Cobra Orchid 
(DARLINGTONIA ) 
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A most unique and striking pot plant, the Cobra 
Orchid is a semi-carnivorous native of our coastal 
bogs: The cluster of upright tubular leaves with 
rounded “heads” and bright red and green fringed 
“mustaches” present a very exotic appearance, and 
while they do not always blossom when grown in 
pots, the maroon and chartreuse blossoms are un- 
forgettable. Best of all, they are useful as well as 
ornamental as the Darlingtonia actually traps and 
eats flies and mosquitoes. 
While not too easy to maintain as a pot plant, the 
Darlingtonia justifies a little extra trouble in its care. 
It should be potted in a rich, heavy, mucky soil and 
the pot placed inside a larger pot which is kept filled 
with water. Water should be freshened daily and not 
allowed to become stagnant. The plant should also 
be kept in a sunny location. 
Small plants, 3-4 inch, 50c each. 
Larger, 6-8 inch, $1.25 each. 
Darlingtonia seed, $1.00 pkt. 
Giant Red Trillium 
One of the handsomest of Trilliums, this giant of 
its kind sends up in early Spring a sturdy stalk to two 
feet high, surmounted by three huge leaves marbled 
in green and purple. Above stand the three large up- 
right petals of deep, glowing crimson, the whole 
making a splendid effect. 
