and wetter areas; S. h abitat and to its magnicamporutn, requiring hypothetical origin a From page one in 7999 warrn, mesic sites, was Pleistocene pluvial period). extirpated from the region; this Charles J. Sheviak wrote Today we find and S. diluvialis combining orchid adapted lower Montana in Spiranthes diluvialis, A to adaptive features both elevations in mesic wet New Species the of or from parents, colonized extensive meadows along pennanent Western United States I{ative Plant streams. Hence the (Brittonia 36 (l), 1984, Three Forks arid region pp. 8-14) an Spiranthes diluvialis raise s is suitable habitat f,or a Conference explanation of the concerns airporl expsnsion. southern plant Great origin of this species for of Basin origin, as iong as By Virgil Dupuis in Colorado, Utah it finds wetlands and Nevada. The shallow and calcareous PABLO - Presentations are invited hybridization .S. of Three to the 1999 Montana Native Plant magnicamporum (2n:30) Forks meadows. Conference, co-sponsored by The and ,S. romanzffiana Montana Native Plant Society and (2n:44) yielded S. diluvialis As a result of Salish Kootenai College. This (2n:7 4), w ith characteristics Spiranthes dilu,-ialis year's conference will be March 25 of both parents, which occurrence near the areas of wet, warrn territory. proposed expansion and 26 at the Salish Kootenai enable its survival. When to the As increased, College campus in Pablo, MT. the climate became drier, aridity Three Forks airport, the Spiranthes project has been put the parental species and the diluvialis on hold became progressively more indefinitely. A major new theme for this year's hybrid species responded limited to scattered areas of conference will be Native American differently due to different permanent Judy McCarthy is president cultural plant issues and traditional habitat requirements. The water. (Spiranthes ecologic knowledge; in addition to boreal S. romanzoffana was named of the Valley of the Flowers diluvialis, "of the in Chapter of MNPS. rare plant, plant community and retreated to higher, cooler Jlood," allusion to both its wetland natural areas conservation. and the promotion and use of native plant materials for ecological restoration. A Special THANK YOU Research Natural Areas Program goes to these fine has change in leadership There will also be a Tribal businesses and perspectives forum when interested Tribal representatives will be MISSOULA pursuit individuals for - In of Botanist Steve Shelly offered the time to present new adventures, Dr. Angie contributing to this assumed leadership for the information on the status of their Evenden, Natural Areas natural program. year's annual meeting: areas cultural plant programs and Program Manager, departed Pursuing a desire to get concerns, the Forest Service in early back to her botanical (field) Bagels on Broadway April. Since arriving in roots, Angie is conducting Big Sky Brewing The second day ofthe conference Missoula in 1987, Angie has freelance botanical will be dedicated to special Biodesign Farm guided natural areas and conservation work rvorkshops, demonstrations and (Helen Atthowe) botanical resource programs throughout the west. meetings. Display space will also B itterroot Restoration in the Northern Region. A Although she will remain be available both days. (Pat Burke) scientist with the Rocky based out of her home in Mountain Research Station Missoula, she may often be Botanica (Brenda Oviatt) Interested presenters should send a for the past seven years, found exploring Great Harvest Bakery some 200 word abstract (hardcopy and Angie served as the southwestern desert Hunter Bay Coffee Co. disk) to Steve Shelly, USFS, P. O. manager for the Natural landscape. Her initial Mountain Press Box 7669 Missoula. MT by January Areas Program in lvlontana, projects include working for 15, 1999. Copies can also be Rocky Mountain Elk Idaho, North Dakota, Utah The Nature Conservancy of emailed to him at: Foundation and western Wyoming. The Utah. the Western Regional Shelly_Steve/r 1 (@fs. fed. us. Jerry DeSanto program primarily Office of The Nature Don Fawcett emphasizes on work Conservancy and the new Program cornrnittee contacts are: Gertrude Lackschewitz Research Natural Areas, and Grand Staircase-Escaiante Agendu: Sheila Morrison to a lesser degree, Special National Monument in Jack Creen lee 406-5 42-3887 Interest Botanical Areas. southern Utah. Mary Beth Percival Steve Shelly 406-329-304 1 During her tenure, Angie Angie has served MNPS Joanne Bigcrane 406-675-2700 helped secure establishment as president and chair of the Facilities: giants of ot,ei' 125 neu: researe h snrail committee. Her Virgii Dupuis 406-675-480i) natural areas on National efforts on Lrehalf of MNPS Pat Huriey 406-675-4800 Forests throughout the and her crrntributions have Guest Speakers: northern Rockies and been greatly appreciated, Bonnie Heidel 406-444-058 i intermountain rvest. LJpon and we r.vish her all the best. Joanne Bigcrane 406-67 5-2i {i* her deparlure, Regional Kelseva Autumn 1998 Page 3 chloroph,v llous This led to the belief that they were obtaining The eomptrex.Web (non-green) plants nutrition directl;- from decaying plant material. usualll'attract Later- it n as observed that their roots or rhizomes -fhe1'seenl notir,c. are filled r.r ith fungal hyphae. Some scientists of so atiomai0us. ::c "i:nitaturai." assumed that ti-re sc ;rcfrlorophyllous piants formed Creen plants usc chloropiil il a belori'-ground sy ilbir>tic partnership rvith the to capture sunlight and fungal my'celiurn tlie u'ar ltlost vascular plants do. 