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Showy Lady's Slipper. Oyjpripedivm spectabile. 



Whip-poor-will's Shoes. 



Found in bogs and swamps, in July. 



The leafy stalk, about 2 feet in height, is downy to the touch. Its 

 color is green. 



The large oval leaf tapers much at the tip, and clasps the stalk at 

 the base; the many ribs are parallel, the margin is wavy, and the 

 surface is roughish. In color it is a full toned yellowish-green. The 

 leaves are alternate in growth. 



The bag of this flower is large, rounded, and mucli inflated ; it is 

 white and crimson-pink in color, and set about by 4 white petal-like 

 parts. The stamens and large pistil are white, tinged with yellow. 

 From 1 to 3 flowers grow on the summit of the stalk. 



This is a curious and showy flower, much sought because of its 

 rarity ; its leafage is full, and fine in its long lines and sti'ong curves, 

 and the four flying white pennants give the blossom a cheerfuj and 

 animated expression. 



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