mm May and June, and lasts a long time in perfection. Mr. Howe, Mr. Measures 
gardener, cultivates it with other forms of the Masdevallia Hi arryand section in the 
Odontoglossum house. 
If one possesses a large number of Masdevallias, of course, it is well to have 
i house entirely for their culture, but they require more shade than the Odo toglots, 
We have found this plan succeed well, and others have done the same; although we 
have frequently found them flourishing well with the Odontoglots, with rather more 
shade than the latter require. The best material for their roots is peat and sphag- 
num moss, with perfect drainage; a few lumps of charcoal being mixed with the 
soil to keep it open; the charcoal also helps to keep it sweet, and is beneficial to 
the plant, since it requires a good deal of water during its active growing and 
flowering period. In fact these plants should nearly always be kept moist at the 
roots, as they are generally in an active state. Slight syringing between the pots 
should be given on all fine days in summer, or even twice a day when the 
weather is warm and dry. 
These plants are easily propagated by division of the tufts, a few leaves being 
taken off with young growths. We find the best time for this operation to be 
just as they are starting to grow; it must also be done when the plant is m & 
good plump vigorous condition. 
Orcuips Iv Manuracturtnc Disrricts:—When Orchids have to be grown 1 OF 
near manufacturing towns where the atmosphere is smoky and moist, and a general 
dullness prevails, the treatment must be different from that of localities with 4 
purer atmosphere. In this case more fire heat will be necessary, and at 
moisture must be used inside as the outer atmosphere is loaded therewith, especially 
during the autumn and winter. To counteract all this, one requires > 
judgment, and it is really astonishing to see how the Orchids succeed under es 
trying circumstances, so that there may be found some wonderful collections, oo 
withstanding the difficulties with which they have to contend. Many other ge 
would perish where Orchids thrive under good care. Even around London, ‘ an 
fogs are often very dense, the plants do not seem to be very much | affectee : ae 
many of the flowers cannot stand the fog, though there are some which od does in 
seem to affect, as .Odontoglossum crispum, O. Pescatorei, and others. ye 
means may be found to prevent the foos from injuring the flowers. In the co 
one does not have these disadvantages to contend with, and consequent 
ean be had in beauty all through the winter season without any risk. 
lv the flowers 
_B. 8. W- 