'fhese H HCr produce fbod. n'hite, However. green plants supplv their fungal partners il_HrE, yellow or red plants are r.vith carbohl'drates in erchange for soil nutrients- clearly different; hoi.i, do they' a true syrnbiosis, but achlorophl llous plants havc -== make a living? For many no means to manufacture food so thel have no years it was thought that sonre way to benefit their associated fungi. Rather, the achlorophyl lous plants rvere plants induce the fungal myceliurn to enter their UNDFR saprophr tcs ( obtaining roots and then digest them. parasitism not nutrition from decaying plant symbiosis. rnaterial) or m,vcorrh izai The achlorophyllous ericads are usually (implying mutual benefit to associated with the sanle fungi that form both partners). We norv know mycorrhizal symbioses with coniferous forest GRGUND that neither is the case. All trees. Pinesap parasitizes members of the genus achlorophyl lous vascular Suillus, Rlzizopogon and close relatives; Indian plants in Montana are pipe r,vas found with members of the genus By Peter Lesicir parasites: they' obtain nutrition Rttssula. and pinesap parasitizes a single species from a host, darnaging but not of Rhizopogort throughout its entire range. Like killing that host. The process of parasitism is the achlorophyllous vascular plants, these fungi varied and interestinq. cannot rnanufacture compler carbon compounds such as sugars. But lvith their fine net of In our area achloroplryllous plants occur in subterranean hyphae, they sequester mineral five plantfamilies: nutrients from the soil and supply them to their o Loranthaceae(mistletoes) tree paftners in exchange for carbohydrates that . Cuscutaceae (dodders) the trees have in excess. Carbon compounds are . Orobanchaceae (brooinrapes) made by the conifers, transferred to the o Ericaceae (ericads) rnycorrhizal fungus, and then taken b-v the . Orchidaceae {orchids) pinedrops or Indian pipe. In this way the trees supply both the fungus and non-green plants r,vith Mistletoes and dodders attach themselves to food. the branches of other vascular plants and live their The wintergreens (Pyrolu spp.) are closell' entire lives compietely in the vegetation canopy. related to pinesap and pinedrops, and in some Dwarf mistletoes {,4rccuthobiiri spp.) parasitize instances, they too may become totall;, dependent coniferous trees causing deformed brarrches, and on fungi for carbohydrates. For manv vears heavy infestations may eventuall,r'kill the host leaf-less wintergreens \,vere considered a distinct Dodders (Cusc-uta spp.) trvine around the stems species, Pllrola aphl'lla until it rvas discovered and leaves of herbaceous and shrubbl, host plants that different species of wintergreen can becorne in many families. Both rnistletoes and dodders are leafless. presumably when there is a more perennials and can cause damage of economic substantial relationship rvith the fungi conrpared importance by infesting cornrnercial timber or to their leafy conspecifics. These leafless crops. wintergreens are considered an evolutionary Broomrapes (Orobanc'he spp.) also parasitize intermediate stage between mycorrhizal and green vascular plants, but their do it underground. achlorophyllous species of the Wintergreen attaching their roots to the roots of a host. Many Famil,v. species specialize on hosts in the Aster Family, Coral-root orchids may also parasitize especially sagebrush es (Artemisia spp.): horvever, mycorrhizal fungi, but they have more often been one-florvered broornrape (O. uniflora) has rnuch found associated with root rotting fungi such as more catholic tastes. Many species of broomrape Arntillctrict mellea. the honey mushroom. These are annuals. All three of'these groups of plants fungi parasitize coniferous trees for carbohydrates have long been recognized as parasitic. and are in turn parasitized bir the orchids. This It is the achlorophvllous orchids and ericads life history helps explain results of a recent study' that cause confusion about life history. These from northwest Montana where spotted coral-root include the coral-root orchids {Corallorhi:a spp.) was found to be more common in old-grorvth and candy stripe (..lllotropct virguta).lndian pipe forests compared to 80-y'ear'-old second growth. (M ono t r opa unifl ora), pinesap i H i p op i tt,s The root rot that foresters so despise is food for m onotr opct) and p inedrops (P t e r rss poru the orchids that we admire. andromecla) in the Ericaceae. These plants These simple-appearing plants give testimonr' usually occur in forest soils with deep humus to the complex web of life going on below Corallorhiza striata layers. ground. Continued on next puge Page 4 Kelsel,a Auturnn I99li Life Under Growntl tuAffimffiffiApffiN@ wffiwffi whv Further reading: shCIuLd Furman, T'. E. and J. h4. ffiAYffiVffi PEANTS yCIu? Trappe. 