ON ORCHIDS. 



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lianum, O. Forbesii (Fig. 390), O. varicosum, the different species 

 in the way of O. sphacelatum, and many others equally worthy of 

 notice, may be grown in shallow pans or baskets suspended from 

 the roof, the potting compost consisting of peat and moss, with 

 plenty of drainage. They require a liberal amount of water 

 throughout the growing season, with the usual rest after the 

 flowers have been removed. 



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-Lycaste Skinneri alba. 



Ornithocephalus grandiflorus does best grown similarly 

 to Oncidiums in the cool intermediate house. 



Pleiones (Indian Crocuses) are best grown on a shelf in a 

 cool intermediate temperature. The potting compost used for 

 Ccelogynes (to which they are allied) suits them well. The best- 

 time to repot is immediately after flowering. 



