THE ORCHID REVIEW. 
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in the Cattleya, or similar, house. E. vitellinum majus is another very 
ornamental and easily-grown Orchid that usually flowers during the summer 
months. If kept in a shady position its flowers will last for a considerable 
time in perfection, but it is not wise to allow the spikes to remain too long 
on the plants, or the latter will not have sufficient time or strength to 
develbp flowering bulbs for another season. The cultural requirements of 
this species are similar to E. prismatocarpum, but with a slightly cooler and 
moister atmosphere at all seasons. The'plants delight in abundance of 
fresh air, and, being of dwarf habit, they may be grown in shallow pans 
suspended from the roof rafters close to the ventilators. E. radicans and 
its hybrids are beautiful scandent Orchids now flowering ; it is astonishing 
the length of time the individual spikes continue in perfection. As the reed- 
like stems produce aerial roots freely, propagation is easily affected by 
removing a portion of the growth with roots attached; the present time 
being the most suitable for such work, or attending to any of the plants' 
requirements. Desirable specimens may be had by planting a number of 
stems together in well-drained pots and training the stems round neat stakes. 
Given an intermediate temperature, and a position where the plants receive 
plenty of light and air, their cultivation is easy. All through the summer, 
and while these plants are in full growth, they should be frequently syringed 
during bright weather, and afforded plenty of moisture at the roots and in 
the atmosphere. 
Thunias. —As soon as these cease to flower or finish growing they should 
be removed to a house where they can have plenty of air and be exposed to 
full sunshine, so that the stems may ripen. Later on the plants may be 
stood outside, providing the weather is favourable. Continue to give water 
in abundance at the roots, and in order to keep the foliage free from insects, 
syringe the plants frequently until the leaves begin to fall. 
Calanthes. —These are now growing freely, and if the roots are 
numerous, have a firm hold of the compost, and cling to the sides of the' 
pots, the plants should receive copious supplies of water. When thoroughly 
well-established weak liquid cow manure may be given at every alternate 
watering. When the bulbs are swelling freely, and new roots are appearing 
on the surface of the soil, a top-dressing of fresh turfy loam will be the 
means of adding luxuriance to the foliage and strength to the future flower 
spikes. 
York GALA.~At the York Flora Fete and Gala, June 15th-iyth, Messrs. 
Cypher & Sons won the Premier Award, and Sir John Scott, Darlington, 
received the 2nd prize for displays of Orchids. For a single Orchid Dr. F. 
Bedford was placed second, and first for 6 Orchids in the amateur class. 
J. Rowntree, Esq., Clifton Lodge, York, was also a prize winner. 
