BESSERA ELEGANS 
New introduction from Mexico. Dainty _bell- 
shaped flowers, orange red outside, creamy white 
with orange stripe inside, with purplish stamens, 
hanging in an interesting umbel from the tip of 
a graceful wiry stem 18 to 24 inches tall. Foliage 
inconspicuous. Blooms freely from July to last of 
September. Cuts well and is exceptionally interest- 
ing in flower arrangements. A striking addition to 
the summer garden, suggesting as it does, the burst 
of a miniature rocket. Should be dug in winter. 
$7.50 per 100 

BESSERA ELEGANS 
BLETILLA 
Terrestrial orchid from China and Japan. Easily 
grown in ordinary garden soil with plenty of mois- 
ture. Prefers half shade. Blooms in spring. Hardy 
under all conditions. Delivery late fall. 
B. hyacinthina 
Bright green plaited leaves 1 to 2 inches wide, 
12 to 15 inches high. Three to five dainty 
orchid shaped lavender flowers on stems 10 
to 15 inches tall. Cuts well. 
$20.00 per 100 
