i 9 8 THE ORCHID REVIEW. 



Several very beautiful Orchids are just now at their best. Amongst them 

 may be mentioned Oncidium macranthum, which, when in good condition, 

 produces spikes of enormous length, and it is only strong, healthy plants 

 that will stand the strain of such flower-production successfully. It is a 

 cool growing species, and delights in an abundance of water when growing, 

 providing the compost is sweet and in a satisfactory condition. 

 Odontoglossums Schlieperianum and Williamsianum are very similar in 

 growth and bloom, which is now being produced. They grow well when 

 given a position in intermediate temperature with O. grande, though the 

 season of growth differs. The former commences to grow after blooming, 

 and treatment must be given accordingly. Several of the Aerides are also 

 very showy, amongst which may be mentioned A. japonicum, A. expansum 

 Leoniae, A. virens, and A. affine roseum. They are all very fragrant, and 

 much admired for their graceful habit. 



Angraecum articulatum is usually considered a most unsatisfactory 

 Orchid to maintain in good condition for any lengthened period. The 

 flower spike of this beautiful species is being produced, and, when fully 

 expanded, should not under any circumstances be allowed to remain long 

 on the plant, for doubtless this is one of the causes of failure, when such 

 occurs. Leaving spikes on the plant too long, does, in the majority of 

 cases, end in its gradual deterioration. It grows admirably here in the 

 warmest house, and enjoys copious supplies of moisture at the root and 

 overhead, whilst making growth, and is never allowed to remain dry in the 

 winter. Another beautiful species producing spikes is Saccolabium Blumei, 

 and it will give a fine display at a later period. Acineta Barkeri, having 

 passed out of bloom, will be commencing new growth, and any top-dressing 

 necessary may now be done. It succeeds well in baskets, suspended at the 

 warmest end of the Intermediate house. Laelia prasstans and Laelia 

 Dayana, should they require it, may be repotted, for growth will now 

 advance rapidly. Suspend them in the Intermediate house, and give 

 copious supplies of water until growth is matured. 



Odontoglossum Rossii, having been kept moderately dry since the 

 flowering period, will now be starting into growth, and anything in the 

 nature of top-dressing may be carried out. It does best in small pans or 

 baskets, and should be suspended in the Cool House. 



Cypripediums will need watching carefully for any sign of thrip, as 

 disfigurement of foliage will soon occur if neglected ; fumigate as soon as 

 this is apparent. The same may be said of the Selenipediums. 



Many of the Catasetums, Cycnoches, and Mormodes will bloom 

 towards the latter end of the month, and should have water supplied freely 

 until that period is past. When the flowers are done the plants should 

 ir ripening process by being suspended in a light, airy 



