236 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [Nov.-Dec., 1918. 
S OPHROCATTLEYAS.—These and other hybrids derived from intercrossing 
Sophronitis grandiflora with allied genera, should be treated like the smal} 
Cattleyas and Leliocattleyas. Being mostly plants of small growth, they 
should enjoy a position well up to the light at all seasons. Individual 
plants may require special treatment during this sunless part of the year, 
but close observation will soon teach the cultivator their requirements. Many 
of these plants having delicate constitutions, and every precaution should 
be taken that they receive no unnecessary check. 
CYMBIDIUMS.—Plants of C. Lowianum, and many beautiful hybrids 
of this useful genus, will have their flower spikes in various stages of 
development, and should receive every encouragement. A suitable position 
for them is at the warm end of the Cool house, or the cool end of the 
Intermediate house. They are easily grown, and when things once more 
become normal will be in great request. Pot-bound specimens always 
produce flowers more abundantly than those recently disturbed, therefore 
root-disturbance should not be performed unneccessarily. The hybrids wil} 
soon be making a fine show. 
Lycasres.—L. Skinneri and its variety alba have now finished up their 
growths, and are sending up their flowers, so that they should receive less 
water at the roots. Whilst growing they require an abundance of water, 
but as their growths mature less will suffice, although on no account must 
they be allowed to shrivel for the want of moisture. They are best potted 
in the spring when new growth commences. Through the winter a Coo| 
house temperature of about 55° will answer their requirements, but in such 
a temperature care must be taken that the plants do not get too much water 
at the roots. The hairy roots of this species, are liable to decay if at all 
over-watered during the winter months. L. lanipes, and other winter-bloom- 
ing kinds which enjoy an Intermediate house temperature, must have water 
given them with great discretion during the winter months. 
CALANTHES.—The pseudobulbs of the early flowering Calanthes of the 
C. Veitchii section are pushing up their flower spikes, and may receive 4 
moderate amount of water at the roots. When the Calanthes commence 
opening their flowers the atmosphere should be kept comparatively dry, a8 
an excess of moisture in the atmosphere causes their flowers to damp and fall 
off. The later flowering varieties, as C. Regnieri and some of the hybrids, 
should have every encouragement to develop their flower spikes. As soon® 
the flowers are over they should be placed in their resting quarters, where 
they may receive all the light possible, but no water, and in a temperature 
which does not fall below 55° F. d 
VANDA C@RULEA will by this have passed the flowering stage, 4" 
should be rested in a temperature of about 60° F., paying strict attention to 
the ventilation and the atmospheric condition of the house. Very, BAN 
