86 ORCHIDS. 
The C. candidum—white lady’s slipper, is a Western 
species, small, a low-grower, thriving in cultivation, charming 
and attractive. 
The C. avietinum—ram’s-head so called, is the smallest and 
rarest of all; more curious than beautiful, and quite resembles a 
ram’s_ head. 
But we must give the palm to the lovely C. sfectabile, by 
far the most showy and stately of all our native species. It is 
the largest variety among them. It is found in central New 
York, in woods and marshes, is easily cultivated, and it would 
be difficult for one to have too many of these charming pets. 
It is not easy to obtain all these varieties, unless one goes 
to regions where they grow wild abundantly; but specimens of 
all can be obtained from Mr. Menand_ of Albany, who takes 
great pride in cultivating this interesting and beautiful family. 
Eyes of some men travel far 
For the finding of a star; 
Up and down the heavens they go, 
Men that keep a mighty rout! 
I’m as great as they I trow, 
Since the day I found thee out, 
Charming flower! I’ll make a stir 
Like a sage astronomer. 
Pleasures newly-found are sweet 
When they lie about our feet; 
February last, my heart 
First at sight of thee was glad; 
All unheard of as thou art, 
Thou must needs, I think, have had 
Stately flower, and long ago, 
Praise of which I nothing know. 
