A CALENDAR OF REMINDERS 211 



towards evening. Almost all Orchids will need abundance of 

 atmospheric moisture at this season. 



Vanda teres will need potting as soon as its flowers have faded. 



Pot Anguloas as they pass out of bloom. 



Shade Odontoglossums early in the day, and if the houses 

 face south or east, it may be desirable to thinly coat the roof glass 

 with a permanent shading of whitening and milk, or other suitable 

 preparation, as this will obviate the need of lowering the blinds so 

 very early, and allow them to be drawn up earlier in the afternoon 

 than would be otherwise possible. 



As Summer-flowering Cypripediums pass out of flower they 

 should be potted as necessary. 



Miltonia vexillaria flowers this month, and before the blooms 

 expand the plants should be very carefully cleaned, so that thrips 

 or other insects do not damage the flowers. 



Lycaste Skinnerii flowers over a long period, and as the 

 flowers fade the plants should have prompt attention, and be 

 potted if they need it. 



Cattleya Warscewiczii must be watered sparingly at this 

 season of the year, and given a light position. 



Pot or top-dress Mexican Lselias as soon as they begin to 

 make new growths and roots. 



Epipbronitis Veitchii is best potted and propagated at this 

 season, as soon as it has finished flowering. 



JUNE 

 Insect pests increase rapidly in the Summer ; therefore special 

 care is needed to keep the plants clean. Vaporise or fumigate the 



