ROCKY LEDGES OR ROCK GARDEN 
MAIDENHAIR SPLEENWORT—Asplenium 
trichomanes 
Find a moist crevice in partial shade for this 
dainty little evergreen. Excellent for bowl gar- 
dens. 4-6 inches. 
EBONY SPLEENWORT—Asplenium platyneuron 
A handsome little evergreen having narrow 
fronds up to one inch wide. A fine companion 
to the above but preferring a more open situa- 
tion. Resembles a miniature Christmas Fern. 12 
inches. 
WALKING LEAF FERN—Camptosorus rhizophyllus 
This curious little evergreen has long tapering 
fronds that often root from the tips, giving it 
this descriptive name. Excellent for bowl gar- 
dens. Prefers moist shade. 4-8 inches. 
RUSTY WOODSIA—Woodsia obtusa 
Low growing forming large tufts on sunny 
rocks. Wooly light green which turns rusty red 
in autumn. 6 inches. 
COMMON WOODSIA—Woodsia obtusa 
A larger growing form liking full sun on rocky 
ledges. Naturalizes readily. Attractive new 
growth in fall. 12 inches. 
COMMON POLYPODY—Polypodium vulgare 
Low growing evergreen clumps or carpet for 
rock or ledges. Prefers moist partial shade. Fronds 
resemble Christmas Fern. 6-9 inches. 
BLADDER FERN—Cystopteris bulbifera 
Narrow lacy fronds of medium height, requir- 
ing moist situation in partial shade. Very hardy. 
1-2 feet. 
FRAGILE FERN—Cystopteris fragilis 
Similar to above but lower growing with more 
delicate fronds. 6-12 inches. 
3 of the same variety, $1.00 — 10 of the same variety, $3.00 
HARDY NATIVE ORCHIDS 
This group consists of a large number of plants, each having its individual characteristics. 
have beauty recognized only by those making a study of botany. 
crime to cause them to be moved from their native habitat. 
Many 
Others are so rare it would be a 
Still others resent moving and will refuse 
to grow. With this in mind, we present a list of those that are plentiful and will grow with favorable 
care and give rare beauty. 
* Fall planting recommended. 
*GRASS PINK ORCHID—Calapogon pulchellus 
Several deep pink blossoms on a grass-like stem 
in July. Requires mossy bog conditions or moist, 
sandy, acid soil. 12-18 inches. 
3 plants $1.00 
PINK MOCCASIN FLOWER—Cypripedium acaule 
Large solitary pink flowers, easily one of the 
most beautiful orchids. Difficult to naturalize, 
requiring acid evergreen or oak humus. May- 
June flowering. 12 inches. 
3 plants $1.00 
YELLOW LADY-SLIPPER—Cypripedium pubescens 
One of the best for beginners. Planted among 
shrubs or ferns the yellow slipper blossom in 
May or June is most attractive. 1-2 feet. 
3 plants $1.50 
SHOWY LADY-SLIPPER—Cypripedium spectabile 
A larger beautiful pink and white ‘slipper,’ 
flowering in June and July, later than the others. 
Requires moist shade. Care should be taken in 
handling the hirsute foliage. 2-3 feet. 
3 plants $1.50 
RATTLESNAKE ORCHID—Goodyera pubescens 
A tiny spike of white blossoms, in July and 
August, rising from a group of prostrate grey- 
green leaves veined with white make this orchid 
well worth colonizing. Excellent for bowl gar- 
dens. Needs rich, acid humus. 6-12 inches. 
3 plants $1.00 
*FRINGED ORCHIDS 
This group of the Habenaria differ only in color 
and height. The numerous fringed flowers are 
clustered on rugged spikes up to several inches in 
height. 
WHITE FRINGED—Habenaria blephariglottis 
Sun or shade, mossy bog. August flowering. 
1-2 feet. 3 plants $1.00 
LARGE PURPLE FRINGED—Habenaria fimbriata 
Rich humus or bog. July-August flowering. 
3-4 feet. 3 plants $1.00 
SMALL PURPLE FRINGED—Habenaria psycodes 
Sun or shade, rich humus or bog. July- 
August flowering. 2-3 feet. 3 plants $1.00 
*ROSE POGONIA—Pogonia ophioglossoides 
A good companion to Grass Pink, requiring a 
sphagnum bog condition. Single, fragrant pink 
blossom with a golden crest, may cover bogs in 
June and July in their native habitat. Tends to 
grow in colonies due to root growth. 6-12 inches. 
3 plants $1.00 
SERAPIAS—Amesia gigantea 
A tall green and purple flowered orchid orig- 
inating in Europe which readily naturalizes by 
seed. Requires well drained moist soil. July- 
August flowering. 2-3 feet. 3 plants £1.50 
*LADIES’ TRESSES—Spiranthes cernua 
Dainty fragrant white flowers arranged in a 
spiral. Flowering in August or September, this 
late season orchid grows in moist, sandy loam 
either in sun or shade. Care should be given not 
to weed it out in early summer. 4-10 inches. 
3 plants $1.50 
