NATIVE ORCHIDS 
CYPRIPEDIUM PUBESCENS (The Large, Com¬ 
mon Yellow Lady slipper): Petals are slightly 
twisted, of a clear yellow, with brown ribbons. 
Very fragrant. The easiest of all "Ladyslippers" 
to adapt itself to domestic conditions. Will do 
satisfactorily planted in either sunny or shady 
positions. Flowers during May. Extra strong, 
selected clumps, $5 for 10; $47.50 per 100. 
Smaller, but strong flowering plants, $1.75 for 
10; $15 per 100. 
CYPRIPEDIUM REGIN7E: Also known as 
C. spectabile and C. hirsuthum. (The Queen 
Ladyslipper or the Showy Ladyslipper.) The 
finest and most showy of our native orchids. 
Height 2-3 feet, bearing several large, round 
leaves with one or two large white to rose- 
colored flowers. It is a bog-loving plant, yet does 
well in a moist and partly shaded bed of peat or 
leafmold. Flowers in late June. See illustration. 
Extra strong, selected plants, $7.75 for 10; $75 per 
100. Smaller, but strong flowering plants, $3.25 
for 10; $30 per 100. 
THE FRINGE ORCHIDS (Habenaria) 
The species listed here are a few of many found in their New England native habitat. They 
are all moisture and shade loving and if such conditions are not present, they must be provided. 
We have selected the more showy varieties for inclusion in this list. 
HABENARIA BLEPHARIGLOTTIS (The White- 
fringed Orchid): Flowers are pure white with lip 
and petals fringed. For best results, plant in a 
cool, moist, either semi-shady or shady position. 
Flowering during July-August. Extra strong, se¬ 
lected plants, $3.75 for 10; $35 per 100. 
HABENARIA CILIARIS (The Yellow-fringed 
Orchid): Flowers are orange and yellow with 
lip and petals fringed. Very striking. Flowering 
during July-August. They require the same cul¬ 
tural conditions as H. blephariglottis. Extra 
strong, selected plants, $3.75 for 10; $35 per 100. 
HABENARIA DILITATA (The White Bog Orchid): 
Flowers are carried in racemes of from 10 to 20 
pure white blooms. Flowering from June to Sep¬ 
tember. They require the same cultural condi¬ 
tions as H. blephariglottis. Extra strong, se¬ 
lected plants, $3.75 for 10; $35 per 100. 
HABENARIA FIMBRIATA (The Large Purple- 
fringed Orchid): Flowers are lilac, sometimes 
white, fragrant with the lip fringed to about 
middle. Flowering during June-July. Same cul¬ 
tural directions as apply to H. blephariglottis. 
Extra strong, selected plants, $3.75 for 10; $35 
per 100. 
HABENARIA HOOKERI (The Hooker Orchid): A 
distinct specie. Flowers yellowish-green with 
lanceolate and sharply pointed lip. Same cul¬ 
tural directions as apply to H. blephariglottis. 
Flowering during June-July. Very rare. Extra 
strong, selected plants. Each, $1. 
HABENARIA ORBICULATA (The Large Round¬ 
leaved Orchid): Very similar to H. Hookeri ex¬ 
cepting much larger in every way. Flowering 
during June-July. Very rare. Extra strong, se¬ 
lected plants, Each, $1. 
HABENARIA PSYCODES (The Small Purple- 
fringed Orchid): Flowers are lilac, very rarely 
white, fragrant with lip fringed. They require the 
same cultural conditions as H. blephariglottis. 
Flowering during July-August. Extra strong, se¬ 
lected plants, $3.75 for 10; $35 per 100. 
THE LITTLE BOG ORCHIDS 
These little bog orchids offer a decided contrast in comparison with the showier kinds. 
As they grow naturally in wet meadows and swamps, they transplant very easily to a moist 
spot in the garden. The most satisfactory are: 
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