Edicard Gillett, Soutkivick, Mass. — Roses 
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457 Habenaria Hookeri (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. Found in well-drained leaf-mold, 
under evergreens. 20 cts. each, SI.50 per doz. 
458 H. psycodes (Purple Fringed Orchis). Grows 
about li to 2 feet high, in wet or quite moist soil 
of muck or leaf-mold bearing a spike of very 
showy purple flowers at the top. 20 cts. each. 
SI.50 per doz. 
459 LIPARIS liliifolia (Twayblade). About 4 inches 
high, bearing a short raceme of purplish flowers. 
Plant in a well-drained soil; a shady bank is 
preferable. 15 cts. each, SI.25 per doz. 
460 L. Loeselii (Green Twayblade). With greenish 
flowers. This plant delights in a wet situation 
just at the edge of water. 15 cts. each, $1.25 
per doz. 
461 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. 
462 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, $1.00 per doz. 
463 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, $1.00 per doz. 
Roses 
In the following list of Roses only those are mentioned 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 are not prepaid. 
464 Anne de Diesbach. Flowers large, crimson, fragrant. 35 cts. 
465 Baby Rambler (Mme. Norbert Lavavasseur). This new Rose very much resembles 
the well-known Crimson Rambler, but is dwarf in habit, growing only about 18 
inches high, bearing good trusses of bright crimson flowers from spring until stopped 
by frost in autumn. Quite hardy. Strong plants, 35 cts. 
466 Baroness Rothschild. Flowers large, light pink, deepening to rose, borne on long 
stems, and surrounded by fine clusters of dark green leaves. 40 cts. 
467 Crested Moss. Deep pink buds, with mossy fringe and crested. A beauty. Fine 
plants. 50 cts. 
468 Fisher Holmes. Deep, glowing crimson; large, full and of fine form. Very fragrant. 
40 cts. 
469 General Jacqueminot. This is probably the best-known of all the Hybrid Perennials, 
and is without a rival in fragrance and richness of color. Crimson. 40 cts. 
470 Glorie Lyonnaise. A beautiful Rose, with leather-like foliage. Flowers creamy 
white, shading to lemon at the center. Very double. 40 cts. 
471 La France. A very popular Rose, large and beautiful, both in bud and expanded 
flower. Silvery rose in color, and deliciously fragrant. A great bloomer. 40 cts. 
472 La Reine. A beautiful clear bright rose-color, large and full. Very hardy. A 
standard sort. 40 cts. 
473 Louis Van Houtte. Rich crimson, heavily shaded with maroon. Medium size, double 
and well formed. High perfume. 40 cts. 
474 Madame Georges Bruant. This new, everblooming Rose inherits the beautiful foliage 
and hardiness of Rosa rugosa. Flowers double, in clusters, pure white, very fragrant; 
