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wholesome. Then place it on the potsherds, after having lightly covered them 
with a layer of sphagnum, which is intended to prevent the soil from being 
carried down among the potsherds by watering. 
In order to fix the plant firmly and fill the pot, we proceed to add the 
necessary quantity of compost, by small pieces, between the ball of soil and the 
pot, pressing it moderately firm, so as to avoid bruising the roots. 
The plant should not be sunk too deep in the pot, nor too much elevated 
above the rim. Cypripediums, which require plenty of humidity, may be sunk a 
little deeper than other Orchids; and it is sufficient that the collar rests about 
half an inch above the margin of the pot. Under these conditions the upper roots 
run no risk of becoming dry. Le 
The repotting being finished we again cover the surface of the compost 
with a layer of Sphagnum of sufficient size, so that the plants always preserve 
a condition of freshness. 
(Le Fournal des Orchidées, vol. Il, p. 47-) 
