SEPTEMBER, 1916.] THE ORCHID REVIEW. 22 
brilliantly-coloured section, such as M. Harryana, Veitchiana, amabilis,. 
ignea, and others, will always command a place in our collections. The 
present is the best possible season to repot any that are in need of new 
material, using a clean fibrous mixture similar to that used for Cypri- 
pediums, and, if carefully watered until they get re-established, no great 
difficulties will be met with in their cultivation. A shady position at the 
warmest end of the Cool house answers their requirements. Masdevallia 
is a large and interesting genus, and worthy of a more extended culture: 
than it enjoys at the present day. The species of Pleurothallis succeed 
under similar conditions, also Restrepia, Octomeria, and Promenza. 
OpDONTOGLossuMs.—The repotting of these plants should be pushed on: 
with as the plants reach the desired condition. At this season they soon 
get established in the new material, and the better they are rooted the 
finer the growths and the stronger the flower spikes. 
ONcrDIUMs are usually represented by plants in flower at all seasons, 
and their panicles of flowers always command admiration. O. varicosum» 
and tigrinum are now pushing up their flower spikes, and as they attain 
sufficient length they should be carefully staked to prevent accidents. O. 
ornithorhynchum, and its variety album, with others which have been’ 
§town during the summer months in the Cool house, should now be 
returned to a cool position in the Intermediate house. After flowering’ 
Oncidiums should receive a decided rest, but on no account be allowed to- 
shrivel. 
VANDA CG:RULEA will now be in flower, and where a house can be 
devoted to its culture it is a most delightful subject. As the plants pass 
out of bloom they should -be rested, receiving air on all favourable oppor- 
tunities, and plenty of light at all seasons. Renanthera Imschootiana 
succeeds under the same conditions, and its bright scarlet flowers are’ 
always appreciated. 
TRICHOPILIAS, of the different species are commencing to grow, and 
those in need of new rooting material may have attention. They succeed 
§town in shallow pans, suspended from the roof of the Intermediate house, 
and a similar compost to that used for Cattleys will answer their require- 
ments. 
MILTon1as.—Continue to repot the late-flowering plants of M. vexillaria, 
also M. Bleuana, Hyeana, and other hybrids of this section: Those now 
in flower had better be held over until the early spring months. 
Cuysis.—Both the species and the hybrids are now fast completing - 
their growths, and every inducement should be given them to do so.- 
When their foliage changes colour they may be placed with the 
Dendrobiums in the resting house, giving them a light position and. 
sufficient water to prevent shrivelling. 
