358 THE ORCHID REVIEW. _ [Decemper, 1914 
Such plants as Thunias, Chysis, Catasetums, Mormodes, and Cycnoches 
all require a decided rest, and for the present must be kept on the dry side. 
L2&LIA ANCEPS.—The coloured varieties of this showy species are 
producing a bright display, to be followed in a few weeks by the chaste 
white forms. All are useful Orchids, but in some collections the latter do 
not prove so floriferous as the former. This may be partly if not wholly 
attributed to excessive shade, and lack of fresh air earlier in the season. 
SOPHRONITIS GRANDIFLORA.—This brilliant little Orchid is now im 
flower or bud, and care must be taken that no water is allowed to | 
accumulate in the new growth, or both flower scape and shoot may decay. 
Frequent root disturbance must not be practised, but if the soil has become 
stagnant a top-dressing of fresh material can be supplied, provided that root 
action is in evidence. Keep the base moderately dry, and if it is decided 
to use any flowers for hybridising purposes, select examples that are well 
rooted, and the compost in a sweet condition. 
SOPHRONITIS HYBRIDS.—These constitute a charming series, and should 
be represented in every collection. Some are rather small, and even the 
largest do not take up much space. It is best to arrange them in a batch 
at the cool end of the Cattleya house, or suspend them two feet from the 
roof glass. By adopting this method their requirements can be studied, 
and success is assured. The repotting is done at any time, but it is 
essential for roots to appear at the base of the partly-developed pseudobulb 
before operations are commenced. The usual Cattleya compost can be 
employed, but it must be cut up rather fine, and a fair amount of drainage 
should be placed in the bottom of the pans. A large quantity of soil about 
the roots is not needed, but careful watering is necessary at all times, while 
freedom from insect pests is of the greatest importance. A somewhat 
shady position should be chosen. 
EPIDENDRUMS.—This is a large and varied genus, which contains 
several plants of horticultural merit, such as E. radicans, E. xanthinum, 
E. Wallisii, E. Boundii, E. kewense, E. Armstrongii, and the rare E. 
Endresii. The tall-growing kinds are well adapted for covering walls and 
pillars, while the two latter are rather dwarf, and make ideal pot plants. 
The radieans section should be grown in rather large pots, and to produce 
a good effect ten or a dozen stems ought to be placed in each. To keep up 
a healthy stock, it will be necessary to propagate some of the top growths 
at intervals, so as to have a few potsful growing on, to take the place of any 
decrepit specimens. During the summer months the syringe should be 
used freely, and an occasional spraying with insecticide will hold in check 
thrip, which at times is rather troublesome to the new shoots. E.- 
vitellinum majus is a popular and well known plant, and as they pass the - 
flowering stage, cool treatment, with less water at the base, should be the 
