156 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [FEBRUARY, 1922. 
‘the surface with the syringe, and keep the same moist, with its surroundings, 
for some time; this will prevent shrivelling and loss of foliage until the 
-plant becomes re-established. 
WARM HOUSE OrRcHIDS.—Many plants in this house are beginning to 
‘move in the way of growth or flower, and will therefore soon require 
attention. Such plants as Angrecum sesquipedale, Vanda suavis and V. 
tricolor are already showing flower spikes, and in consequence will require 
slightly more moisture, both at the roots and surroundings. After flowering, 
and repotting is necessary, they may have attention. A few of these plants 
-may have become somewhat leggy, or have lost a few lower leaves; in 
these cases it will be best to cut off the bare stem in order to make the 
plant more shapely or presentable. The ordinary pot is preferable to 
‘baskets for the majority of this family, as the roots are much less disturbed 
than when baskets are used. When repotting, place some large crocks at 
the bottom, and insert the plant, gradually working in clean crocks amongst 
the roots to within two inches from the top, then finish off with equal parts 
-osmunda fibre and sphagnum moss. After repotting, little water will be 
‘required beyond occasional spraying of the compost and surroundings until 
such time as the growing conditions become more genial, when they may 
have more copius supplies, especially during the summer months, after which 
‘time the quantity may be gradually reduced. Plants of the Aérides or 
Saccolabium family which are inmates of this house may also be given 
attention at this time, in the way of top-dressing or repotting. These plants 
require all the light possible to produce vigorous and matured growth so 
‘that they will give the best results) when flowering. Too much shade is 
often the cause of fine racemes of flower not being produced. 
Ccelogyne cristata and its varieties are now pushing their spikes, and a 
a little more water should be given to assist their development. Care should 
‘be taken to keep the water from the spikes, as these are very apt to damp 
off. An intermediate temperature will suit them, both for growing and 
flowering purposes. When the flowering season is finished, any potting that 
a necessary my be done, but do not disturb the plants unless the compost 
Rae ea if they nave outgrown their receptacles. Ccelogynes 
| § plants, and in consequence pans are preferable. For a 
‘compost use osmunda fibre, peat, fibrous loam, and sphagnum moss in equal 
parts. In making up the plants again into specimens arrange the growths 
phe ile sree 
dieler’ spotilie. vive tila —— established in the new compost. 
, ? a position in the warm house, apply water 
sparingly, but spray the plants overhead at least once a day 
‘when the weather is congenial for this operation. 
Cattleya Triane will be showing its flowers to the best advantage this 
more especially 
