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THE FLOWER GARDEN. 
hardy species, is a pretty little orchid, a native of N. America, 
which may be grown outdoors in mild districts. It grows 
about 3in. high, bears white flowers in summer, and has green 
leaves delicately veined with silver. It may be grown in peat 
and leaf-mould under the shade of evergreen shrubs, or on a 
shady rockery. Plant in spring. Increased by division in 
spring. 
Ha.bena.ria (Rein Orchis ; Butterfly Orchid). — A genus 
of pretty native and N. American orchids. H. bifolia is a 
native of British woods and pastures, grows ift. high, and 
bears white fragrant flowers on leaf stems in June and July. 
A most interesting plant and one that will grow on a raised 
border under the shade of trees, even in a suburban garden. 
Plenty of leaf-mould should be mixed with the . soil. The N. 
American species are : H. blephariglottis, white-flowered ; H. 
ciliaris, yellow or orange ; and H. fimbriata, purple, 2ft. Both 
the latter have fringed lips and flower in summer. The N. 
American species require to be grown in moist peat and leaf- 
mould in a shady spot. Plant the tubers 4 to 6in. deep in 
October or April. In dry seasons mulch the bed heavily with 
leaf-mould or well-rotted manure, and see the soil is kept 
moist. Increased by division in April. 
Ophrys (Bee, Fly, and Spider Orchid). — Ha, Jy plants, be- 
longing to the Orchid family (Orchidaceae), and very interest- 
ing subjects to grow by those who love curious plants. The 
Bee Orchid (O. apifera) is a British species, which grows freely 
on chalky soils in Kent, Sussex and Surrey. It bears curious 
velvety brown-purple flowers spotted with yellow, on stems 
8 to 12m. high in June. Another interesting native species 
is the Spider Orchid (O. aranifera), which bears flowers with a 
broad, brown lip, spotted with yellow. The Fly Orchid (O. 
muscifera), again, is a curious plant. It has a three-lobed 
lip of a brownish-purple colour, with a blue patch and a yellow 
edge. The Sawfly Orchid (O. tenthredinifera) is a European 
species, with greenish-brown sepals and petals and a yellow 
lip ; height gin. In each case the shape of the flower is 
similar to the insect after which it takes its name. To grow 
these orchids well a special bed should be prepared for them. 
The bed should be a foot deep at least, and be composed of 
two parts of good turfy loam and one part of equal portions 
of broken chalk and leaf-mould. In this plant the roots 2in. 
deep, and then cover the surface with one of the dwarf Menthas 
so as to keep the soil protected from hot sun. The best time 
to plant collected wild orchids is after flowering, and when the 
leaves begin to fade. Purchased plants in pots may be put 