197l. Tradlt ion a{ Lan ds c ap extensive Phylogeny and ecology' ing root systems than lawn grasses. This root network enables them to cbtain rnoisltrre of achlorophyllous T'he erpaiisiv* grass lawns rvhich when needed, while lawn grasses are always angiosperrns. Quarterly predominate in our country today comprise needy, and so, vulnerable to drought" Review of Biolo gy 46: primarily ncn-native grasses, and require Yuny native plants, especially frorn the 219-225. considerable maintenance and cost to keep prairie, are covered with small hairs which help them alive. l'.Iatural landscaping improves air them reduce evaporation and utilize and water quality through reduced use of atmospheric water vapor and dew as a source Cullings, K"W., T. M. Iandscape chemicals and fossil-fueled of water. Native plants do not require as much Szaro and T. D. Bruns. maintenance equipment. Natural landscaping water to grow as non-natives. Planting at least a 1996. Evolution of costs less to maintain, and also provides habitat portion of your yard with natives will reduce extreme specialization for rvildlife, helps manage stonnwater and your dependence on inigation. within a lineage of enliances regional biodiversity. As an exanlple ectomycorrhizai of the impacts of domestic How will plunting natives reduce development on biodiversity, consider what has depe n de nc e o n fe rtilize rs ? epiparasites. Nature happened in the rnid-west. Prior to the arrival of the first European seftlers" approximately 379 63-65. Limit your lawn to areas of active use. 6-5% of Illinois, 33a,a af Minnesota and I 5yo of Consider converting areas of your lawn that are Irrdiana consisted of prairie (native grasslands). infrequently used to native plants or ground 'foday, less than one percent of native prairie cover requiring less maintenance. Then take remains in these three states. N{uch of the loss good care of the larvn that remains. To avoid was to agricultural uses, but urban development over-fertilizing, test your soil every three or aisc consumed vast amounts of';rative prairie. four years in either fall or spring to accurately ..'r-ationall,v, there i-" more than 20 million deterrnine what is needed. When applying aeres of larvn. *r" square -ll.30ii miles, in the fertilizer, be sure to follow the package r,4r"'i",; [-initt-'d Stelr:s. ,'\rrie::is:=n I;trici i*q covereci instructions and appiy only,' tirc ilni*riilt bi, rvc:!i l;:i:nii ,-:r*El th:ln i:r'' anv i:fher '';-'rlii -' tra.js recomrnended. R.emenlber. nl{.}l'ij is rii,t Iti IiiLrii,j,ii{:as. larvl: i:-rigaticn uses r:ecessarily better. iarge anrc'Liriis of water - up ta i0o.o rif water ctnsumpti*n .iil tii* ea,ct c,-rasi, ffii ;r*,.1 up ta 60ah I{ou: does landscapircg cn the r!,est c{,}alt. witfu {sfftives Most pcople tend tlr cvei:-f-ertilize iheir benefit the enviro nmerctij ffi- larvns. Pl:c;sph+;-us and nitr-ogen frr:r:r fertilizers m rvash intc rhe naiicn's lakes and rivers, causing Every plant species provides ciitl'erent rapid plant and aigae grorvti-r, iJepleting c,r,yg*n, benefits for the environrnent. AII oiants rake up liarminu aciuatic !iie anC interfering rvith nutrients in the soil, some return nutrients as recreatic-rnal activities. weil. and niost offer different types of habltats Gas-powereC garcien tools ei:-rit 596 of the and food sources. Birds. insects anei ofher- nation's air po!lution, and a gas-porvered wildlife depend on many different nativ.'e plants. mower ernits li times the air pcliution of a new The modern lawn provides very little of these benefits. The primary r.ian car frlr each hc,ur of operation. l'he average Er:rasian srass you identifl.,'the plant species that make honreowner spends 40 hours e* mowing up our Iawns are r:l'little rrse riepicterl lv'e?r ilr tlie draw'inq larvn. to mosl !;isects and above? Send y-oul" ensiver to ,4 ga.r-powered mlwer emits animals i :rnCscrping iviNPS. P.O. []ox 163?, with nativcs How vuill pla*tting i I times lhe sir pollution of i.iq:xon, MT 59S-{3. contributcs {o I rgional All cor- tt tt t iv e s c#t'Js ef" i",s G #ew car each hour af habitat rect eniries will go into a f,or ilrversiiv rr wut*r? otrser ttti on. The iwerage yo'ur il\&:'n tiackirarC. rjrawins 1-or a pack*i <;f nalive horneov,rcer plants greeting cards. Please sytenCs i'aiive spe cies are This infot trtt-:tii;ti c{-iffie include your name. 40 hours a yeflr addrc,-i; pllnls;1,;it rrr"i,:ilrrir ii: ri Ef',4 Fut:l ,',h{:ets tnoi,uing luyvn Jrorn *n11 phone ni.rmher. g4il'i,i-i i;iea anri a:, a rtsuli on hutursi are adapicd to tire iocal Lanrlstaping. Jt:hn {ittth ilIusti'af titits ttre" lry c i inl;rie :inil *l:vi rr-in nrental Pierce is the nA7lP.S c*niJ if iiins. Atiapiat ic;ns al lolv . i t' {t tt il a .J a n i.g h. l'as cit ! itr Lanriscaping thern t0 i.isr l;.:ss inoisture irr P I unts of' the P at: i"{ic Commiltee contact. tireir env ir+nrlrent. lrJative ,\{trthfi,e.yt. For more info call him plants have deepetr, nlore at (406)542-2640. Kclsel a Auturnn 1998 Page 5 Get invclved rvith an MNPS Chapter ln \. -: ::3':. '': iL)ln tr:ps .1 lri''r;flls CHAPTtrR LItrH i*,'ith other members for field ": \fl/E'D LIKE TO HEAR FT?OM YOU: lYinepipe Refuge Indiun Mesdows The Montana Narive Plant Society.' has eight chapters across RONAN - August 8. at l:00 I,INCOLN - Members of the our great state. Fignr Westby'to Whitefish, Billings to Butte. p.m., with 30 garbage bags ot' Keisey chapter enjoYeC an ive'd like to hear about your activities in each issue cti Keise'vct purple loosestrife . ls' t hrttnt interesting hike to the Indian right here ir: Chapter Life. Send your repofts to: salicaria. in the back of Bill \4eadows Research Natural led b,v " Montana Native PIant SocietY, West's pickup, we applauded Area outside of Lincoln year John Pierce of lv'lissoula and Dennis Nicholls. KelseYa Editor, ourseives for another of pulling at Ninepipe National John Beaver of Helena on P.O. Box 1632, Refuge south of July 25 The intent of the hike Noxon. MT 59853. 