More and More Mystery Orchid
Just found out what the mysterious plant in our lawn is (see here for an article on this plant). Every spring, my husband and I used to get a laugh out of the "missile silos" which sprouted up seemingly overnight in our lawn. We always mowed them down.

I finally dug some up to discover that the roots were 15" deep in the soil. Since that time I decided to let one of these tenacious plants grow up. I thought it was a Solomon's seal, the foliage and growth habit are similar. But it has those deep roots rather than a rhizome. And the stalk leaves and buds are different.

I almost fell over when I went outside early this summer and saw those pretty little orchids blooming. Now I see these little plants all over my property. I'm going to transplant them from the lawn and certain death to my woodland garden setting. I hope they transplant well. Our house is built in and among some old growth trees. The helleborines are growing in the sun and in the shade, under trees and out in the open.
Nancy, New York state

PS: It is in Peterson's Field Guide to wildflowers.

Fall Concord Leaves You may remember my offer last Fall to send wax-preserved Concord Fall leaves to anyone who wanted them. Well, I did have some takers and now find I some new penpals! Anyone who wants some of this Fall's leaves should send an e-mail to leafpeeper98@yahoo.com. They should include their snail mail address, and a little blurb on why they love New England foliage. Anne Sterling II

Theology Library Link
This summer my wife and I spent two weeks traveling around New England in our first ever visit to your region. In the process of doing research for our trip, I came across your magazine, and I found an article in the March 1999 issue entitled "Intolerable Papists, Jesuits and Revolutionary Concord." I have been very pleased to establish a link to that article on my webpage of Church History: http://www.mcgill.pvt.k12.al.us/jerryd/cm/history.htm.

I want to also tell you that we spent a day in Concord, and it was one of our most enjoyable days on our tour. Many thanks for a great time and great memories.
Gerald Darring, Theology Library, http://www.mcgill.pvt.k12.al.us/jerryd/cathmob.htm

Thanks for the Fine Visit
Our family vacationed in Boston a little more than a week ago, but the first stop on our trip was to your beautiful little town, the birthplace of the American Revolution. We were so thoroughly impressed and awe-struck with the wondrous and historical treasures you folks enjoy daily! The people we met were friendly, well-informed and made us feel very much at home.

Long will we remember the fine citizens of Concord, Mass. God bless each and every one of you, and also particularly those of your relatives who stood their ground on a certain April morn in 1775; without their actions, none of us would be here to enjoy what we do today.

Thank you all so very much.

Best regards, toph!

More, More!
My husband and I visited Concord on our honeymoon in May. We fell in love with the town. We are from Louisiana and this was the first time we had ever been in New England. We found it fascinating and simply wonderful. We didn't get enough of Concord while we were there, we were wondering if you, or anyone you know, would have any references to books conerning the history, etc. of Concord that we may find here. Thank you for your time.
Marcia Wilson

Marcia, take a look at our book list. There are many, many titles there both by Concord authors as well as about Concord itself.

Text: ©1999 The Concord, MA Homepage
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