HARDY TERRESTRIAL ORCHIDS 
It is not ordinarily realized that many true 
Orchids are fully hardy, and may be grown out¬ 
side in the North. Although it is perfectly possi¬ 
ble to grow them from seed, for this is the way 
they spread in the wild, it takes a deal of pa¬ 
tience and attention, chiefly because of the ex¬ 
ceeding fineness of the seed, and the long time 
required for germination. Success in this is an 
achievement that marks one as truly an horticul¬ 
turist, but beginners can only advance by trying, 
and it is interesting to experiment. Sow in open 
in autumn, or under glass at any time. Cultural 
leaflet, sent with seeds, contains directions. 
UNIFORM PRICE, pkt. 20c; spec. pkg. 50c. 
BLETILLA HYACINTHINA — crnmstzl6. A 
bulbous Orchid, bearing spikes of handsome ame¬ 
thystine purple flowers. Fine for cutting. 
CALQPOGON PULCHELLUS—crnmatzl6. Beau¬ 
tiful rosy violet, orange crested. Fragrant. 
CALYPSO BULBOSA—natstzl2. An exquisite 
woodland Orchid, but capricious. Velvety, rose- 
purple “slippers”, marked pink and yellow. Per¬ 
fumed. 
CORALLORHIZA BIGELOWI—natstzlO. Little 
purple flowers. Twisted knobby roots, like coral 
in color and form. 
CYPRIPEDIUM A C A U L E — cmastzl5. The 
Cypripediums are all known as Lady Slippers or 
Moccasin Flowers. This lovely species is deep 
rose with purple stains, the wings ruddy brown. 
CYPRIPEDIUM PARVIFLORUM — cnmatstz20. 
Bright golden yellow slippers and purple wings. 
Fragrant. 
CYPRIPEDIUM SPECTABILE—crnstz20. Soft 
rich rose, with pure white wings. Delightful. 
CYRTODERA LINDLEYANA—ndhtz24. Large 
glossy yellow flowers on branching stems. Like 
rocky slopes. 
EPIPACTIS FALCATA—cnstzl6. A Japanese 
Orchid with handsome flowers of rich yellow. 
HABENARIA BLEPHARIOGLOTTIS — 
cnatmstz24. Purest and most snowy of white 
Orchids, with great spikes of fringed flowers. 
Good. 
HABENARIA CILIARIS—cnatstmz24. Fringed 
blossoms of brilliant golden orange in showy 
spikes. Rare, but makes large colonies. 
POGONIA OPHIOGLOSSOIDES—rnatmzl6. A 
delicate little Orchid, with crested crimson-pink 
flowers, raspberry scented. 
SPIRANTHES CERNUA—Ladies’ Tresses. 
rnczl5. Fragrant flowers of rich cream color in 
twisted spiral clusters. 
OFFER 44A5—One pkt. each of above for $2.25. 
HARDY ORCHID BLEND—crnz. Varied hardy 
outdoor Orchids from America, Asia and Europe. 
Many exquisite colorings. Pkt. 15c; sp. pkg. 35c. 
CONSERVATORY ORCHIDS 
Blended large flowering sorts for culture under 
glass. Not hardy outside. Pkt. 25c; sp. pkg. 60c. 
MONOTROPA UNIFLORA 
Silver Orchid or Ghost Flower. An eery wood¬ 
land elf that will grow only in deep leaf-mould 
under old trees. Faintly scented nodding flowers 
of silvery white, or tinged buff pink. Pkt. 20c. 
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