Many of you, especially in California, probably knew Parker Sanderson, who worked at UC Davis before moving to Portland and co-founding Cistus Design Nursery with his longtime partner, Sean Hogan. Parker died ten days ago after a long struggle with melanoma and complications of diabetes. A memorial gathering is planned for May 20; details can be found on the nursery's website, http://www.cistus.com/. For those who wish to write to Sean, his mailing address is 2827 NE 11th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97212-3215. It's very sad for everyone who knew Parker, a brilliant plantsman whose wry viewpoint always enlivened conversations. Despite lifelong health problems, he explored remote places and worked strenuously and with great dedication. Jane McGary