42 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [FEBRUARY, 1923. 
length, should be tied to neat sticks and, if possible, be placed in such a 
position on the stages that they will grow in an arching shape; this adds 
‘greatly to the charm of these lovely flowers. Search diligently for slugs 
which are very destructive to the young succulent flower spikes. As soon 
vas the latter are observed a piece of wadding wrapped round the base of the 
leaf that shields the spike is a protection while it remains moderately dry. 
Plants of Odontoglossum citrosmum have commenced to push young 
growths, but they should still be kept dry at the roots until the flower 
-spikes appear in the centres of the shoots, when they should be thoroughly 
watered and afforded more atmospheric moisture. O. grande and O. 
Insleayi should still be resting in the warmest part of the Odontoglossum 
Ahouse ; they will require little or no water till growth becomes active. 
MASDEVALLIAS.—Towards the end of the present month is the period 
usually chosen for overhauling the Masdevallias. Some of the plants will 
need top-dressing, while others will require repotting. Any specimens that 
are root-bound may be shifted on into larger receptacles, but in doing this 
-do not disturb the roots more than is necessary. Others that have become 
bare in the centres may be broken up and, after cutting away decayed parts, 
be potted afresh into smaller pots. All the strong growing species, such as 
M. Harryana, M. ignea, and others, may be grown in ordinary flower pots, 
but the smaller growing kinds, such as the pure white M. tovarensis, may 
be cultivated in pans. M. Chimera, M. Wallisii and M. Backhouseana 
should in every case be grown in teak-wood baskets, as their flowers are 
produced in a downward direction, and no crocks should be used for 
drainage. Osmunda fibre and sphagnum moss in equal! proportions, 
chopped rather finely and mixed together make a suitable rooting compost. 
The warmest part of the Odontoglossum house is a favourable place to grow 
this section. , 
CATTLEYA PH@BE Snow.—This novelty has for its parents C. 
Lueddemanniana var. Empress and C. Cappei alba, the former being a 
well known white form and the latter a hybrid between white varieties of 
Schroedere and Triane. An elegant example of C. Phcaebe Snow was 
awarded a Silver Medal when exhibited by Clement Moore, Esq., at the New 
York Show on Nov. oth. Mr. E. J. Hannington informs us that this white 
Cattleya had sepals and petals of excellent formation and a yellow throat 
to the labellum. Another promising hybrid is the new Cattleya Oratani 
obtained by crossing C. Princess Royal (Fabia X Hardyana) with C. Enid 
(Mossize X Warscewiczii). In many features it resembles C. Enid, but has 
a much darker lip. Mr. Clement Moore’s extensive collection contains 
some remarkably fine varieties of Cattleya Trianz, which have flowered 
well during the past few weeks. , 
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