'W'ildlife Ronan in the Mission Valley. was to explore the Civerse wetlands in the area and [.el's share our aduenlures. There were six of us: veteran ll's a bi€ slats. pullers Neal and Pattie Brown, search f,or three sensitive Bili West from the Bison species, pale sedge (Carex Bottle Point Range, Ed Prach and Brett livida), the carnivorous linear- Storm Luke Thuma with his friend from leaved sundew (Drosera California, Adam. Pattie linearis) and water bulrush CREEK The ANACONDA - 0n August TROUT - modeled her new purple ( Sc irpus sub tenttinalis). after the annual 8th eight MNPS members Saturday loosestrife leisure suit, a Several pristine rvetland Lesica from the Calypso and Clark meeting in July. Pete vision in pinkl communities exist at hidian joined a band of hikers Fork chapters met at Siorm merry And so we slogged off into Meadows, including old onto the high Lake at the edge of the for an excursion the wetland. and after a wet beaver ponds currentl)i the Clark Fork- Anaconda-Pintlar Wilderness open ridges of June and a high water table, dominated bY GeYer willorvi along and climbed to Storm Lake Coeur d'Alene Divide we found loosestrife on then beaked sedge {Salix the Montana-ldaho state line. Pass and Goat Fiats on the dry' sites. L),thrum invasions gey er i anal C ar ex ut r i c ul at u'); gorgeous da1' with Continental Divide. With the It was a degrade and can eliminate forested - Engientann sPruce no wind. marred onl,v help of trip leader Peter virtually rvetlands. It has no value to (P ic ea englemanni i) and of a truck Lesica, we identified 103 by the explosion wiidlife and quickly replaces quaking aspen (Populus and species in flower. It rvas a battery that spral'ed Petc native vegetation. If allowed trenuloides); wetiands - rvith baiter,r great day fbr gentians; we saw several others to flourish, it will radically biuejoint reedgrass gentian (G ent ictnct acid! Fortunately'" l1o one \\'as explorer's change the character and (C al arnagr os t is c an aden s is) ; t but it is rumored that the c n lyc o s a), swertia (Sv'er ia hurt, value of Montana's pristine moist meadows, and floating Montana Rep orves perennis), the little annual western wetland resources. Lythrum is organic mats and fens. Indian (G several people neu' sets of northern gentian ent ianel la a stout. erect perennial herb Meadows occupies a basin in clothirrg. We refused to allorv amarella) and our spectacular that sends up rnuitiple stems a perched glaciated bench gentian (Gent iana the incident to dampen our white from a dense. matted root surrounded by low hills of enthusiasm to look for algida). We also relocated system. Plants can be ten feet lodgepole pine (Pinus subalpine plants nestled in the one of only two known tall. Stems are four to eight contorta). grassy meadorvs of Bottle Montana populations of sided. leaves are opposite or The ecological history of Point. About 70 plants were Kruckeberg's swordfern whorled; flowers are pink (see the area is particularlY ( e i along the rvay. P o lys t ic hu m kruc ke b r g i), catalogued Pattie's leisure suit; to purple interesting. Walking between Among the most interesting and our only populaticn of with six petals. Old stems with the different wetland (Sctus of the day were the Weber's sawwort urrea finds seed capsules can persist communities provides plant for the weberi). We had a surPrise namesake through the winter. A single snapshots of wetland Family encounter with summer Figwort stem can produce 120,000 succession from open water (Scrophulariaceae). resident of nearby Sortthern seeds a year, and seeds are beaver ponds to sedge r op hul ar ia I anc eolota; a Cross and MNPS member Sc viable for 50 years. dominated tneadows, and lv{ark Behan and his llama native St. Johnswort. We knorv we will be eventually less saturated areas m unl and rvho lvere out for a stroll. Hy pe r ic u m for os ; pulling loosestrif'e from this supporting shrubbY what appeared to be a coastal They joined us on our return area until we are in nursing c inquefo il/tufted hairgrass of Sacifraga trrp. It was beautiful rveather, variety homes. We enjoyed a gourmet (P otent il I a frut ic o s a/ jurnPed (this plant had no e and some of us in the ferruginea picnic and discussion with Bill De scham ps ia c s P i toso) was suPPosed to iake rvhen we sot back, Clark bulblets as it West on wetlands issues. WhY commmunities. Viewing tirat the have in this area). Though sites in a daY' Fork members hope not join us next Year? Look these different ridge Caiypso Chapter orga:rizes clear cuts crowded our for loosestrife in other allori's one to imagine each in these heavilY more hikes in that area- The on either side rvaterways and wetlands. We wetland's successional histor;' logged mountains, we were C-- alypso Chapter covers found it in Swan River nofth from open water to eventual treated to pristine meadows on soutltwestern lvlontana. of Ferndale Bridge this Year. terrestrial habitat. Petc Lesica" the ridge tops. - Neal Brown The floating organic mats. - Dennis Nicholls Contintted on next Plge Kelseva Auturnn 1998 Page 6 C A L tr N D A R i spend an evening wirh your plant-loving rriendsl Natrirai Indistt lI{eudows VHI![E'V,, CF: Be prepared to bring a piate of the Montana and utensils to eat with. a llentage program, rviii Present the however. are perhaps the most :TI*IE FICIWEHS favorite dish to