THE ORCHID REVIEW. i49 
be done up for the season. If kept in good health for a sufficient number 
of years, they are apt to become too tall to be neat, on account of their 
peculiar mode of growth, hence they should be shortened every few years, 
by cutting a portion of the lower part of the stem away, then fix the bases 
of several in a pan, tie the stems or roots to the wires, fill in with crocks 
almost to the rim, and surface with moss. The plants should be hung in 
the full sun, and never shaded, and be given large quantities of water, both 
by dipping and syringing when growing, but from about the middle of 
November until they start to grow again, not a drop will be needed. We 
have a little place that just suits their requirements, where they can be 
syringed frequently during hot days, without fear of injuring other plants, 
and also where the air can be taken off about three o’clock, and a very 
high temperature obtained by sun heat, again however giving air in the 
evening to carry off evaporation. 
Of the intermediate Orchids that will need attention this month, 
Odontoglossum grande will be one of the principal. Up till now they have 
been kept on the dry side, since their bulbs matured, but now growth has 
commenced, root action will soon follow, and any potting or top-dressing 
needed should be done just as the roots appear at the base, using well 
drained pots, and a mixture of two parts peat to one of sphagnum moss. 
Except when growth and root action is vigorous, water should be given 
very sparingly, taking care in its application not to let any lodge in the 
young growths from which the flower-spikes proceed, or they will probably 
damp off. Another is O. citrosmum, one of the most pleasing and 
delightfully scented Orchids extant. | These should be grown in teak-wood 
baskets, or shallow pans, so that they may be suspended when about to 
flower, or they may be grown so continuously. They are kept dry all the 
winter and until the spikes appear in the new growth, when immediately 
these are discernible a good soaking is given, afterwards keeping the ball 
moist with an occasional dip. As soon as the spikes are off top-dressing 
or re-basketing should ensue, using peat and moss in equal proportions. 
The material should never be kept long in a saturated condition, always 
allowing it to get moderately dry before giving a fresh supply of water. 
They appreciate a fair amount of sunshine and air. When in bloom, 
the atmosphere, where practicable, should be kept much drier, so that the 
flowers last longer in good condition without spotting. 
Coming to the East Indian house we have the grand Dendrobium 
Phalenopsis in the act of producing new growth, which, when sufficiently 
advanced, will emit new roots, and for the benefit of these it is better to’ 
anticipate their appearance, than wait until they show before giving new 
material. These require very small pans or baskets to grow in, the former 
for preference, as they can be easily broken, if a larger one is required at 
