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1603
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Horwitz has photographed all but one of NC's sixty species of wild orchid. The state's varied climates and habitats are conducive to the growth of orchids, as reflected in the fact that the state has more orchid varieties than does Hawaii.
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6052
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To many people, orchid means an exotic plant blooming in a far-off jungle or in a horticultural hothouse. However, orchids do exist closer to home. There are around 170 species in North America, and one-fourth of that number can be found within the state's borders. Elliott describes a number of species, including Pink Lady's Slipper, Snowy Orchid, and the Crane Fly Orchid. Orchids are found in every county in the state.
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6657
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The North Carolina's varied climates and habitats are conducive to the growth of orchids. Over fifty species grow wild in the state. Many are small, rare and hard to find. Wallace describes a number of them, including green adder's mouth, dragon's mouth, green-fly, and nodding ladies' tresses.
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13744
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Mrs. Edith W. Way, of Moore County, handles the most beautiful merchandise in North Carolina; she owns and operates the largest orchid greenhouse between New York and Florida.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 19 Issue 39, Feb 1952, p4-5, f
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13754
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Readers flooded The State with a variety of suggestions for naming Mrs. Way's hybrid orchid.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 19 Issue 39, Feb 1952, p13, 19
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