THE ORCHID REVIEW. 
Vou. XXX] OCTOBER, 1922. [No. 352 
: NO PES. 
SPECIMEN CymBipiums.—Mr. Arthur Yates, of Sydney, Australia, is 
fortunate in being able to grow Cymbidiums in the open air. C. Lowianum 
and C, eburneo-Lowianum are represented by specimens measuring six feet 
across. They are grown in tubs, and produce their many flowered spikes in 
September. Mr. Yates has also been successful in raising a fine lot of 
Cypripediums. 
REMINISCENCES OF THE. Past.-—Possibly few amateurs have taken so 
keen an interest in Orchids as Mr. de Barri Crawshay, of Rosefield, 
Sevenoaks, and. so far as Odontoglossums are concerned his knowledge and 
records of the genus have probably never been equalled. Much of this 
valuable information, the result of many years’ work, is kindly contributed 
by him in an article entitled, ‘‘ Reminiscences of my Orchidic Life,” the 
first part of which appears in the present issue. -Mr. Crawshay sold his 
collection in October, 1919, but retained a few pet plants so as to keep 
somewhat in touch with Orchids, Pressure of other matters has prevented 
him keeping up to date in Orchidic circles, nevertheless he has the repute 
of being a veteran among amateurs, and even now may know plants that 
most of the modern growers have never heard of. 
Puarus.—The name of this genus is derived from the Greek word for 
swarthy, in reference to the prevailing yellow-brown tints of the flowers. 
The plants should be repotted in the spring when commencing their new 
growth in a compost of fibrous loam, and a small quantity of rough peat, or 
other fibre, and sphagnum moss. — Drainage to about one-half the depth of 
the pot should be secured by means of broken crocks. Liberal and frequent 
Waterings must be given during the season of active growth, and 
occasionally a little weak manure water may be used, but during the season 
of rest only sufficient water should be given to keep the compost moist. 
The temperature of the intermediate house is sufficient, that is to say, a 
range of about 55-70 degrees by fire heat, according to the season of the 
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