the Kare NATIVE ORCHIDS 
UR native orchids provide the “Romance for the Garden.” There is hardly a garden where 
some space cannot be found which can be adapted for their proper culture. On the whole, 
this entire group of native or terrestrial orchids will do best in a shady or semi-shady, cool, 
damp position. 
CALOPOGON PULCHELLUS (The Grass Pink Or- 
chid). Height, 1 to 114 feet. Foliage is grasslike with 
flowers carried in racemes. Flowers are of a beautiful 
violet-rose. An attractive subject for a cool, moist, well- 
protected spot. Comes into flower in late June. Extra 
strong, selected bulbs, $2.75 for 10; $25.00 per 100. 
CYPRIPEDIUM ARIETINUM (The Ramshead_ Lady- 
slipper). The smallest of our “Ladyslippers” and the 
least conspicuous, but very unique. The flowers are car- 
ried on tall slender stems and are a madder-purple with 
a whitish, crimson-veined lip. A very unusual and rare 
plant, best planted in a rich, moist location, doing ex- 
tremely well under pine trees. Flowers during late May. 
Extra strong, selected plants, Each, $1.50. 
CYPRIPEDUM ACAULE (The Pink Moccasin Flow- 
er). This the largest flowered of our “Ladyslippers,” is 
of bright rose, veined darker, the spike rising from the 
center of two broad green leaves. One of the most beau- 
tiful of our native orchids and being equally at home 
in either a moist or dry spot. Extra strong, selected 
clumps, $5.25 for 10; $50.00 per 100. Strong flowering, 
one- to two-crown plants, $2.75 for 10; $25.00 per 100. 
CYPRIPEDIUM MONTANUM. A very attractive western 
“Ladyslipper” of easiest culture. It is not unlike C. 
pubescens in habit. The large flowers have white sacs 
with brownish sepals. Very fragrant. Will do very well 
in any moist, semi-shady position. Flowers during May- 
June. Extra strong, selected plants, $6.65 for 10; $65.00 
per 100. 
CYPRIPEDIUM PARVIFLORUM (The Small Yellow 
Ladyslipper). It differs from the large yellow Lady- 
slipper, C. pubescens, in the superior richness of its 
color as well as in its size. It has also the charm of 
fragrance. Flowers during June. It can be successfully 
grown in any semi-shady position. Extra strong, selected 
clumps, $6.25 for 10; $60.00 per 100. 
CYPRIPEDIUM PUBESCENS (The Large, Common 
Yellow Ladyslipper). Petals are slightly twisted, of 
a clear yellow, with brown ribbons. Very fragrant. The 
easiest of all “Ladyslippers” to adapt itself to domestic 
conditions. Will do satisfactorily planted in either sunny 
or shady positions. Flowers during May. Extra strong, 
selected clumps, $7.75 for 10; $75.00 per 100. Smaller, 
but strong flowering plants, $4.75 for 10; $45.00 per 100. 
CYPRIPEDIUM REGINAE. Also known as C. spectabile 
and C. hirsuthum. (The Queen Ladyslipper or The 
Showy Ladyslipper.) The finest and most showy of our 
native orchids. Height 2 to 3 feet, bearing several large, 
round leaves with | or 2 large white to rose colored 
flowers. It is a bog-loving plant, yet does well in a moist 
and partly shaded bed of peat or leaf mold. Flowers in 
late June. See illustration, page 40. Extra strong, se- 
lected plants, $5.75 for 10; $55.00 per 100. 
ORCHIS SPECTABILIS (The Showy Orchis). A charm- 
ing early blooming orchid, flowering from April to June. 
Flowers are carried in many flowered racemes up to 
1 foot in height with sepals and petals purple, united 
into a hood. Lip is white, marked violet. Requires a 
cool, moist, shady position. Extra strong, selected 
clumps, $4.25 for 10; $40.00 per 100. 
Nelphinium Plants 
WATKIN SAMUEL’S SELECTED VARIETIES. Produc- 
ing in June exhibition quality blooms in a finest mixture. 
Strong, field-grown clumps, $1.25 each; $10.00 for 10; 
$95.00 per 100. 
We can also offer hybrids in the following color groups: 
Light shades, dark shades, intermediate shades, mauve 
shades. Strong, field-grown clumps, $1.50 each; $14.00 
for 10. 
Pure White. Strong, field-grown clumps, $1.65 each; 
$15.00 for 10. 
NEW PACIFIC COAST STRAIN. Fine exhibition 
blooms in new shades and combinations. Highly rec- 
ommended. $1.25 each; $10.00 for 10; $95.00 per 100. 
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BELLADONNA (Pfitzer’s Improved Strain). The flow- 
ers of this hardy Larkspur are poised like a sky-blue 
butterfly on slender, stiff stems, away from the main 
stalk. They are of an exquisite, heavenly, turquoise-blue. 
The habit of growth of this plant is very graceful. Planted 
with Madonna or Nankeen lilies, or in front of the much 
taller and formal Delphinium hybrids, they create a 
lovely effect. They are one of our best cut flowers, and 
perfectly hardy. Established plants produce a number 
of spikes, giving three crops during the season. Extra 
heavy clumps of the true, unmixed, improved variety. 
$3.25 for 10; $30.00 per 100. 
