124 THE ORCHID REVIEW. 
to induce flowering. In its wild state doubtless some check is given by 
nature; which causes growth to stay in abeyance, and spikes to proceed, 
and the treatment here described may possibly be the correct way to bring 
about the same result under artificial cultivation. It luxuriates in the Cool 
house. 
If Anguloas require repotting let them be done at once, before the new 
growths and flower-buds, which appear together, get too far advanced. 
The compost recommended for Cypripediums suits them best. They are 
Cool house Orchids, but when newly potted it is best to encourage growth 
freely by placing them in the Intermediate house, where they should remain 
until they have flowered, afterwards. removing them to the Cool house 
again. Cymbidiums like a shady position in the Intermediate house. They 
are now producing flower-spikes, and should receive a little more water at 
the roots, but avoid giving too much at present. Ada aurantiaca is in 
flower. This is usually spoken of as a Cool house species, where I am 
aware they do flourish for a time after importation, but in the long run 
more warmth is the best. The temperature that grows Masdevallias free 
from the black spot suits them admirably. 
Now is a good time to repot Eulophias, Bletias, Phaius, and such-like 
Orchids. They mostly require a stove temperature, and a place near the 
glass. . They are partial to a little. fibrous loam and leaf soil mixed in with 
the peat and sphagnum. Ccelogynes should be repotted after blooming if 
they require it, and placed in their growing quarters. Do not disturb the 
roots too frequently, especially C. cristata, for this species resents re- 
potting. When this is done it is best not to divide the mass of pseudobulbs 
if it can be avoided. An exception to the general rule of potting may be 
taken with that lovely summer blooming Epidendrum vitellinum, which is 
now just starting into growth and pushing flower spikes. I prefer the 
present time for repotting, but here again avoid doing it unnecessarily, as 
they are greatly checked by it. I grow them in mostly peat; as this resists 
decay longer than sphagnum. The Cool house is best to grow them in. 
When writing of the advantage of moisture to Orchids, perhaps I have 
previously omitted to mention one of the best means of storing and 
maintaining the same. It is the growing of a various collection of foliage 
plants everywhere under the stages, wherever they can be planted. When 
the house is damped, these are damped also, which greatly assists in keeping 
the air moist. And this is not all, for the house is also beautified by their 
presence, and rendered much more agreeable to the eye. When planted on 
the ground by the side of the path, or in the sea gravel on the stages, many 
beatiful foliage plants grow freely enough, such, for instance, as Pilea 
muscosa, most of the Ferns and small Palms, Selaginellas, Tradescantias, 
and a host of other stove and greenhouse oe sek — grow as wel 
under as se the stages.. 
