Mertensia Virginica. 
(VIRGINIA BLUE BELLS). 
As an early Spring flower, requiring hardly any care, Mertensia is 
most useful, regardless of the type of planting. The plant grows from 
one to two feet high bears a panicle of flowers about one inch long 
in short pendent clusters of a porcelain-blue and soft pink 
combination. 
In the border, the rockgarden, or for naturalizing in the woods it 
makes a lovely companion for the Daffodils, being in bloom at the 
same time, continuing into the month of May. 
The roots should be planted immediately upon delivery, about two 
to three inches deep and without further care they will establish 
themselves and increase. 
SELECT QUALITY ROOTS. 
a slightly smaller size 
Cypripedium. 
(LADY’S SUPPER). 
One of the most beautiful of native orchidis; very easily grown and 
at home in either a moist or dry spot. 
CYPRIPEDIUM ACAULE. Pink Lady's Slipper. Height 6 to 15 
inches. Thick clusters of leaves flat on the ground. Large, bright, 
purple-pink, upright flowers in early Spring. 
$ 4.50 for 10, $ 42.50 per 100. 
A smaller, flowering size $ 15.00 per 100. 
CYPRIPEDIUM PARVIFLORUM. Small Yellow Lady's Slipper. 
Very rich color and unusually fragrant. Blooms in June. 
$ 4.50 for 10, $ 52.50 per 100. 
CYPRIPEDIUM PUBESCENS. Common Lady's Slipper. Height 
12 to 20 inches; blooms bright yellow in May. 
$ 5.00 for 10, $ 45.00 per 100. 
A smaller, flowering size $ 20.00 per 100. 
CYPRIPEDIUM SPECTABILE. Showy Lady's Slipper. Height 1 to 
2V 2 feet. White to rose colored flowers in June and July. By far 
the best of all Cypripediums. $ 6.00 for 10, $ 55.00 per 100. 
$ 12.00 per 100. 
$ 10.00 per 100. 
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