340 THE ORCHID REVIEW. 
It is a very beautiful acquisition, and we have much pleasure in 
dedicating it to Mr. Thornton, who must be congratulated on his success. 
Some of our hybridists should attempt the cross between Lelia Digbyana 
and C. Mossie Wageneri, or some other albino of the labiata group, in 
the hope of getting a white hybrid, and we would also suggest C. Dowiana 
and C. Warscewiczii as species that might yield striking results. 
CATTLEYA X MIRANDA. 
Another flower of Cattleya X Miranda is also sent by Mr. Thornton, 
from a plant now flowering for the first time. The history of the hybrid 
is given at page 80. The present one differs from that originally described 
in having the front lobe distinctly stalked, the isthmus being half-an-inch 
long. It is a large and handsome flower, rose-pink in colour, with the 
front lobe and tips of the side lobes rich purple-crimson, the petals 
measuring 3 inches long by nearly 14 inches broad.- In general character 
it can best be compared with C. xX Victorie-Reginz, but it is lighter in 
colour, and of course the parentage is different. 
CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS FOR NOVEMBER. 
THE climatic conditions of this month are usually of such an adverse and 
objectionable nature, that the patience and skill of the most talented 
cultivator is tried to the utmost. Bright frosty weather does not seriously 
affect the grower, but what troubles him more is the intermittent spells of 
dull, moist, and oftentimes warmer weather than is seasonable. During a 
spell of such, it is an exceedingly difficult matter to create a suitable 
atmosphere in the houses, and damping down and other watering 
operations have to be carried out in a very careful and judicious manner, 
or incalculable harm will follow. The thermometer may rise a trifle above 
the regulation standard, and air must be admitted in fairly large quantities 
through the bottom ventilators, to assist the heating apparatus in dispelling 
the superfluous moisture. 
phase of bad weather to combat 
not the ordinary ground fog or mist, but one in 
under glass. Numerous and varied have been the methods advocated for 
adoption during a fog to prevent injury overtaking our plants, but few, if 
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