A CALENDAR OF REMINDERS 215 



Spathoglottis begin to make new growth at this time of year, 

 and will need to be re-potted. 



Even where no shading has been painted on the roof, there 

 will be an accumulation of dust, therefore the outside of the glass 

 should be washed. 



OCTOBER 



Very little shading will be needed from now until the early 

 Spring. On very bright days the blinds may be let down for an 

 hour or two, but, provided the leaves do not suffer, full advantage 

 of all available light should be taken so that leaves and pseudo- 

 bulbs may be rendered firm and able to pass safely through the 

 Winter. 



Odontoglossums will be growing, therefore shading must still 

 be provided for them in bright weather. 



Vandas will need a fair supply of water until the pale green 

 tips of the new roots are sealed over ; the supply must be then 

 greatly reduced until new growth commences next year. 



Calanthes will be losing their leaves, and consequently need 

 less water at the roots, but they must not become dry, or the 

 advancing flower spikes will suffer. Afford them a light position, 

 and give support to the spikes as soon as this is necessary. 



Remove Miltonia vexillaria from the cool house to the inter- 

 mediate house early in the month or at the end of September. 



Where ripe Odontoglossum seeds have been secured by 

 hybridisation, sow a portion now and keep the rest until January. 



