Kels^ey^ Hea;ciy Amerioan Plegits^ 
Cypripediums and Other Hardy Native Terrestrial Orchids, con. 
Cypripedium reginae (spectabile). iL'°'J;ER^'!"to 
2 ft. Tlic handsomest aiul one of tlie rarest of hardy orchids. The 
broadly ovate sepals and petals are pure white, while the large, 
inflated pouch is a beautiful soft red rose-color. A strong grower, 
preferring peat soils. Succeeds well in the rhododendron bed or in 
the I>og. June and early .July. I to 2 crowns, 30 cts. each, $2 for 
10. yi8 per 100; 3 to 4 crowns, 60 cts. each, ^5 for 10, S45 per kk); 
5 to 6 crowns, ji each, X8 for 10, 
Habenaria ciliaris. 
Yellow-Fringed Orchis. 
ft. Bright orange-yellow; 
to 2 H 
the most 
Cypripedium hirsutum, 
bright yellow and 
easily established 
rhotographerl hy U. I'. K. 
leaves. 
handsome species of Habenarias; very free bloomer. 15 cts. each, 
$1.2^ for 10, $~ per 100. 
hookeriana. Hooker's Orchis. 8 to 13 in. Yellowish green, in 
early May. Large, showy leaves, spreading flat on the ground . 
20 cts. each, $i.%o for 10. 
psycodes. Smaller Pi rple-Fringed Orchis, i to 3 ft. Bright 
purple. 30 cts. each, $2 for 10. 
Limodorum (Calopogon) tuberosum, p,^.*.'* i 
to I ^ ft. Pink-purple. Very showy and of easy cultivation. 
Sec illustration. 15 cts. each, $1.25 for 10, $y per 100. 
ORCHIS spectabilis. Showy Orchis. 4 to 12 in. Upper 
lip pink-purple, lower lip white. Very showy flower 
in May. 25 cts. each, $2.50 for 10, $1$ per 100. 
PERAMIUM (Goodyera) pubescens. R.\ttlesnake 
Pi.AN r.\lN. 6 to 20 in. Low clusters of white-veined 
White flowers spiked. July. 20 cts. each, $l.so for 10, f 10 per 100. 
6 to 9 in. A low. sturdy evergreen, with beautifully mottled pros- 
trate leaves. 20 cts. each, $1.50 for 10, Jio per 100 
Hardy American Herbaceous Perennials 
INCLUDING UUES, TRILUUMS. FERNS. SARRACENIAS, BOG AND WATER PLANTS. HARDY 
CACTI AND ERYTHRONIUMS 
Orders for most American bulbs should be in by August and not later than October lo. 
Where possible, all do best planted in the fall, yet many lilies and other bulbs do well if 
planted early in spring. Most bulbous plants make the best effect planted in masses, or at 
least considerable quantities of a single species or variety. Send for special bulb list, 
to be published in summer. 
In this list will be found a variety of Hardy Herbaceous plants that will give a 
showy succession of bloom from early spring to late autumn. Nearly all are of easiest 
culture. We have endeavored to give a short, accurate descripticm ftf ci- ti. with color 
of flower, height as found in a wild state, and time 
of blossoming. Most of these herbaceous plants will 
often reach, and sometimes exceed, the maximum size 
given under cultivation. 
The sizes following the names indicate the varia- 
tion in heights usually attained by the plants in their 
wild state. 
Five bulbs or plants of a kind may be ordered 
at 10 rates, SO at 100 rates, or 500 at 1,000 rates. 
ACONITUM reclinatum. Trailing Wolfsbank. 
2 to 8 ft. Rare Alleghany species. Aug. White, 
uncinatum. Wild Monk's Hood. 2 to 4 ft. Flow 
ers make a brilliant display. Blue. June to Aug. 
ACORUS calamus. Sweet Flag. 2 to 6 ft. Yellow- 
ish green. Good for shallow water and bog. 
ACT.XA alba. White Baneberrv. i to 2 ft. Com- 
pound leaves i fool across. White rtowers anl 
berries. Flower -stalk red. May. 25 cts. each 
^2 for 10, $1$ per 100. 
rubra. Red Bankberry. i to 2 ft. April and May. 
Berries cherry-red. 30 cts. each, $2.$o for 10. 
$20 per 100. 
ALLIUM cernuum. Nodding Wild Onion, i to 2 ft. 
Rose-colored. June. 20 cts. each, ^1.50 for 10. 
trlcoceum. Wild Leek. 4 to 15 in. Greenish white. 
AMSONIA amsonia. 2 to 4 ft. Panicled cymes of 
pale blue (lowers. A good border plant. May and 
June. Bluish. 
ANGELICA curtlsii. Angelica. 2 to 3H ft. Tall 
plant witli fine cut foliage. August. 
AQUILEGIA canadensis. Wild Coli'mbine. i to 2 
ft. Showy cut leaves, useful for rockery. April and 
June. Scarlet-yellow inside. 
Priri>« Unless otherwise indicated, the prices of 
* il^*-*' all herbaceous perennials are, 15c. each, 
$1 for 10, $7 per 100. All offered are strong plants. 
Habenaria ciliaris 
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