20 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [JANUARY, 1915, 
closely examine and thoroughly clear the pseudobulbs from all scale insects. 
The late-flowering varieties of the C. Regnieri section, as C. Sanderiana,. 
C. Stevensii, C. nivalis, C. Williamsii, &c., that bloom during the spring 
months, must still be treated as were those of the C. vestita section before 
their flowers open, that is, to afford them water occasionally, but not keep: 
them too wet. If stood upon the stage, the spikes, after several flowers have 
opened, may be gently bent or tied over, so as to show the flowers off to the 
best advantage, or the plants may be stood upon the ground in a suitable 
position, away from draughts from the ventilators, and intermixed with 
Maiden-hair ferns. By arranging them in this way their strong arching 
spikes produce a charming effect. By being gradually bent over in their 
earlier stages the flower spikes of these Calanthes are extremely useful for 
decorative purposes generally. 
PLATYCLINIS.—At this period of the year plants of the graceful spring- 
flowering Platyclinis glumacea will have commenced pushing up new 
growths, and should be brought well up to the roof glass of the Cattleya or 
Intermediate house. The pretty P. uncata will now be flowering from its 
half-grown breaks, and at this particular time, when it has to support its 
many flowers, and also to continue growing, abundance of water must be 
given to assist it. Both plants need plenty of moisture all through the 
growing period, and either, if they require it, may be afforded fresh rooting 
material at any time between the fading of the flowers and the finishing up 
of growth. Well-drained shallow pans that may be suspended from the 
roof, and a mixture of fibrous peat or osmunda fibre, with the addition of a 
little chopped sphagnum moss, will suit their requirements. The summer- 
flowering P. filiformis, being now at rest, should have its thin grass-like 
foliage sprayed over occasionally to keep it free from red-spider. All 
Platyclinis thrive well in the temperature advised for P. glumacea. 
MiLTonias.—All the species and natural hybrids of the Brazilian section 
of Miltonias, which include such well-known kinds as M. spectabilis and its 
variety Moreliana, should be examined to see if any of the plants are in 
need of more pot room, as the present is the proper season to repot them. 
Being dwarf plants they are best grown in shallow pans, which, with 
suitable copper wire handles attached, are easily suspended from the roof ~ 
glass. As the new growths extend themselves rapidly in every direction, 
they require considerable space wherein to grow. All old and useless. 
pseudobulbs should be cut away, and the growing pieces made up afresh. 
Those pieces which have but few roots to hold them steady should be 
pegged firmly down to the compost, as they will not succeed if at all loose. 
M. Regnellii, M. Clowesii, M. Russelliana, M. bicolor, M. Lamarcheana,. 
and M. candida, with its variety grandiflora, being larger plants, are best 
grown in pots. The white-lipped M. cuneata is among the best of this: 
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