Kinnikinnick Chapter Of The Idaho Native Plant Society
Molly O'Reilly, Conservation Committee Chair, 206 N. 4th Ave. PMB 162, Sandpoint, ID 83864; (208) 255-7336; yachthalo@yahoo.com
President
Georgia Shonk-Simmons
Coldwater
Creek
Sandpoint
ID 83864
Dear
Ms. Shonk-Simmons
Coldwater
Creek has been a leader in several environmental ways. So we hope you can
provide us some useful information.
In
a recent catalogue of yours we were interested to note that you are offering
wreaths of beargrass (Xerophyllum tenax) and pearly everlasting flowers (Anaphalis
margaritacea). (copy attached)
We
are aware that these plants grow in fragile, wild environments. We are studying
sustainable methods of wildland commercial harvesting and hope to learn from
your methods.
What
process is used in procuring your beargrass and pearly everlasting?
More specifically, we wonder where you obtain these materials, the
quantities you use, what methods are employed in the foraging and what is known
of the impacts on the plants and plant populations.
Thank
you very much for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Molly
O'Reilly
Chair,
Conservation Committee