share, and a a proqram on the flcra of and its unique features in the area. ClttAPtEH Bo:*tt*rt ferv slides o1past adveirtures Great Lakes region it' ith These mats are formed of ro show the group. surprising commonalitY several inches of Wednesday, Novenib'er 4, 7:lC vegetation found in the RockY We wili learn ho$' accum u lated, incompletely p.m. Rm 306 Lewis Flall, A*.TEMI$IA CHAPTER Mountains. decomposed organic or "peat" MSU Campus. Stuart Billings relic communitios in the Great there soil that is deposited under Jenn ings, "Reclan'iation Efforts Lakes area came to be rvater-soaked conditions. The in Butte and Anaconda Llsine Clayton McCracken of the and why they are so similar to mats near the center of a basin Native Plants." Artemisia Chapter said they some of the plant communities float over water and "quake" are looking for people in closer to home. when walked upon. While the Wednesday, December 2. 7:30 south-central Montana to take mats are generally over a foot p.m. Rrn 306 Lewis Hall, on leadership roles in that PI-unsE REMEMBER; thick, several of us discovered MSIJ Campus. Dr. Cathy chapter. He is hoping for to send in meeting "coffee the thin spots by'unexpectedly Cripps, "The Wild Mushrooms discussions" this announcements by winter with those willing to sinking hip deep in the cold, of Montana's Aspen Forests." December I0 the next brackrsh water. Though the assume responsibility for for carnivorous sundews at the Wednesday, February 3, 7:30 organizing meetings and field issue of the nerr)sletter. site would likely have p.m. Rm 306 Lewis Hall, trips. Clayton said" "We want Thank You. appreciated the service had IVISU Campus. (sta,v tuned for t0 get out next spring and look we sunk out of site. this details). at wiidflowers." but he particular process of nutrient indicated that they are in need enrichment is not comrnonlr Wednesday, N{arch 3, 7:30 p. of helpers. If you can help pull + ** * recommended. m. Rm 306 Lewis Hall, MSI"J the Artemisia Chapter together In addition to the Campus. Charlotte 1'rollinger, then give a Clayton a call at Isthere * interesting envirotrment. all "Photographics for the GA il252-28}1 . South-c entral t three sensitive plant species Ph1'togenicalll, Incl ined. " ancJ southeastern Montana is a Forest rvere observed on the fens as big country fuil of native * * rvell as an additional state- W'ednesday, April 7, 7:30 p.rn. plants to iook at. We hope listed species, English sunde* Rm 306 Lewis t-lail, MSI,I YOU can help us get out there * l{ealth * (Drosera ange|ica'). Several Campus. Bonnie Heidel. and find then-r. Crisis? additional species nere also "Newly Discovered Species * * added to the original species Since Dorn." IYIAI(A FI"('RA list for the area. GIIAPTEIR tttestby * Logging, * The cornbination of the cly\Rk FoRk stran ge, sern i-terrestrial Roading & CllapCen Missruta Al Joyes of the Maka Flora environment and the presence Chapter said that they intend * Burning: * of unusual species made the 'fhursday, November 12, 7 :30 to have f-all meetings and Problem or fens an extremely' interesting * p.m. Dr. Mark Behan will events in the far northeast t area to explore. Solution? present a Story ofTeas based corner of the state, but have More infornration on on his experiences in Nepal not yet set a schedule. Those * * peatlands, quaking bogs and and the Himalayas. Room i 19, people are big time iarmers 20, 1999 fens is available in the ]une Gallagher Building on U of M out there on the plains, and it recently published Forest * 7:00 p"rn. t campus. is difficult to find time to get Service report Peotlunds on organized. But Al said that Carroll College * National Forests of the they will, and anyone t December Pot Luck rvill be N orth ern Ro c ky ll'[o untains : Lower Commons held at Joe Elliot's home at interested in programs in the Ecology snd Conservution Helena * 3918 Lincoln Road. Missoula Plentywood, Scobey, Wolf t (crhadde et ai , ,:?:1" at 6:30 p.m. Call Will Butler, Point and Westby areas should Beaver Free Admission (406)543-6741, for the date. call him for dates and tirrres. * * Al's phone number is (406) 3 85-2579. Sponsored by ihe * t Clancy-Unionv il le'l'ask MEANY KEI,SEY CHAPTI,R Force , Wild Divide * l\'lWA and Carroll * []elenct College Biology FOH f)enartnrent November 5th, 7:00 p.m. at * * Lervis and Clark Library in * WIHTEA? Heiena. Sue Crispin, Director * *t* Page 7 Kelseya Autumn 1998 MONTANA NATHVH PH&F{T S$CHET'Y RTITZ€F€ffiS 1999 SMAET GRANTS PROGRAEN (news briefs from around tlie siate) HELENA - Bonnie l{eidel ficrm tire Montana Natural Heritage The Montana Native Plant If you have a prcject tl'i.ai i1'applicabie. Program notes that MTNHP has Society announces the fourth you think might qualif,v for Describe the project a new email address and lvebsite annual small grants prcgram the fulNPS smali grants. iobjectives, methods, domain name. If you need help for research, study and consider submitting a description of final from Bonnie or the Heritage appreciation of Montana's proposal with the following product). Progran-r, contact them at l5l5 native plants. One or two inforrnation: Please explain horv the E. 6th Avenue, flelena, M"l' grants of up to $500 each will project will beneflt native 59620-1 800 phone (4A6)444- be awarded in 1999 to fund PROJECT EXPENSES plant conservation in ; 0536; fax (406)444-0581; emaii: projects or stuc.lies supporting ELIGIBLE FOR fulontana. bheidel@nris. state.mt.us. conservation