Just Got Back! Lots To Unpack and See

Well we just rolled back into town and it's time to start unpacking! We should have many new items out by Wednesday, so we hope you can stop in and take a look! Here are a few pictures of some of the items we brought back... Of course there is SO much more that we haven't even unwrapped yet, so come on in! More pictures on our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/srockshop so just log on and like our store page! Remember we're closed Mondays, but we'll see you soon!

 

 

September Coupons

Cypress Knees $2.99 - $7.99

We have some old Cypress Knees in stock! Cut long ago before they made it illegal to cut them...

A cypress knee is a distinctive structure in a root of a cypress tree of any of various species of the subfamily Taxodioideae. Their function is unknown, but they are generally seen in swamps. Some scientists have thought they may help in providing oxygen to the tree and assist in anchoring the tree in the soft, muddy soil.

Knees are woody projections sent above the normal water level, roughly horizontally from the roots, with a near-right-angle bend taking them roughly vertically downward into soil, usually passing through water first. One early assumption of their function was that they provided oxygen to the roots that grow in the low dissolved oxygen (DO) waters typical of a swamp (see also mangroves, which have similar adaptations), acting as pneumatophores. However, there is little actual evidence for this; in fact, swamp-dwelling specimens whose knees are removed continue to thrive, and laboratory tests demonstrate that they are not effective at depleting oxygen in a sealed chamber. Despite the fact that there is no expert consensus on their role, the supposition that they are pneumatophores is repeated without note in several introductory botany textbooks.

Another more likely function is that of structural support and stabilization. Lowland or swamp-grown cypresses found in flooded or flood-prone areas tend to be buttressed and "kneed," as opposed to cypresses grown on higher ground which may grow with very little taper.

September Savings and Store Window

Check out our new window fall display! The landscape scene features a carved ship sailing on a seas of lapis, waterfall of Kyanite, and lilly pads represented by jade and other beads. All this surrounded by delicately carved sea creatures. It features our September special of the month - beads at 20% off through Sept. 30th! You'll also find great items such as rough rock, polished stones, carved animal figurines, jewelry boxes, bowls, crystal formations and so much more!

August Coupons Now Available!

All Shells now Clearance 50% Off

No time to vacation at the sea this summer? Get all your beach souvenir shells at Stevens' Rocks & Gifts! We're clearing out ALL our shells at HALF OFF! Yes, that's 50% off our already low prices! Stop in and see the huge selection we have (of course without the tourist mark-up prices)! Offer ends Aug. 31st though, so HURRY IN for the best selection!

August Specials Just Added!

August Savings!

August brings us special deals on TONS of items! You guessed it! Rough Rock is 20% off until August 31st.  Check out this PARTIAL list of beautiful rough chunks of rock. Some large, some smaller and lots to choose from!

• Obsidian - velvet, mahogany, rainbow and snowflake
• Adventurine
• Hematite
• Petrified Wood
• Rose Quartz
• Verd Antique
• Sodalite
• Dalmation Jasper
• Spider Jasper
• Australian Picture Stone
• Chert
• Purple Agate
• Kona Dolomote
• LAce Agate
• Baraboo Quartzite
• Serpentine
• Rosetta Pitcure Stone
• Rainbow Flourite

AND MANY MORE WE DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO TAKE PICTURES OF!