Herb Magic and Hardy Plants 21 
Wild Flowers 
Those who have once treasured and nursed a wild flower into bloom in their 
own garden or watched the tender new frond of a fern unfold its beauty under 
their own protection seem ever after more appreciative of plants in their wild 
haunts, and more anxious to conserve their beauty for all the world to enjoy. 
Each year as people learn to know and love our own wild flowers, we see less 
wanton destruction of our native flora, and more desire to truly conserve our 
native landscape. 
ORCHIDS 
All Cypripediums are sold by the bud, thus a clump with six buds is counted 
as six plants. 
SHOWY LADY SLIPPER Cyripedium Reginae 
Though mostly found in bogs often in sphagnum moss, its roots have been 
found to.be distributed through a neutral layer of soil beneath. Giv2 neutral 
soil, shade, and plenty of moisture. Large white flowers with pouch flushed rose- 
purple on leafy stems up to 30 inches. The latest to flower, in late June. 
100 for $30.00 ; 12 for $4.00; 3 for $1.00; Each 40c. 
WHITE LADY SLIPPER Cyripedium candidum 
Found in open meadows just above swampy areas in neutral to slightly al- 
kaline soil. In cultivation give constant moisture, neutral or slightly limy soil, 
and light shifting shade. Our nursery stock has responded to a top-dressing of 
bone meal. Small ivory-white slippers on 12 inch leafy stems in May. 100 
for $30.00; 12 for $4.00; 3 for $1.00; Each 40c. 
YELLOW LADY SLIPPER Cyripedium pubescens 
The easiest of the Lady Slippers to grow and always lovely. Just plant 
them among your ferns and other wild flowers where they will have moderate 
shade and not too dry a situation. A slightly acid leaf mold soil is appreciated. 
Yellow and brown effect on leafy stems up to 18 inches in May. 100 for 
$30.00; 12 for $4.00; 3 for $1.00; Each 40c. 
MOCCASIN FLOWER Cypripedium acaule 
Requires a highly acid soil, such as is found in a sphagnum bog, under pine 
trees, or on an old rotted tree trunk. Rose-pink flowers in June. 100 for 
$30.00; 12 for $4.00; 3 for $1.00; Each 40. 
RATTLESNAKE PLANTAIN Epipactis pubescens 
Low rosette of white-veined leaves. Excellent in terrariums and, in the 
shaded wild garden, notable for late summer spikes of white flowers as well. 
12 for $2.00: 3 for 50c: Each 20c. 
NATIVE PLANTS 
ANEMONE, MEADOW Anemone canadensis 
White flowers carried above the foliage up to two feet tall in June. Sun or 
light shade, enjoys a moist situation. 100 for $12.00; 12 for $2.00; Each 25c. 
ASTER, NEW ENGLAND Aster novae anglias 
Makes a vigorous growth up to five feet. Pinch back in summer for a lower 
spreading plant. September flowering in shades of rich purple, rose, lavender, 
and white. 100 for $15.00; 12 for $2.50; Each 25c. 
BANE BERRY, RED EARLY Actaea rubra 
Baneberries add interest and color to the shaded wild garden when flowers 
are scarce. Sturdy plants two feet high with fluffy balls of white flowers in early 
May. In July come the colorful scarlet berries. 100 for $15.00; 12 for $2.50; 
Each 25c. 