of native plants COVERAGE: Outline an overall project Homepage http ://nris. state. mt.usl in Montana. budget, including the mtnhp. The grant competition is r Direct costs of travel, amount you are open to residents of Montana meals and lodging for requesting frorn MNPS CLINTON Kelly Chadrvick or members of MNPS. The research. conservation or (up to $500), and shou, - writes that MNPS t-shirts from deadline for proposals is education projects. cther funding sourc€s. the 1998 annual meeting at JANUARY 30, 1999. Give a time frame for Seeley Lake are still available. The purpose of the completing the prcject. Long sleeves are $16.50, siroft MNPS Small Grants a Give a brief Program is to sleeves S 1 3.50.'Ihe t-shirt stimllate r.s.ureh, * artwork rvas designed b1,' Susan conservation ,r;*;siL:i'l' VanRooy, and represenis the and iarge trees of the Western Larch * forest of western IMontana. Order your t-shirt froin i'our chapter represeiriatir e. ,rl' S:ir e Keily a cali ar. (406)251i-:,1i9. mffi*! Grffiffit They wcuid i:rake grcrii Christnras gii'ts. # K# i-f tji,ENA - l\'ioitiaiiii. i i;;.:,,:,,,: ij vvili be o!'lering wil'.ilif* education ' qualiXlcailor:s !.;iiir! tctaiing morr than $1Oi;',i ir: activities wtrich heip foster an Successf Lil apr:iie arrts appreciation 1999. This rnone),, gcii;;'.rii:ii i.;', for Montana's o Supplr" anel s*ivic* u'iii i:e lgquired to submit a native plants an endowment fund c;':ii' r-i li:t: anrJ plant iiXpefilrs us*d i*lti:* sole !inal r*p+rt ciccumenting the Audubon Wildlife i' communities. These grants are pitlpose ni'the riiiir v stuci,r, Or pr concern. These are the only corolla ,5.8-8.2 mm long, lilac; The suite of habitat two species of the primrose leaves strongly farinose on characteristics and variables 9uimilI,e genus (Primula) in foothills, abaxial surface, denticulate; among Idaho populations has valleys and plains of Montana Rocky Mountains from been characterized in the beside the high elevation nofthern Canada to Utah and Idaho status report (Moseley species, Parry's primrose Colorado ... P. incuna. 1989) and as part of (Primula parryi). management research Alkali prirnrose ( P r imulct The trvo low elevatiorr Note: Albino flowers can be evaluating dem ographic ulcalina) will be recognized species are both scapose found in any species of response (Muir and Moseley for Montana in the "Flora of perennials 7 -30 " cm tall, with Primula. That corolla color tee4). North America." Verification For now, add Primula of the 1936 specimen from alcalina to your copy of Dorn Monida, collected by Frank H. ( 1984). Next year, please Rose (MONTU), was recentlv collect information on and rnade by Primula expert and look carefully at any low- FNA author, Sylvia (Tass) elevation primrose! Kelso of Colorado College. Alkali primrose is a regional Illustrat ion by' Anita Cholewa, endemic species otherw ise from Brittonia 36( l): 59-62. known from five occurrences in ldaho, and ranked G I Literature cited: (global ly irnperi led). Cholewa, A. F. and D. M. This taxononric rev'ieri' Henderson. I 984. Primula resolves whether alkali alcalina (Primulaceae): a new primrose has really been species from ldaho. found in Montana. a point of Brittonn ia, 3 6( I ):59-62. previous debate, but begs the question of rrhetlrer it survives Dorn, R. D. 1984. Vascular here" J'he FNA tert rvill plants of Montana. Mountain include a "?" beside Montana West Publishing. Cheyenne, because the only known WY.276 pp. population may' be extirpated. The population at the Kelso, S. 1991. Taxonomy of Monida collection site has not Primula sects. Aleuritia and been relocated despite surveys alcalina in North America. of over 20 alkaline meadorvs Rhodora 93:67-99. around area the conducted by a "farinose" surf'ace (mealy, fades with age, and is Peter Lesica. The Monida whitish covering) on the particularly a problem in older Moseley, R. K. 1989. Report landscape has changed since calyx, at least when young. flowers on herbarium on the conservation status of 1936 with the construction of Distinguishing specimens (Kelso l99l). Primula alcalina, a proposed Highway 15. This information characteristics are highlighted Alkali primrose also candidate species. provides the basis for below, as presented in the differs from mealy primrose in Unpublished report to U.S. assigning it a state rank of monograph on Primula that it has a relatively rare Fish & Wildlife Service. Idaho "SX" - believed to be alcalina (Cholewa & breeding system represented Conservation Data Center, extirpated in Montana. Henderson 1984). b-v the distylous condition (in Boise. 32 pp.+ app, Surve,vs around Monida li Calyx 1-5.7 mm long; which flowers of the species and other areas in Beaverhead corolla 4.3-6.2 mm long, have one of two different sets Muir, P. S. and R. K" Countl' have produced new' white; leaves efarinose or of styles length; either much Moseley. 