*5° THE ORCHID REVIEW. [November, 192 r 
rewarded with less shrinkage of the pseudo-bulbs in midwinter, when the 
.plants should be completely at rest. 
L^elia Anceps. —This useful winter-flowering Orchid has revelled in the 
hot weather, and the plants now have their flower-spikes well advanced, 
especially the coloured forms, which are always the first to expand their 
.blooms. As the flower stems develop, there is often a gummy exudation 
from their apices. This matter should be frequently removed with a wet 
sponge, otherwise the upper bracts will stick to the flower-buds and prevent 
the blossoms from properly opening. The long spikes will make it necessary 
,to place the plants on the stage till the flowering season is past; they 
should be placed where they will receive all the light possible, and 
abundance of fresh air whenever outside conditions are favourable. While 
the plants have been actively growing, a plentiful supply of moisture, both 
at the roots and in the atmosphere, will have been afforded. This should 
now be reduced, but the rooting material must be kept sufficiently moist to 
forward the proper development of the flowers. 
Calanthes. —The deciduous section of this genus commences to bloom 
in late autumn and maintains a succession of flowers throughout the winter. 
These plants are now ripening their foliage and pushing forth flower spikes, 
which should be given every encouragement to develop. Less frequent 
waterings will now suffice, but the plants should not be allowed to become 
quite dry until after flowering is over, and the atmosphere of the house 
should be kept rather drier, especially when the flowers begin to open. 
Calanthes, at all seasons, require a light and airy position, and in their 
present stage the plants should be so arranged that their needs in these 
important respects may be fully satisfied. 
Epidendrum vitellinum majus.— This autumn-flowering Orchid is 
always an attractive subject, and one of the easiest to cultivate, if grown in 
a well-ventilated structure where a cool, intermediate temperature is main¬ 
tained. When the plants are growing freely, liberal supplies of water at the 
roots are needed, following up such treatment during the flowering period 
and afterwards till the bulbs are fully matured, but during the winter season, 
when the plants are resting, moisture afforded at long intervals will suffice 
to keep the pseudo-bulbs firm, the roots healthy, and the foliage fresh. 
Ccelogynes.— Plants of the species C. cristata are about completing 
their season’s growth, and the plentiful supply of water hitherto afforded 
them should be reduced in amount. From now onwards, until after the 
flowering stage is over, the rooting material, whilst never being allowed to 
become quite dry, should be just kept moist enough to preserve the pseudo¬ 
bulbs in a plump condition. Henceforward these plants should be afforded 
all the light and air possible, and a cool intermediate atmosphere ; any that 
yvere re-made this year should not be allowed to flower, as it usually takes 
