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Z^dlvard Gillett, Southlvick, Tlass.—Hardy Orchids 
Habenaria nyperborea. t foot. Greenish flowers along 
upper pan of slnlk, same location as I.)Ualaia. 15 cts. 
each, $1.50 per doz. 
H. Hooked ('Two-leaved Orchis). This plant has two large 
leaves growing flat on the ground, with a few small 
greenish flowers along the upper part of stalk. Tound 
in well-drained leaf-mold, under evergreens. 15 cts. 
each, $1.50 per doz. 
H. psycodes (Purple Fringed Orchis). Grows about i-V to 
2 feet high, in wet or quite moist soil of muck or leaf- 
mold, hearing a spike of very showy purple flowers at 
the top. 20 cts. each, Si.50 per doz. 
LIPARIS liliifolia (Twayblade). About 4 inches high, 
bearing a short raceme of pur])lish flowers. Plant in 
a well-drained soil; a shady bank is prefer¬ 
able. 15 cts. each, $1 per doz. 
L. LoBselii (Green Twayblade). With greenish 
flowers. This plant delights in a wet situa¬ 
tion just at the edge of water. 15 cts. each, 
$1.25. per doz. 
ORCHIS spectabilis (Showy Orchis). Leaves 
oblong, shiny, 4 to 5 inches long, near the 
ground. Stem 4 to 7 inches high, bearing a 
few pink, purple and white flowers. A choice 
little Orchid at home in rich, moist woods, 
usually near small mountain brooks, it likes a 
bed of leaf-mold. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 
POGONIA ophioglossoides. A little fibrous-rooted 
plant, found growing in sphagnum moss and 
wet places in leaf-mold. Flowers rose-colored 
or white. Stalk 4 to 10 inches high. 10 cts. 
each, $i per doz. 
SPIRANTHES cernua (Ladies’ Tresses). Grows 6 
to 20 inches high. Leafy below, bearing at the 
summit a dense spike of white flowers. This 
plant is usually found in rather moist, open 
pastures or grassy places and is benefited by 
a little mulching when planted in the border. 
10 cts. each, $i per doz. 
Llparis liliifolia 
Roses 
In the following list of Roses only those are mcntionea that are particularly desirable 
on account of their hardiness, easy culture and beautiful flowers. I offer large, flowering 
plants (too large for the mail). They should go by express or freight and arc not prepaid. 
Anne de Diesbach. Flowers large, crimson, fragra.nt. 35 cts. 
Baby Rambler (Mmc Norbert Lavavasscur). This new Rose very much resembles the well- 
known Crimson Rambler, but is dwarf in habit, growing onlv about 18 inches high, 
bearing good trusses of bright crimson flowers from spring until stopped by frost in au¬ 
tumn. Quite hardy. Strong plants, 35 cts. 
Baroness Rothschild. Flowers large, light pink, deepening to rose, borne on long stems, and 
surrounded by fine clusters of dark green leaves. 40 cts. 
Crested Moss. Deep pink buds, with mossy fringe and crested. beauty. Fine plants. 50 cts. 
Fisher Holmes. Deep, glowing crimson; large, full and of fine form. Very fragrant. 40 cts. 
General Jacqueminot. 'I'his is probai)ly the best known of all the Hybrid Perennials, and is 
without a rival in fragrance and richness of color. Crimson. 40 cts. 
Gloire Lyonnaise. A bcautifvil Rose, with leather-like foliage. Flowers creamy white, shading 
to lemon at the center. Very double. 40 cts. 
La France. A very popular Rose, large and beautiful, both in bud and e.\panded flower. 
Silvery rose in color, and deliciously fragrant. A great bloomer. 40 cts. 
La Reine. A beautiful clear bright rose-color, large and full. Very hardy. A standard sort. 
40 cts. 
Louis Van Houtte. Rich crimson, heavily shaded with maroon. Medium size, double and 
well formed. High perfume. 40 cts. 
