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we should as far as possible try to satisfy their requirements in this respect: 
SHADING will now be general, and require much attention, as the blinds 
should only be let down when necessary. On the other hand the sun must 
not be allowed to shine directly on the plants when there is a danger of the 
foliage suffering. Some Orchids are naturally shade-lovers, and it is pitiful 
to see a shade-loving plant exposed to the sun’s rays, if only for a few 
minutes. These matters may appear trivial, but they are essential if the 
best results are to be attained. Nature in every case is good to those who 
are good to her, and whatever pains or trouble we bestow on ascertaining 
the requirements of the respective plants under our care, the better and 
greater will be our reward. 
SUMMER QUARTERS.—Towards the end of the month all those plants 
which delight in an equable temperature the whole year round, should be 
removed from the Intermediate house, where they have passed the winter, 
to the Cool house, where they may remain for the next few months. There 
are several species of Lelia, Dendrobium, Miltonia, Odontoglossum, and 
Masdevallia, which thrive under this treatment. After removal it is 
desirable to keep the plants for some little time a trifle drier at the roots 
than they have been in the warmer division. 
AnGuLoas.—In the Cool house the various Anguloas are making new 
growth, and pushing up their flower spikes. When their flowering period 
has passed they may have attention as regards repotting, should they 
require it. They will succeed planted ina well-drained compost of clean 
fibre, such as that used for Lycastes. When repotting, keep the base of 
the young growths on a level with the rim of the pot, and place the material 
quite firmly around each plant. Water carefully until the new roots get 
fairly into action. 
LycasTEs are now in bloom, and when their flowers have passed over, 
any. necessary repotting may have attention. These plants enjoy a 
considerable amount of loam fibre in the compost, and a suitable material 
is one similar to that used for green-leaved Cypripediums. 
CaTTLEYAS AND ALLIES.—The. spring-flowering section will now be 
pushing up their flowers within the sheaths, and it is advisable to place the 
plants where they may receive abundance of light and air on all favourable 
occasions. When in bloom the plants may be kept slightly drier at the 
roots, and the atmosphere slightly cooler and drier, which will be the means 
of the flowers lasting longer in perfection. The repotting of plants which 
have bloomed, and are beginning to push roots at the base of the pseudo- 
bulbs, should have attention whenever it becomes necessary. C. 
Warscewiczii (gigas), C. Dowiana and its variety aurea, with several of 
their hybrids, are now forming their new growths, and should be placed 
well up to the roof glass, where they may receive plenty of light and air. 
