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rooting freely in a light moist position in the Cattleya house. These should 
be potted in a similar manner to V. teres, and receive copious waterings at 
the roots and in the atmosphere until their flowers are about to expand, 
when a rather drier atmosphere should be maintained. 
GENERAL REMARKS.—Since my last notes another Chelsea Show has 
been and gone, and considering the many difficulties caused by the present 
abnormal conditions, I think that all who contributed towards it have 
reason to be satisfied. If Orchids were not as numerous as previously, 
what was lacking in numbers was made up in quality, and that is the one 
thing essential from a connoisseur’s standpoint. Although under existing” 
conditions it may not be possible to do everything as thoroughly as in 
normal times, I would urge that no essential cultural detail should be 
neglected. 
HE Spring Show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society was held 
at Boston in March last, and, according to Horticulture, under 
adverse climatic conditions. With unseasonably low temperatures, and 
snow piled up everywhere, it was almost impossible to transport exhibits 
except in big heated vans. Notwithstanding this there was a fine 
exhibition, and a good attendance. 
The Orchids were a prime attraction. Much interest attached to a: 
plant in flower under a glass case, of Sophrocattleya Thwaitesii, which won: 
a First-class Certificate of Merit, and a specimen plant of Odontioda 
Bradshawiz bearing a spike of sixty-five flowers, for which a Silver Medal 
was awarded. This and the preceding, as well as a superb collection of 
rare blooms, came from E. B. Dane, gardener, Donald Mckenzie. A First- 
class Certificate was given to a noble collection of varieties of Dendrobium 
nobile in pots, from Walter Hunnewell, gardener T. D. Hatfield. 1st prize 
for Orchid plant group was won by Mrs. C. G. Weld, gardener W. C. Rust. 
Calanthe Wm. Murray, shown by Mrs. J. L. Gardner, gardener Wm.. 
Thatcher, made a fine show; long spikes of bloom, white with crimson 
blotched lip. At the May exhibition some interesting Orchids also’ 
appeared, and the following is extracted from the prize list :— 
Prizes: Orchids, 200 sq. ft.: Ist, F. J. Dolansky, Gold Medal. Six 
plants, six varieties: 1st, J. T. Butterworth. 
Gratuities: Orchids: Ernest B. Dane. 
First-class Certificate of Merit: Prof. C. S. Sargent, Cytopodium: 
punctatum. 
Honourable Mention: Walter Hunnewell, Lzliocattleya Waban. 
ORCHIDS AT BOSTON. El 
