No. 156. 
EPIPACTIS PALUSTRIS. 
Class. Order. 
GYNANDRIA MONANDRIA. 
This very pretty plant (Serapias Palustris 
of many writers) is a native of Europe, and 
is found in many parts of our own country 
in moist places. Contrary to most of this 
class, it is extremely easy of culture; we have 
preserved it many years in small pots with- 
out the least protection. It never fails 
flowering in July and August, and is well 
worthy of a place in any garden. It multi- 
plies itself readily by its creeping roots, and 
grows very well in light loamy soil. 
