24 SUMMER TBEATMENT JULY. 



water caused the plants to make very strong pseudo-bulbs, 

 which flowered freely the following year. Shade during this 

 month most particularly, for the leaves being young they are 

 more liable to be scorched. Air should be given freely, but let 

 it pass over the warm pipes in entering the house. 



Cattleyas and La?lias should be grouped together, for they 

 never require so much moisture as the Indian species. All 

 Orchids, however, should be allowed to become dry once in the 

 twenty-four hours. Should any plants have made their full 

 growth towards the end of the month, give them less water to 

 induce a gradual going to rest. 



JULY. When weeds appear let them be plucked up whilst 

 young. If allowed to attain any size the roots when drawn up will 

 bring away portions of the compost. Amongst the peat there 

 will often appear young Heaths. These are not ugly and may 

 be left to grow to a certain extent. When they droop the soil is 

 dry ; hence they serve as hydrometers, and are, as such, useful 

 to show when the soil requires water. I have thought, also, 

 they take up noxious matters that otherwise would injure the 

 delicate young roots of the Orchids. Continue the same 

 attentions as directed for June. The days will now be long, 

 and often dry and sultry. During such weather the floors, 

 walls, stages, &c., should be kept flooded with water during the 

 day, and the syringe should be used for all growing plants^ 

 morning and evening. Let the plants in baskets be dipped in the 

 cistern twice a- week, and watered freely on intervening days. 

 The growths of most kinds will be progressing rapidly, and 

 should be encouraged to the utmost, more especially such species 

 as are found under the names of M rides, Yanda, Saccolabium, 

 Angrsecum, Kenanthera, and Phala3nopsis. 



As recommended for May, all blooming plants should be 

 placed in a cooler and drier atmosphere to keep the flowers 

 longer in perfection. Let the shading continue to receive 

 attention, but use it only when the sun shines, either in this 

 month or any other. Let attention be given to all plants that 



