Bulletin - Summer 1979 - North American Rock Garden Society

to Sallie Allen for distinguished serviceto the Society and for outstanding contributionsto the promotion of internationalgood will among gardeners.LAURA LOUISE FOSTERRock gardeners and botantists rejoicein the delightfully definitive plant portraitsproduced by one of our mosttalented members, Laura Louise Fosterof Falls Village, Connecticut. A vitalpart of H. Lincoln Foster's Rock Gardening,of the Connecticut Plantsmanduring its brief life, and of the Society'sBulletin, our "Timmy's" drawings demonstratewell her unique perceptiveness,precise craftsmanship, andunderstanding of the living plants. Forthose who find special pleasure in theforms of the ferns, there is furthercause for appreciation of Timmy'stalent in Cobb's Field Guide to theFerns where exquisite drawings enhanceits usefulness for plant identification.While Laura Louise Foster's drawingshave done much to aid us tobecome more knowledgeable plantspeople,this has been but a part of hercontribution. Those who know themeaning of "Millstream" can readilycompare its luster to that of our finestcoin of the Land — the golden "doubleeagle". As a coin has two faces,"Millstream" has Lincoln and LauraLouise Foster identified inseparablywith its rich beauty. Timmy's reputeddisclaimer of being "Just my husband'sweeder" serves only to place this"weeder" among the best of gardeners.Throughout her membership in theAmerican Rock Garden Society, anever-ready willingness to lend a handhas marked the strong sense of responsibilityand dedication which is so mucha part of the character of Laura LouiseFoster. Time does not permit enumerationof the many times that she hasmet one or another need of the Society.Her dedication to the purposes andobjectives of the Society could standalone, however, on her assumption ofthe editorship of the Bulletin when mostneeded. The excellence of the Bulletinunder her editorship testifies fully toher commitment and competence.The American Rock Garden Societyis proud to present its Award of Meritto Laura Louise Foster for distinguishedservice to the Society and foroutstanding accomplishment in the artsand in rock gardening.Marcel Le Piniec AwardH. LINCOLN FOSTERGardeners, especially rock gardeners,identify the name Millstream with artistryin growing the distinctive plantsthat embody the creativeness and perceptivenessof an exceptional plantsman,H. Lincoln Foster of Falls Village,Connecticut.The intellectual discipline, perseverence,and critical perceptions thatLincoln Foster translates ultimately intoMillstream are recognized the worldover. "Millstream" identifies an everincreasing number of fine plants thatinclude such names as Phlox procumbens'Millstream', Buxus 'MillstreamGreen', Pieris floribunda 'Millstream',Tsuga canadensis 'Millstream No. 1'and gives assurance of superior gardenquality. To cite these few specificsleaves untouched rampant accomplishmentsamong the saxifrages,rhododendrons and other much desiredgroups. Whether a product of discovery,selection of form, or careful breeding,each plant that receives the Millstreamhallmark attests to Lincoln Foster's137