—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. 
To create these conditions, they should be planted in leaf mold. Do not plant them too deep as this creates a ten- 
dency for rotting of the crowns. Set them just below the surface of the ground, as you would a Peony root, making 
sure that the crowns will at no time be covered with water. ° 
We will ship these plants to you at the proper time for planting. They will be shipped as live plants with as much 
of the native soil attached as is possible. This native soil will inoculate the surrounding soil with the bacteria which 
is necessary for the proper garden culture of these Orchids. 
i ESEADYESEIRRERS 
(Cypripedium) 
This family of native Orchids is possibly the most romantic and showy. The varieties described here are all adapt- 
able for garden and woodland conditions. Some varieties also lend themselves very nicely for forcing under glass for 
cut-flower purposes. 
CYPRIPEDIUM ACAULE (The Pink Moccasin Flower). 
This, the largest flowered of our “Ladyslippers,” is of 
bright rose, veined darker, the spike rising from the cen- 
ter of two broad green leaves. One of the most bautiful 
of our native Orchids and being equally at home in either 
a moist or dry spot. Extra strong, selected clumps, $6.00 
for 10; $57.50 per 100. 
CYPRIPEDIUM ACAULE (White Variety). A beautiful 
white form of the above. In color it resembles the purest 
carrara marble. Extra strong, selected plants. Each, 
$1.25; $11.00 for 10. 
CYPRIPEDIUM ACAULE (Shell Pink). Same as the 
above, but of the clearest iridescent shell pink. Very 
scarce. Extra strong, selected plants. Each, $1.50; $12.50 
for 10. 
CYPRIPEDIUM CANDIDUM (The White Ladyslipper). 
-A very rare “Ladyslipper” coming principally from the 
bogs of some of our midwestern states. The flowers are 
-rather small, white, spotted purple and carried on a stem, 
one foot in height. It prefers a moist, alkaline soil and 
full sun. Extra strong, selected plants. Each, $2.00; 
$19.00 for 10. 
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, 
$7.75 for 10; $75.00 per 100. 
CYPRIPEDIUM PUBESCENS (The Large, Common Yel- 
low Ladyslipper). Petals are slgihtly twisted, of a clear 
yellow, with brown ribbons. Very fragrant. The easiest 
of all “Ladyslippers” to adapt itself to domestic condi- 
tions. Will do satisfactorily planted in either sunny or 
shady positions. Flowers during May. Extra strong, 
selected clumps, $5.00 for 10; $47.50 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 one or two 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 leafmold. Flowers in late 
June. Extra strong, selected plants, $7.75 for 10; $75.00 
per 100. . 
THE. FRINGE ORCHIDS (Habenaria) 
The species listed here are a few of many found in their New England native habitat. All are moisture and shade 
loving and if such conditions are not present, they must be provided. We have selected the more showy varieties. 
HABENARIA CILIARIS (The Yellow-Fringed Orchid). 
Flowers are orange and yellow with lip and petals 
fringed. Very striking. Flowering during July-August. 
They require the same cultural conditions as H. blephari- 
glottis. Extra strong, selected plants, $6.25 for 10; $60.00 
per 100. 
FIABENARIA PSYCODES (The Small Purple-Fringed 
Orchid). Flowers are lilac, very rarely white, fragrant 
with lip fringed. They require the same cultural condi- 
tions as H. blephariglottis. Flowering during July- 
August. Extra strong, selected plants, $6.25 for 10; 
$60.00 per 100. 
THE LITTLE BOG ORCHIDS 
These little bog Orchids offer a decided contrast in comparison with the showier kinds. As they grow naturally 
in wet meadows and swamps, they transplant very easily to a moist spot in the garden. The most satisfactory are: 
CALOPOGON PULCHELLUS (The Grass Pink Orchid). 
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, se- 
lected bulbs, $5.25 for 10; $50.00 per 100. 
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POGONIA OPHIOGLOSSOIDES (The Rose Pogonia or 
Snake Mouth). A delicate pure pink flower, slightly 
fragrant. Very interesting as pollen is not carried in 
stemmed masses, but is showered on the back of a visit- 
ing insect as it backs out of the flowers. Requires a cool, 
damp, shady position. June-July flowering. Extra strong, 
selected plants, $4.75 for 10; $45.00 per 100. 
