pollen, some of which is sure to become attached to them. 

 This process has been actually observed by Dr Herman 

 Miiller in the Alps. 



The Lady's Slipper Orchid is found also in the Jura, Tyrol, 

 Dauphiny, Pyrenees, in certain parts of Central and 

 Southern Germany, and even in the North of England. It 

 is everywhere rather rare, but specially so in this country. 

 It flowers in May and June, and is sure to be easily recognised, 

 for there is no other plant in the least like it. 



No doubt such names as the Lady's Slipper, Lady's Mantle, 

 and Lady's-Tresses refer to the dedication of the plant to 

 the Virgin in mediaeval times. The French name, u Sabot 

 de Venus," refers to a very different personage. A compari- 

 son between the English, French, German, and the scientific 

 names, for the last of which Linneus is responsible, is a good 

 example of the way in which the goddess Venus and the 

 Virgin Mary were often confounded with one another in the 

 early days. 



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