Edward Gillett, Southwick, Mass. — Bog Garden 
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Bog Garden 
There are some very interesting specimens which belong to the class of bog plants. 
The true lover of plants needs some of these sorts to make his collection complete. The 
Venus Fly-trap is in itself a curiosity. This little plant is so constructed as to catch flies 
when they alight on the modified leaf forms. Cypripediums, when seen growing as in the 
cut shown are a thing of great beauty. The Droseras and Sarracenias are plants which are 
very attractive to the lover of plant curiosities. Any one who has a wet spot can have one 
of these gardens containing such plants. When planting such plants, it is well to cover the 
ground with Sphagnum moss — just a thin covering. This will protect the foilagefrom mud 
spattering on the leaves during a hard shower. It will also prevent too rapid evaporation of 
moisture. 
Any one can have an artificial Bog Garden. I shall be glad to furnish details concerning 
the construction of such a garden to those who are interested. 
Caltha palustris 
(N.) ACORUS Calamus (Sweet Flag). Grows in low, wet places. Leaves light green, 
1 to 3 feet long. The root-stock has an aromatic flavor well known to people of New Eng¬ 
land. Desirable for shallow lakes and wet places. 15 cts. each, SI.50 per doz., $7.00 per 100. 
(N.) CALLA palustris (American Calla). Similar to the cultivated sort, only smaller; 
easily grown in the bog. 10 cts. each, SI.00 per doz., $5.00 per 100. 
(N.) CALTHA palustris (Marsh Marigold). Six to 15 inches high. Flowers bright 
yellow in spring. A very showy plant in wet places, both in sun and shade. It can also be 
planted in brooks, water 2 to 4 inches deep; for massing, plant 1 foot apart. It can also 
be grown in pots for forcing. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100. 
CALOPOGON. See Orchids. 
CYPRIPEDIUM parviflorum. See Orchids. 
C. spectabile. See Orchids. 
(N.) DROSERA filiformis (Thread-leaved Sundew). A little bog plant, with long 
threadlike leaves, covered with short, red-colored hairs. Flowers rose-purple, along the up¬ 
per part of the stem. Four to 8 inches high. Wet, sandy soils. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
I plan and plant bog gardens 
