2O4 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [Sept.-Octr., 1918. 
present it is somewhat difficult at times to put this precept into practice, 
owing to the shortage of labour. 
CyYPRIPEDIUMS of the winter-flowering section, both species and hybrids, 
will now be pushing up their flower scapes, and should have their leaves 
carefully cleaned, and the scapes neatly tied to thin stakes as soon as they 
become long enough, as if they become twisted the flowers lose much of 
their beauty and utility. Of the summer-flowering section there are at the 
present time many valuable and beautiful varieties, and any of these that 
have passed out of bloom, and are in need of new rooting material, may 
have attention, using a compost similar to that previously recommended. 
It is a mistake to keep these plants, or any others, in a half decomposed 
compost, if fine flowers are required and expected. 
DENDROBIUMS.—These plants, like the others, have responded to the 
favourable season which is now fast drawing toa close. In the deciduous 
section those species and hybrids which produce their flowers early in the 
new year have now finished their season’s growth, and should be induced to 
rest as long as possible, as without sufficient rest the succeeding growth is 
unsatisfactory. Some kinds are later in completing their growth, but as 
soon as this is accomplished they should be removed to the resting house, 
where the drier and more airy conditions will help to mature them, and 
enable them to produce an abundant crop of flowers. The completion of 
growth in these plants is easily seen by the last leaf of each pseudobulb 
being fully developed. They should receive water at the roots in much less 
quantities, and only sufficient should be given to keep the leaves and roots 
in healthy condition. Shrivelling must not be allowed under any circum- 
stances. The plants that are still actively growing should have liberal 
treatment, and be induced to reach the resting stage as soon as possible, so 
that they may also be treated as above advised. 
Plants of Dendrobium Phalenopsis and D. formosum that are pushing 
up their flower spikes may have abundance of heat and water whenever they 
become dry, but when their flower spikes are removed much less will suffice. 
In foggy districts these two beautiful species should be brought into bloom 
as early as possible, thus avoiding the pernicious effects of fog upon their 
flowers. The evergreen section, such as D. thyrsiflorum, densiflorum, 
Farmeri, &c., as they complete their season’s growth, should recelve 
similar treatment to that afforded the deciduous species, for they also enjoy 
a long season of rest. 
CATTLEYAS AND ALLIES.—During the next few weeks the autuml 
flowering members of this large family will make a great show, and enliven 
the houses immensely. There are now so many beautiful hybrids that 
produce their flowers at this season, that when the times again become 
normal we may look for displays of flowers which will rival those that were 
