had been imported for about a year; bul tbat from which our figure was taken, wo lave known for several 

 years, and it has always been grown in a pot. 



The plant requires a good season of rest. .Mr. Pilchcr, gardener to S. Itucker, Raj., of Wandsworth, 

 informs ns that his plant sometimes rests for six months, and during this time he keeps the roots quite dry, 

 or gives but just sufficient moisture to keep the bulbs plump. 



When the plants commence growing, water may be given, but not too freely at first, or the young 

 growths may damp off. lSy the time they arc grown about six inches high more water may be given, and 

 during the period of active growth the plants should never be allowed to get dry. We have known great 

 injuries to be caused by dryness occurring at this stage, the growth becoming in consequence weakly; but 

 afier the growth has been completed, less water will suffice. We I'm.! it to grow better when kept near the 

 glass, where it may have all the light possible. The growth is then stronger, and this is also the means of 

 bringing the flowers I*) a larger sutc. 



This plant sometimes makes two growths in one .war, hut docs not always flower from both. The 

 second starts before the first is completed. The best material Tor potting is good fibrous peat mid sphagnum, 

 mixed well together, with good drainage, the note being half filled with crocks, and then a little sphagnum 

 put over the crocks to keep them open. The potting material should be carried one or two inches above the 

 rim, and the plant placed on the top, and firmly pegged down. This latter is a point of some importance in 

 the cultivation of Orchids, as it causes them to root more vigorously; besides, if loose, the roots arc apt to 

 get injured. 



The best time for potting Oateandras is just as they start, into growth, and before they begin to make 

 fresh roots. They require to be repotted when the soil gets in a clo3C or sour state. It should in such cases 

 be shaken away, and the roots washed before repotting. This, indeed, should be done with all Orchids which 

 hare got into an unsatisfactory condition. Both Mr. Toll and Mr. l'ilchcr grow their plants at the cool end 

 of the East-Indian house ; but we find they will do with less heat, that is, in a temperature of from 50' to 

 55° in winter, and in a bouse without firc-hcat, except on cold and wet days, during summer. 



This plant is propagated by dividing the stems, leaving one or two of the older ones at the hack of the 

 leading growth. This must be done when they arc starting, and the divisions potted in the material re- 

 commended above. Insects do them some mischief, the thrips and red spider especially being fond of the 

 tender leaves, and if allowed to increase they will seriously injure the growth. 



