JUNE, 1922.] THE ORCHID REVIEW. 175 
there is a solution to the problem, but the key can probably only be gained 
by observation under natural conditions. Certainly there must be a reason 
for such abnormal structures. 
As regards the culture of Arachnanthes, no great difficulties are 
presented. They enjoy a warm, moist atmosphere, but do not require the 
great heat given them in the early days of Orchid cultivation. Given 
treatment similar to the warmer growing Aérides, Vandas, Cypripediums 
etc., success should follow. A. Clarkeii hardly requires the heat etouaa 
Vanda suavis, but in each case careful watering is necessary in the dull 
months. 
A. annamensis was awarded a First-class Certificate in 1906. A. Cath- 
aka _ 1873, and a dark flowered variety, known as grandiflora, a 
First-class Certificate in 1894. A. Lowii obtained a similar award in 1896, 
ee cs 1907. A. moschifera received a Botanical Certificate 
% isl . arkeu has apparently never received an award, but it should 
. ecognition, while A. moschifera, in consideration of its really 
extraordinary shape, its floral attraction and scent, deserves a second 
judgment. et 
THE AMATEUR’S PAGE. 
‘a siigaaahaid whose business frequently keeps him away from the garden 
in ae ata part of the day mentions aes difficulty experienced 
oe . : : rchid house sufficiently damp during his absence. % How- 
carne «i sid down early in the morning, does not seem sufficient for 
Bites. e day, for as soon as the sun 1s powerful away goes all the 
i . uch, we feel sure, is the experience of other amateurs who do 
ploy a man in constant attendance. 
ahaa not occur to every amateur that the path, as well 
age € staging, is in any way connected with the cu 
Seditan ded But a little consideration will convince anyor 
Ba. ce of this matter. There is much diversity in the design of the 
en « uctures issn in amateur’s gardens: some are constructed in an 
ite . where little or no shade is produced by adjacent buildings, 
Ce ers are attached to the dwelling-house, and are consequently of a 
Beka: pe, and generally described as conservatories. It is in this last 
in prod - type of house that greater difficulties are experienced, not only 
hoes hi a suitable atmosphere, but in maintaining it, for there are 
actors that tend to counteract the desired conditions. 
type have the greater part of the floor 
y nice to walk upon when 
assist in 
as the ground 
Itivation of the 
one of the 
os houses of the conservatory 
A with glazéd tiles. These, it is true, are ver 
Ty, and are easily kept clean, but being non-porous they do not 
