/^"'NUR native orchids provide the "Romance for the Garden." There is hardly a garden where 
some space cannot be found which can be adapted for their proper culture. On the whole, 
this entire group of native or terrestial orchids will do best in a shady or semi-shady, cool, damp 
position. 
To create these conditions, they should be planted in leafmold. Do not plant them too deep 
as this creates a tendency for rotting of the crowns. Set them just below the surface of the 
ground, as you would a peony root, making sure that the crowns will at no time be covered 
with water. 
We will ship these plants to you at the proper time for planting. They will be shipped as live 
plants with as much of the native soil attached as is possible. This native soil will inocculate the sur¬ 
rounding soil with the bacteria which is necessary for the proper garden culture of these 
orchids. 
THE LADYSLIPPERS (Cypripedium) 
This family of native orchids is possibly the most romantic and showy. The varieties described 
here are all adaptable for garden and woodland conditions. Some varieties also lend them¬ 
selves very nicely for forcing under glass for cutflower purposes. 
CYPRIPEDIUM ACAULE (The Pink Moccasin 
Flower): This, the largest flowered of our “Lady- 
slippers," is of bright rose, veined darker, the 
spike rising from the center of two broad green 
leaves. One of the most beautiful of our native 
orchids and being equally at home in either a 
moist or dry spot. Extra strong, selected clumps, 
$5 for 10; $47.50 per 100. Strong flowering, one 
to two crown plants, $1.75 for 10; $15 per 100. 
CYPRIPEDIUM ACAULE (White Variety): A 
beautiful white form of the above. In color it 
resembles the purest carrara marble. Extra 
strong, selected plants. Each, $1. 
CYPRIPEDIUM ACAULE (Shell Pink): Same as 
the above, but of the clearest iridescent shell 
pink. Very scarce. Extra strong, selected plants. 
Each, $1.50. 
CYPRIPEDIUM ARIETINUM (The Ramshead 
Ladyslipper): The smallest of our "Ladyslippers 
and the least conspicuous, but very unique. The 
flowers are carried on tall slender stems and 
are a madder-purple with a whitish, crimson- 
veined lip. A very unusual and rare plant, best 
planted in a rich, moist location, doing ex¬ 
tremely well under pine trees. Flowers during 
late May. Extra strong, selected plants. Each, $1. 
CYPRIPEDIUM CANDIDUM (The White Lady¬ 
slipper): A very rare “Ladyslipper" coming prin¬ 
cipally from the bogs of some of our midwestem 
states. The flowers are rather small, white, 
spotted purple and carried on a stem, one foot 
in height. It prefers a moist, alkaline soil and 
full sun. Extra strong, selected plants. Each, 
$2.50. 
CYPRIPEDIUM MONTANUM: A very attractive 
western “Ladyslipper" of easiest culture. It is 
not unlike C. pubescens in habit. The large 
flowers have white sacs with brownish sepals. 
Very fragrant. Will do very well in any moist, 
semi-shady position. Flowers during May-June. 
Extra strong, selected plants, $7.75 for 10; $75 
per 100. Smaller, but strong flowering plants, 
$5 for 10; $47.50 per 100. 
CYPRIPEDIUM PARVIFLORUM (The Small Yel¬ 
low Ladyslipper): It differs from the large yel¬ 
low ladyslipper, C. pubescens, in the superior 
richness of its color as well as in its size. It has 
also the charm of fragrance. Flowers during June. 
It can be successfully grown in any semi-shady 
position. Extra strong, selected clumps, $7.75 for 
10; $75 per 100. Smaller, but strong flowering 
plants, $3.25 for 10; $30 per 100. 
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