. Flower guide [microform] : wild flowers east of the Rockies. Flowers; Fleurs; Botanique; Botany. SiiowY Lady's Slipper {Cypripediiim hirsutum) is a magnificent orchid, usually regarded as the most beau- tiful of the genus. It is of imposing dimensions and has large fragrant flowers. The inflated fh)\ver lip is large and balloon-like, about 2 in. in length; wliite, witli crinison-niagenta blotches and streaks on the front edge; the sepals are roimd- ovate anil the petals oblong, both pointed and both greenish-white in coh)r. Xlie leafv atini, that bears at its summit the solitary blossom, is
. Flower guide [microform] : wild flowers east of the Rockies. Flowers; Fleurs; Botanique; Botany. SiiowY Lady's Slipper {Cypripediiim hirsutum) is a magnificent orchid, usually regarded as the most beau- tiful of the genus. It is of imposing dimensions and has large fragrant flowers. The inflated fh)\ver lip is large and balloon-like, about 2 in. in length; wliite, witli crinison-niagenta blotches and streaks on the front edge; the sepals are roimd- ovate anil the petals oblong, both pointed and both greenish-white in coh)r. Xlie leafv atini, that bears at its summit the solitary blossom, is from 1 to 2 feet in height. Foun<l locally from Xewfoundlund to Minn, and soutliwards to Cia. and Jlo. flowering in rich woods during June and July. Sm.\ White Lady'.s Slippkr {CDpripnlium can- didum). The flower of this species is of the same size and shape as tliat of the Yellow variety, but the lip is pure white outside and stri])ed with purple inside at the base; the two lateral sepals and the two petals are ovate-lanceolate, greenisli, spotted with brown. It is a single flowered species with numerous leaves. It is found in swamps from X. V. to Jlinn. southwards. 40. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Reed, Chester A. (Chester Albert), 1876-1912. Toronto : Musson
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