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firmly tied, and the other two to the flower spike, one at each 

 end, in the same way as with the Saccolabiums. 



Calanthes are bad travellers, especially C. vcratrifolia, the 

 delicate white flowers soon getting injured and discoloured 

 if allowed to rub against each other ; to avoid this put a 

 stick carefully to each spike. 



Cattleijas require to be packed very carefully ; their flowers 

 should be tied so that they do not touch one another. The 

 best method is to put a stick to each flowering bulb, tying it 

 firmly, and a stick to each flower stalk, just below the flower, 

 with a piece of wadding round the stalk ; afterwards tie the 

 stalks to the stick ; neither the sticks nor the leaves should be 

 allowed to touch the flowers, or they will becom«? bruised, 



Oncidiums travel well ; they only require a strong stick to 

 each flower spike, with a piece of wadding round the stick 

 at the points where the ties come. 



Sohralia macrantha is a bad plant to travel if not properly 

 tied. There should be a strong stick placed to each flowering 

 growth, which must be tied firmly ; and also one to the flower 

 stalk with a piece of wadding close to the flower ; then tie 

 the stalk firmly to the stick, and allow nothing to rub against 

 the flowers. 



Peristeria elata should be treated in the same way as 

 above recommended for Phajus. 



Cypripedliims which have separate flowers require a small 

 stick to each flower stalk. The Ly castes, and all other 

 Orchids that flower in the same way, require similar support 

 for their individual flowers, which, if kept separate, will 

 travel safely without more trouble. 



All Orchids if going a long distance should have fine paper 

 placed over the flowers, as the dust often spoils the delicate 

 bloom ; this also protects them from cold. 



The best means of conveyance for Orchids is decidedly a 



