Marcy, 1914.] THE ORCHID REVIEW. 93 
as as cultivator of Orchids. He had, without doubt, the finest collection of 
Orchids, as a collection, to be found in Europe, because he not only bought 
the more showy kinds, but added to his collection everything he could get’ 
that was distinct and beautiful. It was a pleasure to go with him into his 
houses, and see how he could admire a plant, however diminutive, because 
of its intrinsic value to him as an amateur. We knew him also as an 
exhibitor of other kinds of plants and fruits. He was also a keen and 
enthusiastic cultivator of vegetables. We have lost our President, but his 
memory will be green for us for many years. I am glad to think that we 
have upstairs the portrait, painted a year or two since, which will be a 
reminder to generations to come of what Sir Trevor was to this Society. 
We also have what is called the Lawrence Medal, which is awarded to the 
exhibitor who shows the finest collection during the whole year, and that 
also will help to perpetuate the memory of our dearly-beloved President. 
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T this season of the year many cases of imported Dendrobiums arrive 
in this country, and a good opportunity is thus afforded of adding to 
one’s collection. To kcep certain Dendrobiums profitably for any length of 
time it is necessary to renew the stock every three or. four years, and 
growers know well that it is in their first year after importation that they 
give the best display, hence a few words on the method of re-establishing 
them may be of interest. 
Upon receipt of the plants, look them over carefully, cutting away any 
dead roots and decayed pseudobulbs. Then lay them out singly on the 
staging of a house in which the temperature does not fall below 50° Fahr. 
A moist atmosphere must be maintained in their vicinity, and they should 
be shaded from bright sun-light, but do not apply water to them direct. 
After the lapse of a few weeks the bulbs will begin to plump up and 
emit a few roots, and immediately this sign of activity is observed the 
plants should be potted, using pots just large enough to accommodate each. 
No compost should be used at first, the plants being simply. potted in 
broken crocks, and made very firm by sticks deeply embedded in the crocks. 
A little water may now be given on bright days, and a syringing every 
morning and evening will assist healthy development. 
When growth gets a little further advanced remove some of the top- 
most crocks and replace with compost, which should consist of osmunda 
fibre and sphagnum moss in equal proportions. The subsequent treatment 
should be as advised for the established plants. ~ 
| = | IMPORTED DENDROBIUMS. 
C. ALWyNn- HARRISON. 
