102 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [APRIL, I9QII.- 
carefully shaded, and almost dry, until a firm hold has been taken in the 
new compost. Use the soil in a damp state, and then frequent overhead 
spraying will suffice, and little water need be given directly to the plants 
until a satisfactory start has been made. Frequently, after an Orchid has 
been trimmed, and useless bulbs removed, it can be replaced in the same 
sized pot, but on no account place it in the same one. Repotting is needed 
about every two years, but the surface soil may be renewed at any time. If, 
when repotting a plant, it be found that the soil and roots are in good 
condition, do not disturb it, simply remove with care from the old pot, and 
place in’ one of larger size, working in fresh soil round the sides. Two 
points must be impressed upon the beginner. (1) Repotting. does not 
necessarily mean removing the plant to a larger receptacle. I mention this 
to caution beginners against over-potting. (2) Always use scrupulously 
clean pots and crocks. The potting of the other genera will be discussed 
when seasonable. 
SUGGESTED ADDITIONS. 
VANDA CG@RULEA.—Within the last few weeks there have been several 
large importations of this beautiful Orchid, and although it has the 
reputation of being difficult to manage, yet I should advise every amateur 
to give it a trial, as when once it is given a position it likes, this plant 
blossoms freely. The flowers are borne on a long spike in the autumn 
months, and are of a blue shade, with darker marblings. The blossoms 
continue long in perfection and it is certainly one of the most beautiful 
Orchids grown. Upon receiving the plants, if not already done, look over 
them carefully, and cut away any dead roots and leaves. Then place them 
in small pots filled with clean crocks. Stand them at the coolest end of 
the Cattleya house, give abundance of air, and a slight sprinkling of pure 
rain water once every three or four days. 
Next month I shall hope to continue an account of the culture of this 
beautiful Orchid, and also to describe the means of propagating many 
of the choicer plants. 
ORCHID CULTURE IN MEXICO. 
I HAVE a great deal to occupy me in my regular business, travelling about 
to different places, yet I find time to take care of nearly 3,000 of our pets, 
with an Indian boy to help me. I am never without plants in bloom, and 
just now the show is very interesting. Cattleya labiata, C. Triane, C. 
Skinneri, C. aurantiaca, C. Loddigesii, C. superba, C. Lueddemannianas 
a good piece of C. amethystoglossa, Saccolabium giganteum, Aérides 
quinquevulnerum, Phalenopsis Aphrodite and P. Schilleriana, Phaius 
grandifolius, Gongora sp., Dendrobium hybrids, several D. superbiens, Epi- 
dendrum atropurpureum, Lzelia rubescens, Angraecum sesquipedale, Oncidium 
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