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any time, whereas when in baskets, it is impossible to disengage the roots 
from the bars without irretrievable damage being done, and hence the old 
basket would have to be put bodily into a new receptacle. Until root 
action commences very little water should be afforded them, and even after 
fresh peat and moss have been put to them, it should become partially dry 
before giving a fresh supply of water. A warm and bright position should 
be selected for these, where during bright sunny days the syringe may be 
used amongst them. Having such long bulbs, and small receptacles, they 
are too top-heavy to stand on a stage, hence they should be suspended, and 
if possible this should be done in such a manner that they occupy a relative 
position to what they would if standing on the stage. Do not, however, 
drop them down too far from the glass. I have heard and read about 
some peculiar beetle that was imported along with this variety, and if the 
insect is as destructive as stated, we are to be congratulated on being left 
out of the visiting list of this pernicious pest. D. Phalenpsis Statterianum 
and D. bigibbum thrive under the same conditions and treatment as the 
above. D. Bensone is a lovely species, which, however, under ordinary 
circumstances does not keep for many years in good condition ; it makes 
good progress for a season or two, and then dwindles away. Just now it 
is in the double act of flower and growth production, the former on the 
last made bulbs, and although this is the case, water in very moderate 
quantities should still be afforded, the only time in its existence when a good 
supply is requisite, is when growth is vigorous, and root action abundant. 
All through the resting period the plants should remain in the Warm house, 
and be given only sufficient water to keep the bulbs plump. Fresh peat 
and moss may be given as soon as new roots appear. Almost identical 
treatment is needed in connection with the grand D. formosum giganteum, and 
the pretty D. Parishii. The former belongs to an entirely different section 
(nigro-hirsutz) of the Dendrobe family, yet, if given the same treatment as 
the other two, it succeeds fairly well. D. Lowii is another belonging to 
this section, and is now in or about to flower. We have plants of this 
doing very well in small pans suspended near the glass, and, strange to say, 
have always been kept fairly well supplied with water, by reason of their 
being seldom in a state of rest; or is it that their continual activity is 
caused by being kept moist ? Anyway, they seem to appreciate the 
treatment afforded, for, contrary to the usual rule, each succeeding growth 
has been stronger than the previous one. 
Coelogyne Dayana and tomentosa are now flowering, the first from the 
young growths, and the latter from the base of the last made bulbs. 
Although their mode of flower-production is so different, yet in other 
respects they are very similar, excepting in the colouring of the flowers. As 
soon as these are over and root action is discernible, they may have some 
