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houses at fortnightly intervals, and dip all plants that are infested 

 in an approved insecticide. 



Autumn-flow^ering Cattleyas and Lselias will develop and 

 ripen their growths better in good light than under heavy shade. 

 Shade lightly during the middle of the day. 



Secure and pot up imported Cattleyas and Lselias. 



Afford deciduous Dendrobiums plenty of heat, and syringe 

 them freely. 



Miltonia vexillaria needs little water at the roots from the 

 time it passes out of flower until the Autumn. The cool house is 

 the best place for the plants until September. 



All Orchids growing freely, and also the cool Odontoglossums, 

 will benefit by a daily spraying overhead. Clear soft water only 

 should be used, and it is better applied through a sprayer than a 

 syringe, unless the latter is used by a skilful and experienced 

 person. 



Many of the Phaius will need potting as soon as they have 

 finished flowering. 



JULY 



Seedlings raised from seeds sown early in the new year will 

 in many cases be large enough to be pricked out into store pots, or 

 even to be placed singly in tiny pots. 



Pot cool Oncidiums that need such attention. 



The need of cleanliness in Orchid culture cannot be too 

 strongly emphasised. Amateurs with small experience often pay 

 too much attention to the cleanliness of pots and pans and floors, 



