86 ORCHIDS. 
Soon after the flowers are over the new growth begins 
to push from the base of the pseudo-bulbs. In February or 
March the bulbs should be re-potted, either singly or three 
to six together. The best results are got from plants 
grown singly and potted on. Three bulbs are sufficient 
for a 6in. pot. Turfy loam, with one-sixth rotted cow- 
manure and a sprinkling of sand and sphagnum, forms a 
good mixture, and the pots should be one-quarter filled with 
drainage. Plant the bulbs on the top of the soil, so that the 
new growth is not buried; do not press the soil too firmly, 
and leave about 4in. of space for water. Give no water 
till the new roots have penetrated into the soil, and 
then water carefully until the new growth is well away, 
when a liberal supply at the root, on the leaves, and in the 
atmosphere, is necessary. The best position for them all 
through the summer is close to the glass, on the lightest side 
of a moist stove. When the new bulbs are approaching full 
size, weak liquid manure may be given weekly. Do not 
dry the plants off till after the flowers are over. By careful 
management the foliage may be got to remain on the plants 
till they flower. When in bloom, a dry, warm greenhouse is 
most favourable to the duration of the flowers. If started 
in small pots, the plants must be removed into larger pots 
as the soil fills with roots. The size and strength of the 
inflorescence is regulated by that of the pseudo-bulbs. 
These plants may be multiplied by cutting the pseudo- 
bulbs through transversely, and placing them on sandy soil, 
in a moist hothouse or frame, till rooted. 
The flowers are amongst the most useful for cutting for 
decorative work of all kinds. In the neighbourhood of 
London, the flowers of this and other allied Calanthes are 
much damaged by foggy weather. 
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