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248 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [Ocroper, 1916. 
which will make them neat and tidy for the whole season. V. Kimballiana 
and Watsonii are developing their flower spikes, and should have water 
applied until the flowers are open, afterwards very little is needed to keep 
their terete leaves plump. These plants succeed in a somewhat cool inter- 
mediate temperature, and should be placed upon a damp base. 
CymBIDIUMS.—Plants of the different species, with many of the fine 
hybrids of these beautiful plants, are now finishing their growths, and many 
are producing their flower spikes. . Those that are full of roots and in a 
pot-bound condition will derive some benefit from an occasional watering 
with liquid manure. The cool end of the Cattleya or Intermediate house 
will answer their requirements, and they should receive water whenever 
they become dry. 
ODoNToGLossuMs.—The repotting of the O. crispum section must be 
pushed on with as the plants attain the desired condition. O. grande, 
Insleayi, and Schlieperianum form what is generally called the autumn- 
flowering section, and all are easily grown, and deserve extended culture. 
They are best accommodated at the coolest end of the Intermediate house. 
When in full growth they require liberal supplies of water, but, after 
flowering and during their period of rest, only sufficient is needed to keep 
the pseudobulbs plump and the roots and foliage in a healthy condition. 
Their thick, leathery leaves and succulent roots are capable of withstanding 
more drought than the Colombian section. 
Disa GRANDIFLORA, which rightly deserves its name, ‘‘ Flower of the 
Gods,” should be repotted some time during the present month, just as the 
new growths push up from the sides of the old flower spikes. The pots 
must be well drained, using a compost of equal portions of fibrous peat, 
osmunda fibre, and sphagnum moss, with a fair sprinkling of half-decayed 
leaves and a little coarse silver sand, powdered sand stone, or broken 
bricks, all mixed thoroughly together. After repotting, one watering may 
be given to settle the compost around them, and then for some time 
spraying once or twice a day, or even more, according to the outside 
conditions, will suffice to keep them moist. The house in which they are 
grown must be freely ventilated, with only snfficient heat to keep frost 
away. They delight in a cool, moist airy position at all times, and are not 
grown as much as their merits deserve. 
GENERAL REMARKS.—The most pushing work at the present time is the 
general cleaning of the plants and placing them in their winter quarters, sO 
that when the cold weather is upon us there is no danger of harm accruing 
to any of them. This work must be thoroughly done to be effectual, as no 
other work is worth its name. Nature cannot do with slipshod methods, 
and our best efforts in all things must be put forth if the best results are to 
be attained. 
