This variety requires the same treatment as the parent species, a subject on which 
we have often remarked in our previous volumes. We may, however, here state 
that we have never seen Cattleyas grown as they are in the establishment of M. 
Massange, who has a span-roofed house filled with various forms of C. Triane, C. 
Mossie, C. Mendelii, C. Warneri, and others which have such vigorous roots that 
one could safely hold up the plants by their leaves, many of them having retained 
their roots fresh and sturdy for four or five years. The retention of these roots 
must prove to be a great support to the plants, and no doubt secures a large 
amount of vigour in their growth. When we saw them their flower sheaths were broad 
and of great length, the flower spikes were beginning to show their robust buds in the 
sheath, and since then they have produced some hundreds of flowers. Many of 
the plants of C. Zriane were in full bloom, and were most wonderful examples of 
good cultivation. All the Cattleyas at the Chateau de Baillonville seem to be 
treated in the same way. ‘They are grown on stages, not far from the glass, it 
being a low house in which they are kept. They are allowed a good season of — 
growth during summer, with a moderate supply of water, but are never kept very wet 
at any time. When their growth is completed very little moisture may be given, 
and that only when they are supposed really to require it, and this must be applied 
with great care. These plants are well drained, and good fibrous material is given 
them, which consists of the roots of the common Polypodium vulgare, collected 
from the rocks and hills where it has been growing for ages—the fine material being 
‘taken away, and only the fibrous part used. We have never seen a more useful 
material, the good results it produces, not only with Cattleyas, but with Odonto- 
glossums, Oncidiums, Masdevallias, &c., being the best proof of its suitability. We 
never give advice without good reason for doing so, but we cannot refrain from 
remarking that anyone desirous of seeing these wonderful plants should go and 
inspect them for themselves; we can assure them of a hearty welcome, as M. 
ag is always pleased to see any persons who are interested in Orchid 
culture. 
