Native Orchids 
UR native Orchids provide the “Romance for the Garden.” There is hardly a garden where some space cannot be found 
whieh 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 tendency for rot- 
ting 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. 
THE LADYSLIPPERS 
(Cypripedium) 
This family of native Orchids is possibly the most romantic and showy. The varieties described here are all adaptable for gar- 
den and woodland condition. Some varieties also lend themselves very nicely for forcing under glass for cut-flower purposes. 
CYPRIPEDIUM ACAULE (The Pink Moccasin Flower). This, | CYPRIPEDIUM PARVIFLORUM (The Small Yellow Ladyslip- 
the largest flowered of our “Ladyslippers,” is of bright rose, per). It differs from the large yellow Ladyslipper, S. pubes- 
veined darker, the spike rising from the center of two broad. cens, in the superior richness of its color as well as im its 
green leaves. One of the most beautiful of our native Orchids _ size. It has also the charm of fragrance. Flowers during June. 
and being equally at home in either a moist or dry spot. Extra It can be successfully grown in any semi-shady position. Extra 
strong, selected clumps, $6.00 for 10; $57.50 per 100. strong, selected clumps, $7.75 for 10; $75.00 per 100. 
CYPRIPEDIUM ACAULE (White Variety). A beautiful white CYPRIPEDIUM PUBESCENS (The Large, Common Yellow 
form of the above. In color it resembles the purest carrara Ladyslipper). Petals are slightly twisted, of a clear yellow, 
marble. Extra strong, selected plants. Each, $1.25; $11.00 with brown ribbons. Very fragrant. The easiest of all “Lady- 
for 10. slippers” to adapt itself to domestic conditions. Will do satis- 
factorily planted in either sunny or shady positions. Flowers 
CYPRIPEDIUM ACAULE (Shell-Pink). Same as the above,  Quraé Se ty sen caectnez ss Mande eh ae gf ES 
but of the clearest iridescent shell-pink. Very scarce. Extra 
strong, selected plants. Each, $1.50; $12.50 for 10. CYPRIPEDIUM REGINAE. Also known as C. spectabile and 
C. hirsuthum. (The Queen Ladyslipper or the Showy Lady- 
CYPRIPEDIUM CANDIDUM (The White Ladyslipper). Avery slipper). The finest and most showy of our native Orchids. 
rare “Ladyslipper” coming principally from the bogs of some _—_ Height 2 to 3 feet, bearing several large, round leaves with 
of our midwestern states. The flowers are rather small, white, one or two large white to rose-colored flowers. It is a bog-loving 
spotted purple and carried on a stem, one foot in height. It plant, yet does well in a moist and partly shaded bed of peat 
prefers a moist, alkaline soil and full sun. Extra strong, se- or leaf mold. Flowers in late June. Extra strong, selected 
lected plants. Each, $2.00; $19.00 for 10. plants, $7.75 for 10; $75.00 per 100. See illustration. 
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). Flow- HABENARIA PSYCODES (The Small Purple-Fringed Orchid). 
ers are orange and yellow with lip and petals fringed. Very Flowers are lilac, very rarely white, fragrant, with lip fringed. 
striking. Flowering during July-August. They require the They require the same cultural conditions as H. blephariglottis. 
same cultural conditions as H. blephariglottis. Extra strong, Flowering during July-August. Extra strong, selected plants, 
selected plants, $6.25 for 10; $60.00 per 100. $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). POGONIA OPHIOGLOSSOIDES (The Rose Pogonia or Snake 
Height 1 to 11% feet. Foliage is grasslike with flowers carried | Mouth). A delicate pure pink flower, slightly fragrant. Very 
in racemes. Flowers are of a beautiful violet-rose. An attrac- interesting as pollen is not carried in stemmed masses, but is 
; showered on the back of a visiting insect as it backs out of the 
tive subject for a cool, moist, well-protected spot. Comes into flowers. Requires a cool, damp, shady position. June-July 
flower in late June. Extra strong, selected bulbs, $5.25 for 10; flowering. Extra strong, selected plants, $4.75 for 10; $45.00 
$50.00 per 100. per 100. 
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