180 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [JUNE, 1922+ 
Tracyanum, the following Odontoglossums, Pescatorei, Rossii majus, 
crispum and triumphans, as well as various Cypripediums.”’ 
This is truly Some List, as the Americans say, to tackle in one house, 
because the plants appear to me to range from the hottest to the coolest. I 
have received an invitation to go down and see them. I shall be very 
interested to know how it is done. 
I thought our collection was all in order for the year, but, alas, there 
has been an upheaval. My husband was tempted to bid at a recent sale for 
some 120 seedling Lzliocattleyas and Sophrocattleyas, and we obtained 
them at an exceedingly low price. They are mostly four years old and 
appear to include several albinos. They were in 23-inch pots and ready 
for a shift. I should think many of them would bloom this year, so we 
have something to look forward to for a long time. The raising of seedlings 
always appealed to me as a very fascinating side of the cult, but I did not 
think we should ever aspire to it, nor am I anxious now to do so if such 
opportunities as this occur to acquire plants at so low a figure. It only 
again goes to show that the long purse is not necessary, unless one wishes: 
to possess the latest and finest things that come along. 
To make room for the new family we have had to part with some of the 
Cypripediums, and these have helped to make up a consignment for abroad. 
We repotted the whole of the new lot. They needed it badly. In less than 
three weeks they are rooting splendidly and apparently enjoying their new 
surroundings. One of the largest trade raisers and growers was over to 
see us the other evening, and he said they looked a very promising lot. He 
picked out two that he said looked quite distinct. 
My husband and I always take an opportunity of going through the 
trade collections, and we have received much good advice and encourage~ 
ment from the professionals. They know quite well that as far as financial 
business is concerned we are not of much value to them, but that does not 
seem to weigh at all with them. If one is an enthusiast and shows some 
intelligence in the cult they will be kindness itself in helping anyone by 
giving all possible advice. When one gets a man walking through your 
little lot who has spent his life amongst Orchids, with a hint here and a 
friendly criticism there, it makes a world of difference. Such has been our 
experience, and we are grateful for the kindness shown. 
We are trying for a few Cymbidiums at a sale this month, but [am 
afraid they will fetch above our prices, for a dealer told us the other day that 
Cymbidiums were now the fashion, and I am not surprised, for I know 9° 
Orchid which is of so easy culture and gives such splendid results, whilst 
the spikes of bloom, in addition to the beauty and size, for decorative work 
possess wonderful lasting qualities. I have had them last for five weeks in 
a vase in the cool drawing-room. 
