Cyp. Haven Offerings for 2008PLANT OFFERINGS
We are pleased to be able to offer a selection of Cypripediums and Calopogons for those interested in hardy orchids which would do well in their settings. For beginners, we recommend trying Cypripedium pubescens (syn. Cyp. parviflorum var. pubescens) as the easiest for growing outside under wider conditions. For those new to these species, we strongly recommend you take the link to the cultural information for the plant you are interested in, read it, print the page off if desired, and determine if you can provide the culture needed for it. If your conditions are such that you cannot provide the appropriate culture, we recommend that you do not purchase the plants. We are continuing to offer mature plants of Cyp. reginae, Cyp. pubescens, Cyp. parviflorum (syn. Cyp. parviflorum var. parviflorum) and Cypripedium candidum this year. These strong plants are from documented salvage*. These plants usually have a well established root structure and several years of mature rhizome to support the plant. What is even more exciting is that we are able to reduce the prices of these plants this year! We are also offering a limited number of artificially propagated seedlings of the hybrid Cyp. Sabine in the one year to bloom ("D") size. These must be grown on for another year before the will be big enough to bloom. Seedlings do not have the established root structure or mature rhizome growth to support the plant and often suffer some setback in replanting. We are also pleased to again offer Calopogon tuberosus in both lavender and white forms, and our latest Calopogon hybrid. These are especially nice in moist and wet pond settings. Orders are being taken NOW for shipment early October through early November. First come, first serve. Please don't wait until later to order. We close our order desk September 15th. We have prepared a printable order blank for you to use, either by fax or snail mail. 
Cypripedium pubescens, the large yellow ladyslipper. One to two medium to large (2½-3½") flowers, yellowish to brown twisted sepals and petals with golden yellow lip. Grows in light shade in woodland type soil. Price: $30.00 per mature growth (size M). (Culture)
Cypripedium parviflorum, the small yellow ladyslipper. Single smaller flowers of generally dark mahogany sepals and tightly twisted petals, golden yellow pouch. Grows in moist peaty soil in light to medium shade. Price: $30.00 each. Size M. (Culture)
Cyp. reginae, the showy ladyslipper, queen's ladyslipper, Minnesota's state flower. One of the finest of the genera, grows fairly easy in partial shade, moist peaty soil. Two, occasionally three, large (3-3½") white flowers with rosy pink lip. Price: $40.00 per mature growth (size M). (Culture)
Cypripedium candium, the white prairie ladyslipper. Single smaller flowers of generally dark mahogany to green sepals and twisted petals, pure white pouch. Grows in moist peaty soil in light to medium shade. Price: $50.00 each. Size M. (Culture)
Cypripedium Sabine (fasciolatum x macranthos) This is a lovely large hybrid by the famous Cypripedium hybridizer Werner Frosch, combining two superior species. Flowers are large, with pastel lavender sepals and petals and lighter lip. We only have 20 of these available - first come, first served. Price: $45.00 for seedling, size D. (Imported) (Culture)ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS: 
Calopogon Fluffy This is a hybrid between Cpg. tuberosus and Cpg. multiflorus. Though of smaller flower, several are open at one time. Also, the shape is more rounded - influenced by the Cpg. multiflorus. One of this hybrid owned by Dr. Neptune of Massachusetts received an HCC/AOS (78 points)! Easily grown in full sun. Requires very moist conditions. Mature corms are $7.50 each. (Culture)
Calopogon tuberosus The "fun flower" - easy to grow in full sun in a wet pot. They bloom in June and July with 10 to 15 "upside down" flowers. Great for the fish or lily pool! Mature corms, Size M - $7.50 each. (Culture)
Cpg. tuberosus 'albidiflora' The White form of the "fun flowers" - wonderful contrast to the normal
forms. Mature corms, Size M - $10.00 each. (Culture)* N.B. documented salvage: these plants are wild collected from areas which are being destroyed. They are being removed just ahead of the bulldozer. We require that proper documentation be provided to prove that permission has been given for removal of the plants and that all permits necessary have been issued for this purpose. GENERAL ORDERING INFORMATION All of our plants are available in relatively limited quantity with a "first come, first served" policy. It is anticipated that orders will be taken through September 15th, with shipping commencing shortly thereafter.. Prices for the plants reflect rarity, difficulty in seedling production, mortality on establishing them, initial costs, etc. All include appropriate cultural information, where available. Please note that all plants require a minimum 3 month (4 month is recommended) chilling period (vernalizing) of temperatures of 33-39°F, if maintained in pots. Cultural information may be found on most of the plants from our culture page. To order, note the plant name, quantity, size and cost of each
item desired (or use the printable order form). To the total for all items add $5.00 for shipping and handling. Iowa residents add 6% sales tax. Send check, money order, or VISA/MasterCard information (name on card, number and exp. date) for the total amount to: Orders may be made easily by fax by printing out the printable order form and faxing it to (515) 309-2302. By e-mail, send the appropriate information to slipperguy@aol.com. Acknowledgement of your order is sent shortly after receipt, however, please note that no plants will be shipped until after late-September. Plants are subject to limited quantities and if we do not have enough to fill your order at shipping time, we will refund your money in full unless you specify partial order is acceptable. At this time, we are not accepting Foreign orders. Orders are shipped by Priority U. S. Mail. A flat rate is charged for packing/shipping as indicated above and on the order blank. Alternate shipping methods are at cost.
We guarantee safe delivery of plants. If plants arrive damaged, please notify us immediately by phone or email. If you are not satisfied with the plants, please advise us immediately for instructions on returning them. We have no control of how the plants are treated after shipping nor the growing conditions in which they are placed on receipt, therefore we limit our liability to 30 days following shipment of the plants.
PLANT SIZES: A growing season is considered roughly April to October, or after the chilling period has been met (vernalized). Cypripedium seedlings are quite small when they are removed from the flask. However, they grow rapidly, literally quadrupling in size annually. Some species are small even when mature, so size of seedling can be misleading. Seedlings are graded by age out of flask. Seedlings require a lot of special attention and are not recommended for the beginner with this genera.
We offer seedlings, fully aware that there will be some superior clones among them. As you know, in order to continue to produce hybrids, especially those with the potential of producing high quality offspring, selecting the finest clones of the species and hybrids as parents is essential. Though, ideally, we would like to bloom all of the seedlings before releasing them, in order to do this selection, we feel that those interested in the Cyps have waited patiently and long enough. We ask only that should any of your seedlings produce superior clones that you allow us the opportunity to acquire the first available division for our ongoing work. In this way, we all benefit. Thank you. Return to Cyp. Haven Homepage 2008 - C/W E |