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When growth is completed, and the flowering season past, the plants 
should be induced to rest, and be treated as advised for C. Warscewiczii. 
Lelia anceps and its varieties are now in full growth, and should enjoy all 
the light possible, with a constant supply of fresh air. This and other 
species of Mexican Lelia resent a stuffy atmosphere at all times. 
DENDROBIUMS.—Although perhaps not so far advanced this year as 
usual, towards the end of the month many of the deciduous Dendrobiums 
will be completing their growth, and when this is observed they should. be 
removed to a cooler and drier atmosphere. They should be exposed 
gradually to full sunshine in order to thoroughly mature the newly-made 
growths, and receive sufficient water to keep the pseudobulbs plump and 
the roots healthy. Plants of D. Phalenopsis, D. Dalhousieanum, and 
others that are in full growth, should receive every encouragement as 
regards heat and moisture to mature their pseudobulbs. These plants, 
when grown in small receptacles, require almost unlimited supplies of 
water, but still, the compost must not always be kept in a saturated 
condition. : 
MILTONIA VEXILLARIA AND ITS HYBRIDS.—At the present time there are 
so many fine things among these plants that they are indispensable, and 
their flowers can be enjoyed for the greater part of the year. Towards the 
end of the month those which produced their flowers early in the season 
will have commenced to grow vigorously, and those in need of fresh rooting 
material, or larger receptacles, should have attention. The repotting of 
this family should be taken in hand as soon as ever the young growths 
have attained a few inches in length, and are about to push new roots. If 
this can be anticipated so much the better, as there is no danger of their 
getting broken during the operation. A similar compost to that used for 
Odontoglossums will answer their requirements, and small receptacles 
should be used. A moist position in the Intermediate house should be 
found for them, and they should be grown well elevated up to the glass to. 
prevent their growths becoming drawn. 
The autumn-flowering varieties, which are now in bloom, are best left 
until the early- -spring month before any repotting is attempted. M. Reezlii 
and its variety alba should be found a position in the warm Intermediate: 
house. The usual precaution as regards the application of water to newly- 
potted plants is imperative. 
ODONTOGLOSSUM CRISPUM AND ALLIES.—It is most difficult at the 
present time to say what is a true crispum, but this, from a cultivator’s 
standpoint, does not matter, as the majority are amenable to the same 
treatment. Towards the end of the month, should the weather not be too 
hot, it is advisable to commence the repotting of these plants so that they | 
may become re-established before the winter months. A compost as 
