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imported plants may and should be temporarily potted up as received, 
rather than allow them to lie about on the stages too long. They should 
likewise be placed in small pots supported with a bit of moss, re-potting 
them permanently when furnished with a few roots, and not before. 
Collect, after blooming, those Brazilian species of Oncidium, such as 
O. crispum, O. varicosum, and other similar cool growing kinds, and let them 
: : be suspended so that there may be no doubt about their receiving a perfect 
test, which is absolutely essential for most of them. Apparently they are, 
from a growing point of view, as easy as weeds when first imported, and any- 
one not knowing them is frequently deceived, and does not trouble much 
about the winter’s rest, until they become greatly reduced, and then it is too 
late, because when once allowed to get run down they are fearfully slow to 
recover. These Brazilian Oncidiums, however. can be kept in a thriving 
condition if a system of hardy culture be followed, but they are often ruined 
through over-kindness, that is to say by shading them too densely during 
the summer. It should be borne in mind that what is suitable for Odonto- 
glossum crispum in this respect scarcely answers for these kinds of Oncidium. 
Although cool growing, yet they require more sun, and a better place might 
be found for them with the Mexican Lelias. By the way these Lzelias, 
particularly L. autumnalis, L. furfuracea and albida, will now be making 
a good show of bloom, after which water at the root should be gradually 
reduced. 
THE AMATEUR’S ORCHID HOUSE. 
SHOULD there be any hot-growing kinds in his possession, such as Phale- 
“Ropsis amabilis, P. Schilleriana, Dendrobium Phalznopsis, D. formosum, 
Oncidium Papilio, O. Kramerianum, O. ampliatum, Miltonia Roezlii, 
Diacrium bicornutum, or any other species known to prefer warmth, a 
situation nearest the boiler might be selected for them with advantage. 
The Cypripediums will now begin to come in, and will brighten up the 
house during the winter months. A large number of these bloom during the 
and the pipes bencath—and such I have frequently advis 
dull season, and, being of such easy culture, are invaluable kinds for the 
amateur to grow. They should occupy the stage at the moistest part of 
the house, reserving the roof for such of the Dendrobiums as can convent: 
ently be suspended. On bright days Cypripediums, Odontoglossums, &c., 
May still continue to be syringed when watering them. But on this point 
_ Much will depend on the structure, the aspect, the stage, 
&c., and the 
advisability of syringing or otherwise must be left to one’s own discretion. 
Still, | may say that much benefit will result from the shower-bath being 
Continued throughout the winter, if the house is not a particularly damp, 
cold, or ill-ventilated one. 
When the open stage is in use, having nothing else between the plants 
ed—I would 
