LADY SLIPPERS 
( Cy pripedium ) 
Our much loved hardy native orchids 
which have sprung into popular favor the last 
few years for naturalizing in woodlands and 
for use in the rockery. 
They love a cool moist shaded spot with 
soil that has a good portion of leaf mold 
or peat mixed in. Once planted they need 
little or no attention, excepting to be watered 
during prolonged dry spells. A mulch of 2 
or 3 inches of leaves is advisable during the 
winter which can be left on to rot in the 
spring; thus keeping up a constant supply of 
leahmold over the crowns. A very striking 
picture can be made by planting them in 
colonies among ferns using spectabilis in the 
rear, pubescens in the middle and acaule in 
the front. 
Planting can be successfully done in fall 
or very early spring while the plants are 
dormant. Plant in colonies 6^8 inches apart. 
Acaule. The plant sends out two leaves at 
the ground level from which the flower stalk 
grows 8 to 10 inches high. The slipper-like 
flowers appear in May and are pinkish-pur¬ 
ple in color. The first Lady Slipper to bloom. 
Must be grown in deep shade and in acid 
soil. Each .—.40c 
Spectabilis (Showy Lady Slipper). The 
grandest of all the Lady Slippers and one 
of the rare plants as the supply is always short 
of the demand. The great leafy stems grow 
to a height of about two feet and bear 
two or more flowers which are rose-pink and 
white in color. A larpe colony of this variety 
in bloom among hardy ferns is a sight not 
soon to be forgotten. Each.50c 
Yellow Lady Slipper. The most widely plant¬ 
ed of all hardy orchids and perhaps the easi¬ 
est to grow. Does well in any partly shaded 
location that is moist. A beautiful thing to 
use along streams or beside pools in the 
rockery. The slipper-like flowers are a rich 
golden yellow with reddish-purple petals. 
Blooms in late May and June. Height 12 to 
18 inches. Strong clumps. Each 30c, 4 
for .^1.00 
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Spearfish, S. D. 
All my plants ordered from you last year 
did wonderfully and gave me much pleasure. 
Mrs. B. F. B. 
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Flew Tor\, Ff. T. 
The other plants you sent were extra fine 
and all are doing great. 
G. W. R. 
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Fallon, Ffevada 
The plants I ordered from you arrived 
today in fine condition. I have never had 
plants from any nursery so carefully pac\ed 
or gotten nicer plants. 
Mrs. S. M. F. 
Bleedingheart. A garden without at least one 
clump of Bleedingheart can hardly be imag¬ 
ined. Long graceful arching racemes of pink 
heart-shaped flowers in May. An excellent 
border plant and well suited among the wild 
flowers. Prefers rich light soil and grows to 
perfection in partial shade. We offer excellent 
strong whole crown plants. Each 35c, 3 
for .^1.00 
Bittersweet. One of our best known native 
vines. The clusters of orange-red berries are 
popular for winter decorations. It is very 
hardy, grows almost anywhere, and requires 
no particular soil or location. In summer the 
plants are a mass of beautiful foliage and in 
June it has clusters of small pale-yellow flow¬ 
ers. In autumn it reaches its full beauty when 
it is covered with clusters of beautiful or¬ 
ange colored berries which are retained all 
winter. Fine vine for the porch trellis or for 
covering an ugly post or tree. Strong 3 year 
old plants. Each 35c, 4 for.^1.00 
Convallaria. Everyone knows and loves the 
lily-of-the-valley with its dainty white bell¬ 
shaped flowers and sweet perfume. Does 
well in most any soil but prefers a rich soil 
well fertilized. Does best in a shady place. 
Each 15c, 3 for 35c, 10 for.^1.00 
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Browns Valley, Minnesota 
The plants arrived yesterday in good con' 
dition. Must say they are a very fine lot. 
I will be glad to recommend your firm to 
other flower lovers. 
R. M. M. 
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Council Bluffs, Iowa 
Wish to than\ you for the fine plants 1 re' 
ceived yesterday—in all my dealings with dis' 
tant nurseries I have never received plants 
that looJ{ed as healtny and fresn. it is not 
going to be your fault if they don’t grow. 
Mrs. H. W. H. 
SPECIAL WILD FLOWER 
COLLECTION 
If you are a lover of wild flowers do 
not pass up this sensational bargain. 
Every home has a shaded corner that 
is hard to manage. Plant it to these 
harbingers of spring and enjoy their 
beauty for years. All plants offered 
are heavy blooming size that will bloom 
profusely in your garden early next 
spring. 
3 Mertensia 3 Jack-in-the-Pulpit 
3 Hepatica 3 Maidenhair Fern 
3 Bloodroot 3 Nodding Trillium 
3 Bellwort 3 Woodland Violet 
3 Yellow Lady Slipper 
27 plants for 
$ 2.75 
Postpaid 
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