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root, called sheeptail from its spikes of white flowers. This 
last is seen at its best against a background of green on the edge 
of woods or shrubberies. 
Those who are fortunate enough to have near their gardens a 
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and rushes in the background, honey-balls to bring butterflies, 
and the stately royal-fern dipping its fronds in the water your 
pool will be a joy all summer. 
Our native orchids are a beautiful group of plants, some of 
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purple-fringed orchis, the = -fringed orchis, and the common 
white ladies-tresses. It is not worth while to transplant the 
