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example. Such should be freely watered and otherwise encouraged 

 to grow on to flower. In this month the genus Cyrtopodium 

 should be potted and gradually induced to grow, in order that 

 its large pseudo-bulbs may be fully developed. Should the 

 weather be very severe, and it can be managed, cover the roof 

 with some light substance that will keep off the frost. This will 

 be much better than forcing up a great fire heat. Give moisture 

 in the mornings only, and air on all favourable occasions. 



FEBETJAEY. As the days lengthen vegetation in the Orchid- 

 house will begin : hence a little more water may be given as 

 directed above. In this month the baskets containing Stan- 

 hopeas, Gongoras, and similar plants with drooping flowers 

 should have a good soaking by dipping in the cistern. Let them 

 sink gradually in the water, and keep a good look out for wood- 

 lice and other insects that will come to the surface out of the 

 compost. Let them be caught and destroyed. Increase the 

 heat 5 and give air on sunny days. 



MAECH. Many species may be potted in this month, provided 

 a decided growing of the young shoots is observed. Plants on 

 blocks should be looked over and retied, and fresh moss added. 

 Some will require large blocks, let such be attended to at once. 

 Dendrobiums will also be showing signs of vegetation, attend to 

 them and give them fresh food in the shape of new compost. If 

 the spring is early, a great part of the work instructed to be 

 done in April may be done in this month. 



INSECTS. 



Every attention to grow Orchids well may be bestowed upon 

 them in a proper manner ; but if insects are allowed to increase 

 to an injurious extent all the labour will be thrown away: hence 

 Mr. Bateman, of Knypersly, says in his large work most em- 

 phatically, Beware of noxious insects. Frequently, when col- 

 lections of Orchids arrive from abroad they are covered with 

 white scale ; and if they are sent in boxes, that destructive insect 

 the cockroach will be found in great force. Such being the fact, 



