Edward Gilletf, Soufhwick, Mans—Bog Garden 
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Sarracenia flava (see page 57) 
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 on the following page 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 foli¬ 
age from mud spattering on the leaves during a 
hard shower. It will also prevent too rapid 
evaporation of moisture. ■ 
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 England. 
Desirable for shallow lakes and wet places. 
15 cts. each, .SI.50 per doz. 
CALLA palustris (American Calla). Similar to 
the cultivated sort, only smaller; easily 
grown in the bog. 10 cts. each, SI.00 per 
doz. 
I)iona>H inuscipiila (see page 60) 
