JuNE, 1914.| THE: ORCHID. REVIEW. 173: 
and the usual drainage dispensed with, on account of the way they have of 
pushing their flower spikes in various directions, especially through the 
bottom of the receptacle. The best time to provide fresh rooting material 
is when growth begins, and it should consist of peat, osmunda fibre, and 
sphagnum moss in equal parts. A large quantity of soil around the base 
is not desirable, neither ought it to be pressed very tight. When growing 
freely Stanhopeas should be abundantly supplied with water, and a spray 
over once or twice each day will benefit the plants, and hold in check red 
spider. When at rest a dry, intermediate temperature is advised, and only 
enough water to maintain the pseudobulbs in a plump and firm condition. 
The quaint Coryanthes may also be cultivated in the same house, and 
given similar treatment. All plants suspended from the roof should receive 
constant attention at this season, or some may suffer from lack of moisture 
at the base. Any of the small botanical Orchids can be top-dressed or 
repotted as the necessity arises. 
DENDROBIUM PHAL@NoPSIS and D. rorMosuM.—If not already done, 
these useful autumn-flowéring Orchids should be repotted without further 
delay. The best receptacles are shallow pans, and, if the house is a lofty 
one, a wire handle should be attached, by which they can be suspended. 
For an ordinary house the usual flower-pot will do equally as well. Their 
growing period is comparatively short, so that they should be accommodated 
in a warm, moist structure, and they need only be shaded during the 
hottest part of the day. The cooler-growing D. infundibulum and D. 
Jamesianum may also be given attention if a larger pan is required or the 
compost is in a decayed or sour state. Other species that commence 
growing about this time include D. Farmeri, densiflorum, and the beautiful! 
D. thyrsiflorum. Annual disturbance at the root is not advised, but where 
Such an operation is necessary this is the best time to carry it out. This 
Section ought to be potted rather firmly, the mixture consisting of osmunda 
fibre, polypodium fibre, and sphagnum moss in equal parts. While in 
active growth a light position in the Cattleya house should be chosen, but 
when the pseudobulbs are fully developed they will take a season of repose 
in a slightly cooler temperature and a somewhat drier atmosphere. 
MASDEVALLIA TOVARENSIS.—Many of the Masdevallias will be making 
a nice display, and must be protected from all strong sunshine. A cool 
temperature should be the rule, and a careful watch ought to be kept for 
thrip, for if allowed to make headway the foliage will be disfigured. The 
chaste winter-flowering M. tovarensis may be supplied with new compost if 
the old soil is at all decomposed. To keep Masdevallias in a thriving 
Condition they should be repotted about every second year, and carefully 
watered at all times. 
C@LocynE Dayana.—When the flower scapes are removed, all the 
