OUR NATIVE ORCHIDS provide the “Romance for the Garden.” There is hardly a garden where 
be found which can be adapted for their proper culture. On the whole, this entire group 0 
Native Onohids 
will do best in a shady or semi-shady, cool, damp position. 
To create these conditions, they should be planted in | 
ency for rotting of the crowns. Set them just below the surface of th 
that the crowns will at no time be covered with water. 
We will ship these plants to you at the proper time for planting. 
of the native soil attached as is possible. This native soil will inoculate the surrounding sol 
is necessary for the proper garden culture of these Orchids. ( 
CYPRIPEDIUM 
eaf mold. Do not plant them t 
e ground, as you wou 
See Native Woodsoil, page 54. 
some space cannot 
f native or terrestrial Orchids 
oo deep as this creates a tend- 
ld a Peony root, making sure 
They will be shipped as live plants with as much 
| with the bacteria which 
This family of native Orchids is possibly the most romantic and showy. The varieties described here are all adaptable 
for garden and woodland condition. Some varieties a 
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 beautiful 
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 ALBA (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 ROSEA (Shell pink). Same 
The species listed here are a few of many 
loving and if such conditions are not present, t 
inclusion in this list. 
HABENARIA BLEPHARIGLOTTIS (The White-fringed 
Orchid): Flowers are pure white with lip and petals 
fringed. For best results, plant in a cool, moist, either 
semi-shady or shady position. Flowering during July- 
August. Extra strong, selected plants, $5.25 for 10; $50.00 
per 100. 
HABENARIA CILIARIS (The Yellow-fringed Orchid) : 
Flowers are orange and yellow with lip and petals fringed. 
Very striking. Flowering during July-August. They re- 
quire the same cultural conditions as H. blephariglottis. 
Extra strong, selected plants, $7.75 for 10; $75.00 per 
100. 
50 
as above, but of the clearest iridescent shell-pink. Very 
scarce. Extra strong, selected plants. Each, $1.25; $11.00 
for 10. 
CYPRIPEDIUM PARVIFLORUM (The Small Yellow 
Ladyslipper). It differs from the large yellow Ladyslip- 
per. S. 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, 
$5.25 for 10; $50.00 per 100. 
CYPRIPEDIUM PUBESCENS (The Large, Common 
Yellow Ladyslipper). Petals are slightly twisted, of a 
clear yellow, with brown ribbons. Very fragrant. The 
THE FRINGE ORCHIDS (Habenaria) 
HABENARIA DILITATA (The White Bog Orchid) : 
Flowers are carried in racemes of from 10 to 20 pure 
white blooms. Flowering from June to September. They 
require the same cultural conditions as H. blephariglottis. 
Extra strong, selected plants, $5.25 for 10; $50.00 per 
100. 
HABENARIA FIMBRIATA (The Large Purple-fringed 
Orchid): Flowers are lilac, sometimes white, fragrant 
with the lip fringed to about middle. Flowering during 
June-July. Same cultural directions as apply to H. ble- 
phariglottis. Extra strong, selected plants, $5.25 for 10; 
$50.00 per 100. 
Iso lend themselves very nicely f 
or forcing under glass for cut- 
easiest of all “Ladyslippers’’ to adapt itself to domestic 
conditions. 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. See illus- 
tration, page 92. 
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 isa bog-loving plant, yet does well ina moist and partly 
shaded bed of peat or leaf mold. Flowers in late June. 
Extra strong, selected plants, $5.25 for 10; $50.00 per 100. 
found in their New England native habitat. They are all moisture and shade 
hey must be provided. We have selected the more showy varieties for 
HABENARIA HOOKERI (The Hooker Orchid): A dis- 
tinct specie. Flowers yellowish-green with lanceolate and 
sharply pointed lip. Same cultural directions as apply to 
H. blephariglottis. Flowering during June-July. Very 
rare. Extra strong, selected plants, $5.25 for 10; $50.00 
per LOO. 
SPIRANTHES CERNUA. (Nodding Ladies’ Tresses). 
This dainty white Orchid is the latest one to flower, 
creamy white with a flower spike 15 inches and taller 
having from 15 to 30 creamy white flowers arranged in 
a spiral whorl along the stem, thus giving it its name. 
Grows in moist soil in sun or shade. Once established 
rapidly increases by seed. Flowering from August through 
October. Extra strong lectedan| 175 for 10; 
$45.00 per 100. g, selected plants, $4.75 for 
