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rule. There are several bigeneric hybrids from Epidendrum, but with the 
exception of Epiphronitis Veitchii they are of little value from the decorative 
point of view. 
L#:LIA PUMILA AND ITS VARIETIES.— When these charming little plants: 
have passed the flowering period, and root action is evident, any necessary 
repotting or top-dressing may be done. They succeed best in shallow pans 
without side holes, which should be suspended about two feet from the 
glass of the Intermediate house. The usual mixture can be used, but 
if the plants are not thriving, a few partly-decayed oak leaves may be added 
with advantage. A large quantity of soil is not conducive to healthy 
growth, so each receptacle should be filled one-half of its depth with 
drainage, the watering must not be overdone at any time, and although they 
may be producing their season’s growth, little water is needed until the new 
roots begin to penetrate the soil. During the resting period sufficient 
moisture should be given to keep the pseudobulbs in a rigid condition. 
Hyeprips OF LAELIA PUMILA.—These include a few fine plants, and so 
far as cultural treatment is concerned it is much the same as described 
above. Most of them flower before root action commences, and from the 
partly-developed growth. 
CaTTLEyAs.—Among those pushing up their flower spikes will be the 
gorgeous C. Trianz, and the pretty C. Percivaliana, which, in spite of its 
small flowers, still finds many admirers. A few degrees more warmth is. 
recommended directly the buds are seen at the base of the sheath, as a 
sudden fall in the temperature or cool treatment will cause the buds to 
decay. C. Lawrenceana has now completed its season’s growth, and may 
be kept on the dry side until the spikes appear, but’ on no account must 
the pseudobulbs be allowed to shrivel. These remarks apply to alk 
Cattleyas and their hybrids which have finished growing. 
MILTONIA VEXILLARIA AND ITS VARIETIES, with the hybrid M. Bleuana 
are now producing strong growths, and they should be placed about a foot 
from the roof glass at the cool end of the’ Cattleya house, or may be given a 
warm position in the Intermediate division. Careful watering must te the 
rule, or the tips of the leaves will soon show signs that something is wrong 
with the treatment. All Miltonias, when making their growth, are subject 
to attacks from thrip, so it is essential for the future welfare of the plants to 
make a periodical examination for these pests. If the young leaves adhere 
to each other they must be released with the handle of a budding knife, 
while the basal sheath of the new shoot should be removed if it interferes 
with the roots entering the soil or impedes the development of the current 
pseudobulb. 
TRICHOPILIAS.—Most of these have finished their growth, and from now 
onward water should be afforded somewhat sparingly. A cool, dry part of 
