346 THE ORCHID REVIEW. 



other woodwork should be cleaned thoroughly, not forgetting the pots and 

 plants themselves. When rearranging the plants give each a suitable 

 position in accordance with the aforesaid remarks, not forgetting the 

 requirements of those plants still in active growth, giving them as 

 favourable a position as possible. 



Pleione lagenaria and P. maculata as they pass out of flower should 

 be re-panned in fresh compost, kept moist, and given a position in the 

 Intermediate house near the glass, where they will start gently to grow. 

 It is not really necessary to repot annually if the compost appears to be in a 

 satisfactory state of preservation, then a fresh top dressing will be amply 



Dendrobium Phalaenopsis, D. P. Statterianum and D. bigibbum as 

 they pass out of flower will require but little water until growth recom- 

 mences in the spring. Place them in the lightest position available in the 

 Warm house. D. formosum giganteum will also need less water, and the 

 supply may be gradually decreased, giving practically none during the 

 winter, and they should be given slightly cooler quarters than the former. 



Cattleya labiata and C. Bowringiana are now in their beauty, and they 

 are invaluable for this time of year. After blooming a moderate rest is 

 essential, with no root disturbance for repotting purposes until early 

 spring. These remarks will apply also to the beautiful C. Dowiana, now 

 blooming. Avoid keeping these autumn-flowering Cattleyas in a damp 

 position after blooming, or this may often affect them, and the newly- 

 formed pseudobulb and leaf be lost. Remove the old flower sheath so 

 that no moisture may lodge therein. Neglect of this detail may often lead 

 to decay and ultimate disaster. 



Maxillaria grandiflora and M. venusta are now sending up their flowers. 

 They are lovely old species, and when grown well produce a large quantity 

 ot flowers, which last in perfection fot a long time. A position in the 

 Intermediate house suits them well, providing they are not unduly 

 disturbed at the roots. 



Cypripediums.— A large quantity of showy species and hybrids are now 

 in flower, and these go to make a striking show by themselves ; far more so 

 than when staged with other showy Orchids, such as Cattleyas, &c. The 

 majority of them are easily cultivated, many preferring intermediate 

 temperature, whilst others prefer a position in the Warmest house. A 

 suitable time to pot them is after flowering, and I know nothing better 

 than leaf soil for a compost, using about an inch of crocks for drainage, and 

 giving a good surface of sphagnum moss— about half an inch. Thrip is 

 one of the worst pests to contend with, but may easily be kept within 

 bounds with watchfulness and a careful application with XL All fumigators. 



