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coloured varieties of other species of Cattleya, of which there are many that come 
into bloom at about the same time 
Cattleya Morgane requires the same treatment as C. Mendel and C. Mossie, 
and will thrive well, grown either in a pot or basket, planted in good fibrous peat 
and sphagnum moss. It will also succeed on a block suspended from the roof. As 
in the case of the other Cattleyas, it prefers to have all the light possible, but to be 
just sufficiently shaded to keep off the direct rays of the sun. It must be borne 
in mind that the plants are found growing naturally on the branches and stems of 
trees in the forests, where they get some shade, and a free circulation of air, 
which it is of great benefit to secure, and which should be made a point of 
the utmost importance in the artificial cultivation of all Orchids, as of most other . 
plants. It would be a great boon to cultivators if our collectors would note down 
and supply fuller and more precise information on these points, for although of course 
the natural conditions could not in all cases be carried out to the full extent, yet 
we should then be better able to imitate them, and thus supply the natural wants 
of the plants. In giving as much air and light as possible, however, cold draughts 
must be avoided, which may be effected by fixing the ventilators near the hot- 
water pipes, and should a cold wind prevail by giving air on the opposite side, 
always closing the house in good time. In summer water should be freely 
sprinkled about the tables and paths twice a day, namely, in the morning, and 
about three or four o'clock in the afternoon. During the dull dark days of winter, 
very little moisture is required, but on warm days some water may be given to 
the plants, especially in springtime when the days begin to lengthen. Syringing 
should be avoided during the winter, except in the case of those on blocks, for 
a little dewing with the syringe during the day, will not hurt these, as the moisture 
quickly dries off. The water should always be used in a tepid state. 
One of the most important items in Orchid culture is cleanliness. Every plant 
should be cleansed as soon as any indications of insect life are perceived upon it, 
since there are Insecticides andé other remedies sold to destroy all such pests. 
Cockroaches, Snails, and Woodlice are very troublesome, and should be well looked 
after at night when they come out to feed on the young shoots and _ flowers. 
Woodlice may be caught by laying down here and there traps, consisting of some 
moss, at night, or half potatos or turnips scooped out in the centre, and placed 
about “in quiet nooks and corners, or on the pots; the woodlice will harbour under 
them, and may be caught and destroyed in the morning. 
CATTLEYA GIGAS.—See note under Plate 2. We have since received a wonder- 
fully grand flower of Cattleya gigas from the fine collection of J. §. Bockett, Esq-, 
of Stamford Hill; it is eight and a half inches in diameter; the sepals and petals 
ee of a light rose colour, the lip three Inches across, and three in length, of the 
richest crimson-magenta, margined with a lighter colour, and the throat partly 
magenta and partly orange. The spike bore four of these flowers.—B. 8. W. 
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