372 THE ORCHID REVIEW. 



their base to keep them firm, arranging them so that space is allowed for 

 development of the new pseudobulbs without overcrowding. When 

 finished give them a position near the glass in a light part of the Cool 

 house. No water should be required after repotting for at least four or five 

 weeks, at the end of which time they may be dipped to the rims, taking 

 care to prevent the material becoming moved out of position. Pleiones 

 should on no account be watered too frequently until the foliage is pretty 

 far advanced and root action more energetic. 



Ccelogyne cristata has now completed the new pseudobulbs, and the 

 plants should be given a light position in the Intermediate house, giving 

 very little moisture until the flowers begin to develop, when a slight 

 increase at the roots will become necessary. 



Anguloas. — Growth with these is also complete, and a long cool rest 

 may safely be given until they show signs of activity in the spring. Our 

 plants are rested at the warmest end of the Cool house, where they keep in 

 splendid condition without the least water being afforded. 



Lycaste Skinneri and L. X Smeeana whilst in flower should not be 

 kept too dry at the roots, and they require all the light available to develop 

 their flowers satisfactorily. Oncidium cheirophorum is a charming little 

 species and makes a pretty display at this time, the flowers lasting a long 

 time in perfection. After flowering, a short dry rest is essential until new 

 growth makes its appearance. O. tigrinum, as it passes out of bloom, 

 should be given all the light available, with very little water supplied for 

 the next few months. O. concolor does not bloom till the spring; its 

 pseudobulbs are fast approaching completion, and where this is the case 

 should now be given a rest, giving only water sufficient to keep the pseudo- 

 bulbs plump. 



In the Cool house a good many spikes are showing, and a sharp look-out 

 for slugs will now be necessary. Continue to lay traps of bran, &c, and 

 secure each spike with a little cotton wool round the base. See that each 

 plant on the stages receives an equal share of light, by even and regular 

 staging. Continue to cleanse the houses and plants wherever necessary. 

 A good supply of sphagnum and peat, as well as leaf-mould, should be laid 

 in this month ready for future use. 



ORCHIDS IN SEASON. 



A very fine form of Cattleya Bowringiana is sent from the collection of 

 Mrs. Grogan, Slaney Park, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow (gr. Mr. F. W. Oliver). 

 The inflorescence bears ten very fine and richly coloured flowers, the petals 

 being nearly and in one case quite i£ inches broad, while there is a zone of 

 nearly blackish purple in front of the white throat of the lip. A fine form 



