©rcbis ifamil^. 



Pogonia opMoglossoides. 



Found in swamps and other moist grounds during June and July. 



The stalk grows between 6 and 9 inches high ; it is smooth, and 

 slender ; the color is green. 



The leaf is oval, with a thick texture, and smooth surface. Color, 

 a rather light green. Only 2 leaves clasp the stalk, one about midway, 

 and another, much smaller, quite near the flower. 



The 5 petals and calyx-parts are long, and narrow, and spread 

 apart to disclose the " bearded " lower petal (or lip) ; their color is a 

 light rose-pink, the fringed lip being darker, with a pale yellow 

 " beard." The flower is poised lightly upon the summit of the stalk. 



This is one of the prettiest of our Orchids ; its fragrance is fresher, 

 and less heavy than that of many of its stouter relatives. 



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