then require more attention as regards watering than when in pans or baskets, we 
prefer them grown in the latter way. An abundance of moisture should be provided 
for them during the growing season, when the plants will be throwing out their new 
roots. At this period close attention should be given in order to prevent the 
injuries that may occur from the attacks of insects on the young and tender roots, 
since these are frequently produced above the soil; even if the plants recover from 
such a check they are apt to get into a sickly condition, or to shrivel and dwindle 
away. Cattleya Aclandie is not one of the easiest of Orchids to cultivate, and- 
for this reason it requires extra attention to keep it in good condition. We have, 
however, seen many fine plants of this beautiful species where it has had the 
treatment suitable to it. We have found the Cattleya house to afford the best 
temperature in which to grow it. A position as near the glass as possible, with not 
too much shade, will be found to suit it best; though care should always be 
taken to prevent the burning sun from injuring the leaves, and to keep the bulbs 
in a plump state, for, if allowed to shrivel or get imto bad condition, the plants 
might as well be thrown away, since they seldom recover. During the resting 
season, therefore, sufficient water should be given to keep the bulbs from shrinking. 
Always bear in mind that cleanliness is one of the great secrets of successful 
Orchid-growing, and that this little gem, if allowed to become the prey of insects 
or to get dirty, will invariably fall into a bad state of health from which it will 
rarely emerge. These pests may be kept under if taken in time. Both thrips 
and scale will sometimes attack the young growth, but they should be thoroughly 
routed out and destroyed. 
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Oncip1um PHALaNopsIs.—This lovely Orchid comes to us from E. Salt, Esq., 
of Ferniehurst, Shipley, near Leeds. It is now extremely rare, and is seldom seen 
in collections. Mr. Salt informs us that this same plant, last year, before it was 
divided, produced one spike with six flowers. It is a glorious Orchid, allied te 
O. nubigenum and O. cucullatum: the flowers are, however, much larger than in 
either of these, and more beautifully coloured. The sepals and petals are cream 
coloured, barred, and spotted with purple; the lip is large, reniform, creamy 
white, spotted about the base with violet- -crimson, the crest being golden yellow, 
and forming a striking contrast with the violet spotting which surrounds it. e 
species is a native of Peru.—B. S. W. 