1984. Responses of records lbr rnealy primrose farinose only on the abaxial longer or shorter than the Primula alcalina, a threatened (Primttla inc'ana), a surf-ace when yourlg, entire or stigma) - rather than the species of alkaline seeps, to circumboreal relative that is denticulate; east central homostylous condition. It is site and grazing. Nat. Areas also tracked as a Montana ldaho.,. P.alcalina. also a diploid (rather than J.l4:269-279. plant species of special '!f Calyx 5-8 mm long; polyploid) (Kelso l99l ). Kelsey a i\utuntn 1998 Page 9 Plants of Southern lntericr British Columbia Reviewed by Jill Davies, Noxon A great field guide for authors present useful notes difficult plant groups READIilG northwest Montana regions, about similar species, (usually at the family level), Plants of Southern Interior interesting special features there is a specific, concise British Columbia has it all. about the plant and and imaginative picture key Kelseys Readers Packed into 450 pages, in suggestions about the that is designed to be user Write Poetry color coded sections, it origins of the plants' names. friendly. It may use a includes comprehensive They have also drawn combination of words, line Key descriptions of- the region's extensively from the drawings, color codings and trees, shrubs, wildflowers, excellent research that has charting to help the reader For a moment grasses, sedges, rushes, been done on the southern learn the distinguishing The loment was foment. in ferns, bryophytes and B.C. aboriginal peoples' characteristics. All of this is How could it know lichens. plant use and knowledge, in a hand-sized book with Into was what it to grow? The plant descriptions, and given indications of good qualiry paper and A lily with villi occupying half a page each, these medicinal uses in the strong bindings, making this Or a fruticose rose? are presented with good Notes' section. guide one to get, well worth A callow mailow quality photos and line For people who have the $20 price. Or a grass (most crass)? drawings all together, with trouble with big keys, this Then with thoughts mendelian the key features worth book gives relief. First, to PLANTS OF SOUTHERN (and slightly darwinian) remembering highlighted in introduce each family, there INTERIOR BRITISH It felt a sudden bliss bold print. The descriptions are descriptions of features COLUMBIA And began to dehisce. include specific information which distinguish that By Parish, Coupe, Lloyd Silly me about the leaves, flolers, family, with key features 1996, Lone Pine Publishing What a wee wee; fruits and ecology of the that should be remembered ISBN I -_s5 105-057-9 I was meant to be plant. Along with this, the in bold type. Then, for many A magnificent pea. - Dr. Lexa W. Lee, Great Falls Other publications that might be of interest Dedicated to Robyn, who loves to kev. unlike rne! The University of North ordered by calling toll free room for a greater richness Carolina Press is offering and variety of earthly life. Woman in Pink Gttide to Flowering Plant l-10?*_or;u?r1 .. * * As wilderness shrinks and Families, There once was a woman in pink by Wendy B. Seven years ago Janet backyards grow, the Zomlefer. Understanding Who gave her back a kink Marinelli joined the search gardeners' role in the She pulled all that loosestrife the flowering plants of any for the endangered seabeach current extinction crisis She's still my rvife region begins with the amaranth. and finally tound becomes greater each But now she's driven to drink! recognition of families. This it on a glamorous Long passing day. For Marinelli, - Neal Brown. Bisfork 430-page volume contains Island beach. But the plant, the amaranth became the 165 figures, 23 tables one of the rarest on the symbol of everytliing that's We're Pullin' comparing related families, planet, had just been wrong with our attitude and has three introductory flattened by a 4x4 vehicle. toward nature. Get a grip on loosestrife, chapters on examining, Stalking the lttild Amaranth, Check your local The prettiest plant you love to hate. dissecting and sketching live is Janet Marinelli's personal bookstore. or call Henry Pulling isn't an adventure, plant material. Softbound quest for a new kind of Holt & Co., 212-886-9324 It's a career. edition is $27.50. and can be landscaping that makes for information. $25.00 Join the ARM fr,rrces and Be the best you can be. Aunt Pattie needs you... Hup 2,3.4, what are we pullin' for? REMI]YDER TO RENETY We're puliin' fcr the marsh wren. We're pullin' l'cr the ducks. Som't let your memb€rship $Eae i\{qrntana We're pullin' caiise we love to. in F{ative Plant Cause purpls loosestrife sucks. Suciefy lapse. Send an your remewal today! See the - ihttie Brown. Bistofk firesnbership fornn on page 1tr. Every one of you are important to the conservation of native plants in Montana" Page I 0 Kelseva Autumn 1998 MONTANA NATM PLANT SOCIETY *** Membership ApplicationlRenewal DATE NAME (please print) ADDRESS CITY/STATEIZIP PHONE L_) NEW RENEWAL STATEWIDE MEMBERSHIP WITH MEMBER.AT-LARGE CIIAPTER AFFILIATION* (No chapter affiliation) PLEASE NOTE: Canadian subscribers must add $4.00 to each €ategory to cover additional mailing costs. _ $18 L lndividual 12 L lndividual 22 II. Famil.v 18 II. FamilY 35 IlL Businesslorganization 30 IIl. Business/Organization 300 IV. Lifetime Members (one-time payment) 300 IV. Lifetime member (one-time payment) - $ Additional Donation (may be specified toward a particular project or the general operating fund) MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: MONTANA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY MAIL To: MNPS Membership P.O. Box 8783 Missoula MT 59807-8783 *AREAS COVERED BY CHAPTERS: ARTEMISIA CHAPTER - Yellowstone and Carbon Countiesi southeastem/south-central Montana BEARTOOTH MOUNTAIN CHAPTER - South-central Montana, the Beartooth Plateau country CALYPSO CHAPTER - Beaverhead, Madison, Deer Lodge. Silver Bow Counties; southwestem Montana CLARK FORK