the temperaW b high; and to grow them to anything like perfection, the climate in winch they p» 

 rurally ought to be imitated as neatly as possible. They are of **y culture and if properly attended to 

 seldom gel out of health. Unlike many of the Orchids, fte plants of this genua have mo thick Bertiy 

 pscudobulbe to support dm, and they consequently require a larger supply of nourishment to cause ihnn 

 to grow to perfection. Thia must be afford by supplying them freely with moisture al the root during 

 their growing season; in fact, they should never be allowed to get dry, for if so they are apl to shrivel, 

 and then often become disfigured by losing their lower leaves. The beauty of the plant consists at much 

 in having perfect healthy foliage, as in producing good (lower?. 



The growing season extends from March to the end of October, during which time the temperature 

 by day should range from 05° to 73*. or it may be allowed to rise to SO* or more, by aiin-bcat, provided the 

 borne is shaded (torn the sun's rays. The night temperature should range from C5* to 70° during March 

 and April ; artenvards it may be allowed to rise a few degrees higher. Darin- the resting season, from the 

 end of October to February, the temperature should range from GO to 65° by night, and about <J5* or a little 

 more by day. When these data arc exceeded, it is durable to admit a little fresh nir, and tin* should be 

 admitted close to the hot-water pipes, so that it may be warmed a* il enters the house. A little water should 

 be thrown about on fine days, but this should always be done in the morning, so that the house may be dry 



again by evening. 



These plants arc grown in different ways, some person* placing them on blocks*, sonic in pots, and 

 some in baskets- We find them to succeed well under each of these modes of treatment ; but they require 

 more moisture to be applied to the roots when fixed on blocks, and if they are grown in pots, they must 

 have more drainage than when put in baskets. The best plan of draining is to turn a smaller \*A upside 

 down in the bottom of that intended for the plant* and then to fill in around this to within about two inches* 

 of the rim, with potsherds, broken into pieces of nlwnt two inches square. Above this the pot is to be 

 filled up with sphagnum moss, mixed with a few small jxrtshenls, the plant being so placed as to be elevated 

 three inches above the rim ; it must also be kept well above the moss. The successful culture of these 

 plants a* well a* of all other Orchids, depends upon good drainage. Whoa grown on blocks, they should 

 be placed on a good-sued one. so that there may he surface enough for the roots to cling to. In fixing 

 them, first put a little live sphagnum moss against the block, and then lie the plant to it with copper wire. 

 The blocks should be bung up to the roof of the house, but should not be placed too near the glass, in order 

 that they mar not be affected by the cold ; this should be guarded against, especially during the winter, at 

 which season Orchids frequently sustaiu injury in this way. 



If the plants should get into an unhealthy condition, the best course is to turn them out of the ]>ots or 

 boskets in which they arc growing, io shake the material off the roots, to wash them with clean water, cut- 

 ting away all the decayed parte, and then to place them on blocks of wood, with a little sphagnum moss. 

 They must have a good supply of moisture at the roots, and should be placed al Iho wannest end of the 

 house, and where they will not receive too much light With this treatment they will soon begin to root 

 and improve in appearance. They must be kept perfectly dean from insects, especially the thrips, which 

 won disfigures the foliage if it is allowed to increase. This troublesome pest is best kept under by 

 frequently washing the leaves with a sponge and clean tepid water, or by fumigating the house with 

 tobacco-smoke, which should be applied with great care. 



The species of Phatanopsi* arc difficult to propagate. Sometimes they will produce young plante on 

 the old flower-stems; such plante should be left on till Ihcy arc well tooted, and should then he placed 

 each on a small block. All the kinds occasionally produce plants iu that way. Sometimes they throw out 

 side-growths, which can be taken off when well rooted; and when the plants gel large they may be cut iu 

 two, so that roots arc attached to each portion. They are best cut when jn-t beginning to grow, and the 

 divided plant should not be allowed to Ilower until it is well established. 



