JANuARY, 1915] THE ORCHID REVIEW. 21 
‘section, but the plant should not be disturbed now, as its flower spikes are 
well advanced. The whole of these Brazilian Miltonias will grow satis- 
factorily in a rather shady part of the Intermediate house. The plants 
certainly appreciate light, but direct sunshine often causes the foliage to 
become more yellow than is desirable. The pots or pans should be at 
least two-thirds full of drainage, and for a compost use hard coarse 
osmunda fibre, which should be cut up moderately fine, and be packed 
rather firmly around the rhizome ofthe plant. When repotting keep each 
plant elevated just a little above the rim of the pot, with the base of the 
leading growth just touching the compost, so that the young breaks now 
pushing will be free from anything likely to rot them. After repotting it is 
important to watch and see that the numerous small roots that will soon 
be pushing out from the growths are in no way injured or devoured by 
insects. For a month or two water must be afforded with great care, as 
the young growths are liable to decay if too much be given, but when 
re-established in the new compost the plants should be kept moist, and a 
‘little extra water may be afforded to each plant when the flower spikes 
‘appear. 
Caias.—An interesting and pretty species which is in bloom at this 
season is Coelia bella, its purple-tipped sepals and lip of canary yellow 
being very attractive. C, Baueriana and C. macrostachya are also worth 
attention. These Ccelias: grow well in the ordinary Intermediate house, 
preferring a light position at all times. After the plants have flowered, the 
new growths readily start away, and quickly form young roots, and then it 
is advisable to repot, if the plants require it. The pots should be about 
half-full of drainage, with coarse osmunda fibre packed firmly around the 
base of the plant for the roots to ramble into. Water should be liberally 
afforded whilst growth is being made, but when at rest very little moisture 
is necessary. 
CaLocyNEes.—Another Orchid also in bloom is the rare Coelogyne 
Mooreana. Its upright spikes of white and yellow flowers are very lovely, 
and they last a very long time in good condition. It is certainly a plant that 
deserves a place in every collection, however select it may be. The plant 
is quite easy to cultivate, requiring an intermediate temperature, and a 
well-drained compost of osmunda fibre and sphagnum moss to root in. 
The proper time to repot the plant is soon after the flowers have faded. 
Keep it always in a moderately-shaded position, and afford plenty of water 
during the growing season, and at other times the compost should be kept 
moist. Plants of the well-known C. cristata that have their flower spikes 
well advanced should be kept carefully watered, as over-watering or 
sprinkling the bloom spikes may cause them to decay. C. elata and C. 
ocellata are also pushing up their flower spikes, and need to be copiously 