CHAPTER - Lake. Mineral, Missoula. Powell, Ravalli Counties FLATHEAD CHAPTER - Flathead and Lake Countics plus Clacier Narional Park KELSEY CHAPTER - Leri is & Clark and Jefferson Counties MAKA FLORA CHAPTER - Richland. Roosevelt. McCone. Sheridair and Danieis Counties VALLEY OF THE FLOWERS CHAPTER - Gallatin, Park, Sri'ect Grass Counties plus Yellowstone Naticnal Park All MNPS chaplers $elcomc nrcrnb€rc liom areas olher than thosc ind;cated. Wcvclistedcountiesjust10givcyousomeideaofwhatpartoftheslaleisser\ed by each cbapter Addirional chapters are in the planning stages for other ar€as. Watch for announlcnents ofmertings in your local ne\\spaprr. I en paid mcnlbers are r€quired for a chapler ro b€ eligible for acceptance in MNPS. YOUR MAILING LABEL TELLS YOUR CLASS OF MEMBERSHIP (See I, II, IIt, IV above) CHAPTER AFFILIATION: (ART-Artemisia; CAL=Calypsor CF=Clark lrork; ti=Flathead; K=Kelsey; MF=Maka Flora: VOF=Valley oflhe Flo$€rs) DATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP EXPIRES. Ifyour label reads "2/97" your membership expired February 28, 1997. Use this fonn to renew your membership immediately. Please drop us anote ifany information on your label is incorrect. Please notiry us promptly of any address changes. Membership in lhe Montana Native Plant Society is on a cal€ndar-year basis, March I lhrou! h the end of F ebruary of the follow in g year. New-member applications proccessed before the end ofOctober each year will expire th€ follo\ring Februar); those pfocessed afler November I will expire in F€bruaty ofthe year after. Mernbership re,tewal noiices are included in the Wint€r issue of KELSEY,l. An)'onc \'_ho has not renewed by the time the Summer KEZJEy.y' is ready lo mail will be dropped from the maili g lisl-/MNPS mcnrbership roster. Welcome These New, Members Phillep B. McVe,v, I{elena MINJ\JESO A Belva Lotzer, Helena Dan Jergens, St. Paul lv'{ONTANA Jane & Douglas l{unsaker. }{elena Gayle Hayley, Roberts Patricia Corry, Helena CALIFORNIA Susan Desmit, Red Lodge Elaine Cook, Great Falls R.T. Hawke, Wrightwood Kathleen Sweet, Philipsburg Sheila Brunkhorst, Dillon Hugh Safford, Davis Fred & Carol Griffin, Missoula Sue Crispin, Clancy Jane & Jim Weaver. Helena Gary Vodehnal, Bozeman Page I I Kelseya Autumn 1998 VIONTANA NATIVE P{,ANT SOCIET}' BOARD OF DI ITECiOR- The Montana Native Plant Societ), (N,fi\iPS) is a 501-C-3 (not-1br-profit) corporatiott chartered tbr the purpose of le arning more abcut plants native to our PRESIDEhaT - lVayne Phillips Great [:alls 453-0648 state and their habitats, and of sharing that knowledge. Contributions to IvINPS PAST PRESIDENT - t,inda lverson Big Timber 932-5840 are tax deductible. and may be designated for a specitic prdect or chaptcr. ior VICIE-FRESIDENT - Betii, Kuropat Whitetlsh 862-0877 the Small Grants fund, or may be made to the general operating fund SECRET'AR.Y - Patrick Plantenbergr Townsend 265-5265 Your yearly membership f-ee includes a subscription to KEl.SEl.4, the TREASI.IRIIR - lv{adei ine Mazursf. i lvlissoula 542-4262 newsletter oi MNPS, published quanerly. We rvelcome your articles" clippings. NEWST.ETTER EDITOR - Dennis Nicholls Noron 84 7-20.11.0 tield trip repcrts, nreeting notices. book reviews - almost an_vthing, in tact. that rclatcs to our native planis or tlre societl'. Please include a Iine or two of "bio" DIRECTORS AT LARGE infbrmation rvith each article. Drarvings should be in black ink or good-quality Eastern N{ontana - Hal Vosen Miles City 232-2608 photocopy. lf you send clippings. pleasc nole the source, volume/issue. ancl Western \!$ntana - Dennis Nicholls Noxon 817-244i) date. All meeting and field trip notices, tield trip reports or announcanlents shorrld be mailed to KELSEYA EDITOR, P.O BOX 1532" NOXON, N,{T 5q853. CHA PTE R RE PRES ENTATI VES A.ll items should be typed and, if possible, put on a 3.5" disk and saved as arr Artemisia Chapter - Clayton McCracken Billings 252-280i ASCII file, rvhatever that means. Please include a hard copy with your disk. Beartooth Mountain - Jean Redonski Red Lodge 446-3907 crt{N(iis oF ADDRESS AND INQLIRIES ABOLTT N{EI\.{BERSHIP iN Calypso Chapter - Paul Sau'yer Butte 196-422i MNPS SiiOTJT,D BE SEN]. ].O. MNPS I"{Ei\,1BER.SHIP. P,O. BOX 8783. Clark Fork Chapter - Wili Butler Missoula 543-6744 MISSOUL.A t\.{T 59807-8783. GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE SI{OLTLD Flathead Chaptcr - Mary Sloan Whitefish 962-336C ALSO UE DIREC-IEI) TO THE IV{ISSOUI-A ADDRE.SS Do NOT send to the Kelsey Chapter - Kathy Llcyd Clancl' 4-i9-5,{E6 KEL.SEYI. editor. lUaka Flora Chapter - Al Joyes Westby 385-2579 Advertising space is availablc in each issuc at $S/colurnn inch. Ads nrust be Valle-v.' of lilowers Chaptcr - Judy McCarthy Bozeman 58i -314tr camera-ready and must meet th€ guitielincs set by the Bozud of Direcrors fbr STANDTNG COMMITTEES suitable subject matter, that is. be re lated in some way to plants or thc interests Conservation - Peter Lesica Missouia 728-8740 of MNPS nrembers. f,,ducation - vacant Deadline for the WINTER issue is L)ECEMRIIR 10. Please include mr:eting/ [,andscaping/Revegetation - John Pierce Missouia 542-2640 tield trip noiices thrcugh March. 'l'he WI}.ITER issue ol Kt !.SEY,4 r.iill he Nrwsletter/Publirations - [,inda Iverson Big i-irnber 9i2-5840 niailed by January i0, 1999. Snrall Grants - vacant IF YOU MOVE, PLEASE NOT'IFY US AT MNPS MEMBERSHIP, P.O. 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