356 THE ORCHID REVIEW. (DECEMBER, 1923. 
ture. All Miltonias, when making their growths, are subject to attacks of 
thrip, so it is essential for the future welfare of the plants to make a 
periodical examination for these pests. The young leaves while growing 
frequently stick together so firmly that they soon become crumpled if not — 
watched and carefully separated, this may be done by the aid of the handle 
of a budding knife. A brown, damp-looking outer sheath at the base of the 
young growth often clasps the stem so tightly that new roots push upwards 
instead of growing into the compost. This sheath should be removed in 
small pieces without causing injury to the plants. Miltonia Reezlii needs a 
higher temperature and more atmospheric moisture than those already 
mentioned. It is more or less in active growth throughout the year, and 
the roots should be kept moist at all times. They do well if given a light 
position in the Cattleya house during the winter. M. Phalznopsis grows 
best when suspended, or placed on a shelf, with its leaves almost touching 
the roof glass; a warmer temperature may be given with advantage. 
M. candida, M. Regnellii, M. Clowesii, and others of this section, should be 
‘staged in an intermediate house and kept on the dry side all through the 
‘winter. 
L#&_ias.—As plants of L. autumnalis and L. albida pass out of flower 
they should be given a period ef rest, affording them only sufficient water at 
the roots to keep the pseudo-bulbs plump. L. anceps in its numerous 
varieties are opening their flowers, and the plants should be kept moist at 
the roots. After the flowering season is over they should be given treatment 
similar to the other species. 
CaTTLEyas.—Plants of Cattleya Warneri, which are growing actively, 
should be kept in the warmest part of the Cattleya house and placed in a 
light position, sufficient water should be applied at the roots to keep the 
compost moist, until the flowers are open. The work of repotting should 
be done immediately after the flowers are removed. 
L&LIA PUMILA.—This is the flowering period of these charming little 
plants, and after the flowers have faded, and root action is evident, any 
necessary repotting or top dressing may be done, shallow Orchid pans 
without side holes form the most suitable receptacles, which should be 
suspended about two feet from the roof glass of the Intermediate house. 
The pans should be well drained, as only a small quantity of soil is 
necessary ; it is important that water passes through freely on application, 
and very little is needed until after the new roots commence to penetrate the 
new compost. During the resting period just sufficient should be afforded 
to keep the pseudo-bulbs in a rigid condition. The proper time for 
repotting these Lzlias is when tney begin-to form new roots at the base of 
the present season’s growth. Exceptionally good drainage is necessary, 
-and the best compost for them is good coarse osmunda fibre. 
