2o8 ORCHIDS FOR EVERYONE 



than the temperature of the house before it is used for watering. 

 After rain and snow the temperature of the water falls quickly. 



After Calanthes have finished flowering, allow them to 

 become quite dry, and store them on a shelf in a light 

 position. 



The temperature of the Odontoglossum House should not 

 fall below 50 degrees at night. Blinds and mats will help to 

 keep the house warm, and their use is better than excessive 

 fire heat. 



FEBRUARY 



Winter-flowering Cypripediums now out of flower should be 

 potted as necessary, and large plants should be now divided if 

 increase of stock is desired. 



Vandas, Aerides, and kindred Orchids should be potted or top- 

 dressed with new sphagnum. 



Onc'tdium Marshallianum is often imported at this season ; 

 secure a few plants, and clean and pot them at once. 



Sow seeds of Cattleyas, Laelias, Laelio-cattleyas, and other 

 epiphytal Orchids. 



The terrestrial Phaius, now throwing up their flower spikes, 

 should be encouraged by increased warmth and a little weak liquid 

 cow manure. 



Where canvas blinds only are used for shading, and these 

 have been stored in a dry place for the Winter, examine them, 

 make good any defects, and place in position again ready for 

 use. 



