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This is a dwarf, compact-growing plant, which most I>c attached to a block of wood, having q Utile 

 sphagnum mosa placed about it* roots, and the block twing suspended near the roof, so tlmt it may re© 

 iht! greatest |»o«il)lc amouut of light without being exposed to the direct rays of rt scorching sun. When 

 placed in sucli a situation ami properly supplied with moisture, ii is very easily grown into :i good plant; but 

 if these conditions arc not provided, it refuses to grow, and presents only a sickly and uninviting appearance 



The wannest end of the Cattleya-housc b the most Going place for it during the growing season. 

 After this i» past, we advise its removal to a slightly cooler and rather drier position, hut it should nerei 

 exposed to a very low temperature, nor la- allowed to suffer much for want of water. 



White scale b the greatest insect enemy this plant has, and unless great care be taken, these prats will 

 secrete lliemselrcs beneath (he old sheaths of the pseudobulfas, and increase very rapidly at the expense of 

 the life of the plant. To prevent such an occurrence, frequent examination must be made; and if the least 

 trace of white scale should occur, the plant must be washed carefully with soft soap and water, the operation 

 being repeated at frequent intervals until the pest U exterminated. 



Propagation can be effected by division when the plant has more than one i;ri*wim; point ; 1ml ihe 

 attempt should never he made unless this is the case, as the probability is thai the portion removed will 

 never start into growth, if not furnished with a leading shoot. 



