46 THE ORCHID REVIEW. _ [Fesrvary, 1916 
cutting away a portion of the stem. This shortening must be governed by 
-the condition of the roots, for it is not desirable to remove them all. The 
growths should be securely fastened to stout stakes. Use scrupulously 
clean pots and pans, which must be well drained; place the plants in 
position, the roots carefully inside the pots, and fill the space with a 
mixture of clean crocks and live sphagnum moss. The moss must be 
pressed into the receptacles moderately firmly, as it is desirable that it 
should grow, and if placed in loosely it often fails to do so. Vanda 
tricolor, suavis, and ccerulea will do in a warm Intermediate house, whilst 
Vanda Sanderiana requires a warm position in the Warmest house. All 
Saccolabiums will be best grown in the Warm house, where Aérides 
-odoratum, Lobbii, virens, Fieldingii, Lawrencee, and Sanderianum will 
-also thrive. A. Lindleyanum, A. crispum, A. crassifolium, and A. Warneri 
-delight in an intermediate temperature. These old world Orchids are 
-delightful subjects when at their best, but are not seen as often as their 
merits deserve. 
MasDEVALLIAS that are in need of fresh material at the root may have 
-attention at this season. M. tovarensis, with others of the same nature, 
should be repotted just as they commence to grow. These are best 
accommodated at the warm end of the Cool house at all seasons. 
PHALNOPSIS.—These lovely Orchids are a source of trouble to many 
growers, but are worth any amount of pains to produce them in good 
condition. After flowering, the plants should receive a slight rest for'a few 
weeks, and, having no pseudobulbs to support the large succulent leaves, 
‘should have sufficient water to keep them plump and healthy. When the 
plants commence to show signs of growth all in need of new compost 
should have attention, avoiding too much. disturbance of the roots. A 
-clean compost, as advised for Odontoglossums, will answer their require- 
ments. Most failures with these plants are due to faulty conditions. They 
require a moist and humid atmosphere in the Warm house whilst making 
their growth, with a drier atmosphere and a little less heat whilst at rest. ~ 
SHADING.—Towards the end of the month it will be advisable to have 
all the shading in position and in proper working order, especially. in the 
south, though here in the north we do not require the use of shading 
-quite so early. 
GENERAL REMARKS.—A strenuous warfare must. be waged against 
insect and other enemies. Keep all plants in a sweet and healthy rooting 
medium, and the temperatures normal ; give fresh air on all favourable 
-occasions and water whenever the plants require it. If this is done there 
is then no reason why anyone, professional or amateur, should not enjoy 4 
fair proportion of success in the -most fascinating occupation of Orchid 
growing. 
