THE ORCHID REVIEW. 25* 



Laelia anceps, whilst pushing up their flower spikes, which they are 

 now doing rapidly, will require every attention and encouragement, in order 

 to induce them at the same time to properly develop and mature their 

 pseudobulbs. The new leaves of some of these are scarcely self-supporting, 

 and harm will sometimes result if they are not attended to, by temporarily 

 supporting them, and tying them up in a correct position ; in a few days 

 this may be removed, as the leaves will soon gain their normal rigidity. 

 Afford the plants all the light possible, by removing the shading that has 

 been employed, and during the middle of bright sunny days give ample 

 ventilation, syringing the plants freely overhead the first thing in the 

 morning, and later before opening the ventilators. Close the house 

 sufficiently early in the afternoon, and again syringe overhead; sufficient 

 sun-heat will then be obtained to dry up the excess of moisture before 

 evening. L. autumnalis, L. Gouldiana, and L. albida, other beautiful 

 winter bloomers, are now moving nicely, and enjoy the conditions which 

 the Mexican House affords. 



The new pseudobulbs of Cattleya Trianae are fast approaching 

 maturity, and should be removed to drier and less growing conditions. If 

 another house is not available, a suitable place may be found in the Cattleya 

 House, selecting the driest and airiest place for them, and giving sufficient 

 water only to maintain them in plump condition. 



Coelogyne cristata, Lycaste Skinneri, and the deciduous Calanthes, are 

 well advanced in growth, and, if well rooted, enjoy at this period light 

 applications of liquid cow manure. This may be applied with beneficial 

 results to the evergreen Calanthes, Phaius grandifolius, and similar species, 

 also to Sobralias, Pleiones, and many other terrestial Orchids. 



Cattleya superba is a beautiful autumn-flowering species that is often 

 found difficult to manage. I find it grows very well if strapped on bark 

 or wood blocks, giving very little compost or rooting medium, and 

 suspended in a bright part of the East Indian House. It should be given 

 abundance of water at the present season, and after flowering, only 

 sufficient to retain the pseudobulbs in their plump condition. 



Cattleya Bowringiana is also rapidly advancing its new growths, and 

 should be placed in a light position at the warmest end of the Cattleya 

 House. Be careful not to over-water at this stage, especially during 

 periods of dull weather, as excess of moisture at the root often causes the 

 outer shields of the growth to turn black, and sometimes the base of the 

 growth to decay. Shading, too, will often cause damping at the present 

 season, if not carefully attended to. 



Cattleya Eldorado produces its beautiful flowers at the present time, 

 and these are very welcome, coming at a time when flowering Orchids are 

 ro numerous; indeed it cannot very well be dispensed with. I find it 



