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each plant quite firmly. Suspend the plants from the roof of the Mexican 
house, and for a few weeks after root disturbance keep the surface of the 
compost just moist ; when well established copious supplies of water are 
necessary. QO, citrosmum requiresa rather warm sunny position by day, but 
cooler and moister conditions at night, with plenty of ventilation at all 
times. O. grande, Williamsianum, Insleayi, and Schlieperianum are 
growing freely, and any that are in need of new material should have 
attention. A very porous compost of Osmunda fibre should be used, for, 
although these plants require copious watering when in full growth, water 
should pass quickly through the compost, as the fleshy roots are liable to 
decay if the compost becomes dense and saturated. O. pulchellum may 
also be repotted, and will succeed well ina light position in the Cool house 
during the summer months, but it prefers a few degrees more heat during 
the winter. As soon as growth is completed, afford the plant a rest by 
keeping the compost well on the dry side; as without a rest it will not 
bloom satisfactorily. | 
Vanpbas.—As such plants.as V. teres and V. Miss Joaquim pass out of 
bloom, any necessary repotting should be attended to. Those that are 
leggy should have their stems cut off, so that the bottom leaves rest on the 
top of the compost. Five or six stems should be placed in a well drained 
pot, each stem being tied firmly to a neat stake, the pots then being surfaced 
with growing moss. Fora few weeks after disturbance, the plants should 
be carefully shaded, and by that time many young roots will have started, 
if a moist atmosphere has been maintained. When the new roots are 
nicely away, and new growth pushing, the plants may be gradually si Sanh 
to direct sunlight, which they delight in. 
Onciptums.—There are many species of Oncidium which at this season 
may be repotted, should they be in need of new material. A similar 
compost to that used for Odontoglossums will suit them, to which, however, 
slightly more leaves may be added. 
GENERAL REMARKS.—Another Chelsea show has passed, and Orchids 
undoubtedly formed the most conspicuous feature, and no further proof 
should be wanted, that they have not lost their hold upon the general 
lovers of the beautiful. When we have out-lived the various restrictions, 
under which we yet suffer, we shall soon again reach that standard of 
excellence for which these shows have long been noted. 
ORcHIDS FROM WALLASEY, CHESHIRE.—A charming series of Cool 
house Orchids is sent by G. Short, Esq., Wallasey, Cheshire, the majority 
being Odontoglossums. There are over a dozen forms of O. crispum, white, 
blush, rose, and spotted, and of excellent shape and texture, among them 
the varieties White Swan, Bonnyanum, and Adelina Patti, a well- blotched 
