56 orchids: how to grow them successfully. 



should not be grown with Orchids, such as Pelargoniums, 

 Fuchsias, tuberous-rooted Begonias, Hydrangeas, Azaleas, Camel- 

 lias, Cyclamen, Primulas, and others — these are best grown by 

 themselves, as many of them are very subject to aphis and 

 other pests. 



The class of plants most suitable for growing with Orchids are 

 ferns, small palms, and pretty foliaged plants, all of which give 

 comparatively little trouble in growing, are not so subject to 

 insect pests, and are in harmony with the Orchids. There are also 

 some of the more beautiful, and not yet too gaudy flowered stove 

 and greenhouse plants, which will flower well in the Cool Orchid- 

 house, on account of its being kept moist, shaded, and with a 

 genial growing atmosphere. Amongst the many pretty and 

 suitable plants are the winter-flovt^ering Begonias, also some 

 of the charming ornamental leaved section, many of the palms 

 and ferns, Abutilons, Pilea muscosa, Aralias, Asparagus plumosus, 

 Cissus discolor, Crotons, Cyperus, Dracaenas, Isolepis, the pretty 

 variegated Panicum for a front fringe to the Orchid stage, 

 Pellonias, Eulalias, Selaginellas, Tradescantias, and many others, 

 but these names are sufficient as a guide. 



For the Intermediate Orchid -house, such plants us the 

 following may be used : Allamandas, Aristolochias, Hoyas, 

 Bougainvilleas, Cissus discolor, Passifloras, as climbers on the 

 rafters, but so as not to obstruct light more than can be helped ; 

 also Coleus, Anthuriums, and other plants mentioned in the 

 Cool-house list. 



For the warmer, or Hot-house plants, requiring more heat, 

 then, such as Alocassias, Gardenias, Nepenthes (the pitcher plant), 

 Eucharis, Gloxinias, Euphorbias, Gloriosa, Ixoras, Hibiscus, Poin- 

 settia, Pancratiums, Pandanus, Crotons, and others. It should be 

 remembered, that when Orchids are grown in company with other 

 plants, the Orchids must have the first consideration, and be given 

 the position most likely to suit them. By standing them on 

 inverted flower pots they can be kept well above the foliage of 

 other plants, thus enabling the air to circulate freely about them, 

 and at the same time admitting plenty of light ; in no case must 

 the plants be allowed to become infested with insects or serious 

 results may ensue. If it can be arranged, without danger of shading 

 the Orchids underneath, a few of the best warm greenhouse or 

 stove climbers may be grown and trained to the rafters, but it must 



