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We And the besl material for C. tape rbien* to be flbroui peat, sphagnum moss, and .• small quantity or 

 river sand, with good drainage, -n tliin layer of sphagnum moss or peal being placed over the etecln to keen 

 the drainage open. The pot b to be filled with the matcrinl recommended, bo that the planl b level with 

 tiio lim of the pot, and rough pent must then be placed on thu top, as the roots are thick and Qeshy, and re- 

 quire a great deal of mobturo. By providing good drainage the water p isses off quickly, and thb b a p 

 point in Oreliid culture. IT there is stagnant water in tlio pot, the soil becomes soddenod with ii. and ilio 

 phrnt soon gets out of health. Wc prefer to give the plants fresh soil even years and even it the old -nil 

 be good, u little fresh on the surface i- of great benefit, and induces new roots. The plants require :i nillier 

 large pot, aa they root freely. A few pieces of charcoal mixed with the soil will be found beneficial. 



These plants are propagated by division. The new growths are taken off after they have rooted 

 sufficiently, and are potted separately. The bcsl time for division 1- jusl aa the plants begin to grow ; the 



ohl pieces then break very freely. 



tnsccts are a pest i<« all plants, and to ihcse among others; they should consequently be well sought 

 after, and destroyed. We have seen (fypripedium attacked by the small red thrips, which often cats away 

 Iho heart of the plant. We find tobacco-water an exccUenl mean! of destroying these. They must never 

 be allowed to have any rest, but must be got rid of, for they turn the leave? brown, and if allowed to get 

 iihcad, ultimately kill the plants. 



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