WAKE ROBIN FARM 
Lady’s Slipper, Pink; Moccasin Flower (Cypripedium 
acaule). The pink shoe of this Orchid rises about a 
foot on a slender stem, from two broad base leaves, 
in May and June. Found in well drained soil, as on 
hummocks and knolls, in moderate shade, near bould- 
ers and mosses. With some acidity in the soil, it 
grows vigorously in crumbling logs, deep woods, stony 
soil or tiny rock ledges. It has a way of hiding in 
underbrush. The Indian moccasin shape of the flower 
pouch is uncommonly well named. Transplants need 
watering until established, with good drainage. 
30c each. 
Lady’s Slipper, Showy (Cypripedium spectabile; C reg: 
ina; C. hirsutum). Some call it Queen of the Orchids; 
others, the most gorgeous of wild flowers; to us, each 
Slipper is royal in its way. The flower is pure frosty 
white, stained with magenta crimson. The name “reg- 
ina” refers to queenliness; the name “hirsutum” to 
the downy or bearded stem. Blooms about a foot high, 
with stately grace in shadowy nooks having constant 
moisture. It grows well in sun or shade, and drowns 
in boggy wetness. 35c each. 
Lady’s Slipper, Yellow (Cypripedium pubescens). The 
yellow flower, streaked with madder purple, blooms in 
Mayeandsejunes i2< tow loincheswhign. slimlikes: rich 
acid soil, with ample moisture, on shaded, stony slopes. 
If there is a maple, beech or butternut tree on the 
place, the Yellow Slipper will like its fallen leaves 
for mulch. It prefers a lot of other fussy things, but 
it is really a tough little plant which does quite weil 
in ordinary gardens. The crisp, yellow shoe, with its 
twisted, untied laces, has compelling color, with an 
alert, started manner when surprised. 35c¢ each. 
Lily, Turkscap (Lilium superbum). Tall decorative and 
easily grown, the American Turkscap Lily is closely 
allied to a common lily of Palestine. The height, 5 to 
7 feet, is important in garden planning. Orange red 
flowers, purple spotted, help to fill in the midsummer 
slack season, July and August. A true “lily of the field,” 
it calls for open, moist ground and yields to cultiva- 
tion. Plant 6 to 8 inches deep. 50c each. 
Lobelia, Great; Large Blue Lobelia (Lobelia syphilitica). 
Rich blue flowers in lavish amount on a straight spike 
stem, 1 to 3 feet high, preferring low moist ground. 
Useful plant, establishing readily and blooming from 
July to September. Named after a Belgian herb auth- 
ority, M. de l’Obel. Culture is simple, color fills in 
late summer slack, and combination with Cardinal 
Flower is effective. 25c each. 
Loosestrife, Four-Leaved (Lysimachia quadrifolia). Just 
pretty, rather than gorgeous, amazing, or stupendous, 
this plant appeals to those who seek the elusive, the 
delicate and the slender. Small flowers, yellow, with 
touches of red, scatter down the stalk, which is 1 to 
2 feet high. Blooms in June and July. It is found 
in moist, sandy soil, especially near running water. 
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