K&ls K &y’s Hai;dy American Plants 
Cypripediums and Other Hardy Native Terrestrial Orchids, con. 
Cypripedium reginae (spectabile). fl?ppz R LA ? Y [l 
2 it. The handsomest and one of the rarest of hardy orchids. The 
broadly ovate sepals and petals are pure white, while the large, 
inflated pouch is a beautiful soft red rose-color. A strong grower, 
preferring peat soils. Succeeds well in the rhododendron bed or in 
the bog. June and early July. I to 2 crowns, 30 cts. each, $2 for 
10, £18 per 100; 3 to 4 crowns, 60 cts. each, £5 for 10, £45 per 100; 
5 to 6 crowns, £1 each, £8 for 10, 
HaKpnaria riliaric Yellow-Fringed Orchis, i to 2 H 
naDenarid Lilians. ft Rrivht nrancre-vellnw: the mn<st 
_ ft. Bright orange-yellow; the most 
handsome species of Habenarias; very free bloomer. 15 cts. each, 
$1.25 for 10, £7 per 100. 
hookeriana. Hooker's Orchis. 8 to 15 in. Yellowish green, in 
early May. Large, showy leaves, spreading flat on the ground. 
20 cts. each, $1.50 for 10. 
psycodes. Smaller Purple-Fringed Orchis, i to 3 ft. Bright 
purple. 30 cts. each, $2 for 10. 
Grass 
_ Pink, i 
to 1 ft. Pink-purple. Very showy and of easy cultivation. 
See illustration. 15 cts. each, $1.25 for 10, $7 per 100. 
ORCHIS spcctabilis. Showy Orchis. 4 to 12 in. Upper 
lip pink-purple, lower lip white. Very showy flower 
in May. 25 cts. each, £2.50 for 10, £15 per 100. 
PERAMIUM (Goodyera) pubescens. Rattlesnake 
Plantain. 6 to 20 in. Low clusters of white-veined 
White flowers spiked. July. 20 cts. each, £1.50 for 10, £10 per 100. 
rcpcns. 6 to 9 in. A low, sturdy evergreen, with beautifully mottled pros¬ 
trate leaves. 20 cts. each, £1.50 for 10, £10 per 100 
Limodorum (Calopogon) tuberosum. 
Cypripedium hirsutum, 
bright yellow and 
easily established 
.Photographed by H. P. K, 
Hardy American Herbaceous Perennials 
INCLUDING LILIES, TRILLIUMS, FERNS, SARRACENIAS, BOG AND WATER PLANTS, HARDY 
CACTI AND ERYTHRONIUMS 
Orders for most American bulbs should be in by August and not later than October 10. 
Where possible, all do best planted in the fall, yet many lilies and other bulbs do well if 
planted early in spring. Most bulbous plants make the best effect planted in masses, or at 
least considerable quantities of a single species or variety. Send for special bulb list, 
to be published in summer. 
In this list will be found a variety of Hardy Herbaceous plants that will give a 
showy succession of bloom from early spring to late autumn. Nearly all arc of easiest 
culture. We have endeavored to give a short, accurate description of each, with color 
of flower, height as found in a wild state, and time 
of blossoming. Most of these herbaceous plants will 
often reach, and sometimes exceed, the maximum size 
given under cultivation. 
The sizes following the names indicate the varia¬ 
tion in heights usually attained by the plants in their 
wild state. 
FIvo bulbs or plants of a kind may be ordered 
nt 10 rntos, 50 at 100 rates, or GOO at 1,000 rates. 
ACONITUM roollnatum. Trailing Wolksijane. 
a to 8 ft. Rare Alleghany species. Aug. White, 
unolnatum. Wild Monk’s Hood. 2 to 4 ft. Flow¬ 
ers make a brilliant display. Blue. June to Aug. 
ACORUS calamus. Swiiet Flag. 2 to 6 ft. Yellow¬ 
ish green. Good for shallow water and bog. 
ACT/EA alba. White Bankiikrry. i to 2 ft. Com¬ 
pound leaves 1 fool across. White flowers an 1 
berries. Flower-stalk red. May. 25 cts. each 
£2 for 10, £15 per 100. 
rubra. Red Bankiierky. t to 2 ft. April and May. 
Berries cherry-red. 30 cts. each, £2.50 for 10, 
£20 per 100. 
ALLIUM eormium. Nodding Wild Onion, i to 2 ft. 
Rose-colored. June. 20 cts. each, £1.50 for 10. 
trlcoooum. Wild Leek. 4 to 15 in. Greenish white. 
AMSONIA amsonin. 2 to 4 ft. Panlclcd cymes of 
pale blue flowers. A good border plant. May and 
June. Bluish. 
ANGELICA curtlsll. Angelica. 2 to 3 t.j ft. Tall 
plant with line cut foliage. August. 
AQUILEGIA canadensis. Wild Columuine. i to 2 
ft. Showy cut leaves, useful for rockery. April and 
June. Scarlet-yellow inside. 
Prices. 
Unless otherwise indicated, the prices of 
all herbaceous perennials are, 15c. each, 
Si for 10, S7 per 100. All offered arc strong plants. 
Habenaria ciliaris 
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