SEPTEMBER, 1914.} THE ORCHID WEVIEW. . 285: 
especially as the Orchids were often in flower, and by their growth 
altogether suggested the idea that by the decay of their own roots a 
receptacle was formed for the moisture or the rain by which the plant was. 
nourished. This combination of life and death, growth and decay, 
presented one of the most singular amongst the many, to me, new and. 
curious aspects of nature which my journey afforded. 
a By C. ALWyNn HaRkIsON. 
“HIS month our attention is turned to preparing for the coming winter, 
by carefully going over each plant and thoroughly cleansing it, 
scrubbing staging, and generally seeing that everything is in order. Now: 
that the sun is losing some of its power less shading will be needed ; the: 
liquid shading should be washed off the glass, for the blinds will henceforth: 
afford all protection that is necessary. In re-staging the plants, place all: 
that are in bud and in active growth at the warmest end of the house,.- 
reserving the cooler end for those in a state of repose. 
Now that light and air are such vital adjuncts to success, each plant: 
should be so placed that there is ample room for a free circulation of air,. 
and so that the leading growth can easily be watched. 
Watering and ventilation will now demand much care, and damping” 
must be performed in the morning and evening, and, if bright weather still 
Prevail, also at midday, whilst the plants will still gain much benefit by a 
spray with rain. water over their leaves, especially about 5 p.m., before’ 
the blinds are raised. 
The present season has been very suitable for plants of the Cattleya group, 
as we have had much sunny weather, and later on such varieties as C. labiata,. 
C. Bowringiana, C. Trianze and their hybrids should give a wealth of 
Ower. Be careful to see that these are kept well supplied with water, to 
enable them to finish making up their bulbs. Such Cattleyas as C. gigas, 
C. aurea, and the wonderful C. Hardyana are now at rest, and should be 
§lven water with caution, as also Stanhopeas and other summer-flowering 
damping the path once or 
| THE AMATEUR’S COLLECTION. 
Orchids, ‘From personal experience I find that 
twice a week with weak liquid manure water is very efficacious. 
Dendrobiums are now rapidly finishing their bulbs, and, until quite 
“ompleted, need an abundance of heat and moisture, but afterwards must 
Siven a cooler rest, and for this a vinery is most effective. D. formosum, 
D. Dalhousieanum, and D. Phalenopsis do not, however, require this, and 
Should be kept at all seasons in the warmest end of the Cattleya house, OF 
they are likely to suffer. 
