Margie,

I suspect that refers to Juniperus scopulorum (Rocky Mountain Juniper) which
occurs scattered about the San Juan Islands and at relatively dry, rocky
points on the mainland. I've seen it along the dike trail at the Skagit WMA.

Gene Hunn.

At 10:15 AM 10/29/98 -0800, you wrote:
>Tweeters,
>
>Some work I have been doing has required me to read a little of the
>history of Stanwood. In some quotes of early settlers (1850's),I find
>mention of juniper, and even in the Delorme, I see a Juniper Beach. In
>my years of birding this area, I have never seen any juniper!
>
>Is there really native juniper in the area? Or did juniper mean
>something different then? Any thoughts?
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>Margie Palmer
>Kenmore, Washington
>
>