—Native Ouchids 
(All are Hardy) 
OUR 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 
tendency 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 bacteria which is neces- 
sary for the proper garden culture of these Orchids. 
CYPRIPEDIUM (See illustration, Color Guide) 
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 also lend themselves very nicely for forcing under glass for cut- 
flower purposes. 
CYPRIPEDIUM ACAULE (The Pink Moccasin Flower). CYPRIPEDIUM PUBESCENS (The Large, Yellow Lady- 
This, the largest flowered of our “Ladyslippers,” is of slipper). Petals are slightly twisted, of a clear yellow, 
bright rose, veined darker, the spike rising from the cen- with brown ribbons. Very fragrant. The easiest of all 
ter of two broad green leaves. One of the most beautiful Ladyslippers” to adapt itself to domestic conditions. 
Will do satisfactorily planted in either sunny or shady 
positions. Flowers during May. Extra strong, selected 
clumps. $3.75 for 5; $7.00 for 10; $17.00 for 25. 
CYPRIPEDIUM REGINAE. Also known as C. spectabile 
CYPRIPEDIUM PARVIFLORUM (The Small Yellow and C. hirsuthum. (The Queen Ladyslipper or the Showy 
Ladyslipper). It differs from the large yellow Ladyslip- Ladyslipper. ) The finest and most showy of our native 
¢ She: Orchids. Height 2 to 3 feet, bearing several large, round 
per, S. pubescens, in the superior richness of its color as - - 
HR as te leaves with one or two large white to rose-colored flow- 
well as in its size. It has also the charm of fragrance. ers. It is a bog-loving plant, yet does well in a moist and 
Flower during June. It can be successfully grown in partly shaded bed of peat or leaf mold. Flowers in late 
any semi-shady position. Extra strong, selected clumps, June. Extra strong, selected plants, $3.75 for 5; $7.00 
$3.75 for 5; $7.00 for 10; $17.00 for 25. tor 03517,00 for 25. 
of our native Orchids and being equally at home in either 
a moist or dry spot. Extra strong, selected clumps, $3.75 
for 5; $7.00 for 10; $17.00 for 25. 
THE FRINGE ORCHIDS (Habenaria) 
The species listed here are a few of many found in their New England native habitat. They are all moisture and shade 
loving and if such conditions are not present, they must be provided. We have selected the more showy varieties for 
inclusion i in this list. 
HABENARIA BLEPHARIGLOTTIS (The White-fringed Grows in moist soil in sun or shade. Once established 
Orchid): Flowers are pure white with lip and petals rapidly increases by seed. Flowering from August 
fringed. For best results, plant in a cool, moist, either through October. Extra strong, selected plants, bees) ache 
semi-shady or shady position. Flowering during July- De $7: 25 for 10; $17.50 for 25. 
August. Extra strong, selected plants, $3.75 for 5; $7.25 
foralOesSL7.50sl on 25: 
HABENARIA FIMBRIATA (The Large Purple-fringed : ’ 
Orchid) : pone . es Native Wood Sail 
: Flowers are lilac, sometimes white, fragrant 
with the lip fringed to about middle. Flowering during 
June-July. Some cultural directions as apply to H. ble- We offer, for the convenience of our clients, native 
phariglottis. Extra strong, selected plants, $3.75 for 5; Pe aah 
$7.25 for 10: $17.50 for 25. wood-soil, which is inoculated with bacteria so nec- 
essary for the proper culture of the various wood- 
SPIRANTHES CERNUA. (Nodding Ladies Tresses). 
This dainty white Orchid is the latest one to flower, land plants, at $8.00 per bag of 100 pounds; 50-1b. 
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. 
bag, $4.50. Price F.0.B. Vermont, shipping point. 
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