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directed, and with the same compost as that for 

 pot plants. 



When these two genera have completed 

 their growth, the supply of water should be 

 considerably diminished, allowing only the 

 moisture of the house for their support as long 

 as their stems or pseudo-bulbs do not shrivel ; but 

 if they show the least sign of it, a little water will 

 then be required at their roots, but not in such 

 quantity as will excite the plant into growth ; a 

 little steaming two or three times a week will be 

 of benefit to them : this may be done by pouring 

 w^ater on the pipes or flues until the plants have 

 become moist. The temperature to grow them is 

 the same that I have directed for the South 

 American species. 



