A species included here is one that Bentley, himself, discovered in 1996 in Monroe County, W.Va. The plant is self-pollinating. At present, he drives a truck for the Pulaski County School System and lives at Pulaski. Bentley is humbled to find his words published. But he figures he is most proud of his 119 color photos depicting the inflorescence of each plant and a close-up of the flowers.
Some slides included are about a decade old.
Years ago, going in the woods, Bentley may have started out as a hunter. Admission is free. The event is being held in honor of Earth Day. It is now on display through early May at the Museum of the Middle Appalachians. Also featured in the exhibit are oil paintings of orchids by Amos Wayne Lamie, with several rare and endangered plants of Virginia represented.