

h requires llic same treatment as other Bast Indian Orchids— plant* which, if attended with core, and 

 supplied with proper heat and moisture, will be found sufficiently easy of cultivation. We find that th<#c arc 

 tho main points to he studied in order (0 ensure success with Orchids of this class, though manv growers arc 

 apt to think them immaterial. Another important matter is to have a well-constructed house, of proper 

 dimensions, and provided with perfect means of ventilation, AVc have always adopted the kind of house 

 which is recommended in the 'Orchid Manual/ ami have ever found it perfectly suited to Uie purpose. 



Saccohbiamt continue growing nearly all the year, and therefore require to be kept constantly moist 

 at the roots. The actual supply of water must of course be given in accordance with the state of the 

 weather. MY seldom syringe Satcohibiutm, as the water lodging at the bases of the leaves would rot the 

 heart of the plant, ami probably cause the leaves to become spoiled, which is what we designate the " orchid 

 disease," and which is generally brought on by improper treatment In their uativc country the plants 

 grow on uees, -u\i\ consequently their roots arc benefited by a free circulation of air. They will thrive cither 

 on blocks or in baskets, the latter being the most natural way to cultivate them, though \vc also grow them 

 in pots, and in that way we find that they are more convenient to move. Wc are careful to give them good 

 drainage, and find the most suitable material for their roots to be sphagnum moss: no other answers so 

 weU. One thing, however, must be attended to, namely, thai the moss dues not get decayed; when it 

 decays, it must be immediately removed, clearing away at the same time all the dead root?, and supplying 

 fresh mo&& If tint* treatment w adopted, the plants will be found to root in a free and healthy manner. 



The Saccofobitiins are propagated by removing the offsets when rooted ; but the plants generally get to 

 :i good size before they produce any. It is of the greatest importance to keep them free from the scale insect, 

 for if that b allowed lo accumulate, it will soon disfigure them. 



