108 THE ORCHID REVIEW. (APRIL, fgII. 
- bearing a spike. A pretty Masdevallia tovarensis and a Lycaste, which I 
do not remember to have seen before, were pointed out. 
‘These notes have already become lengthy, but of this large and choice 
collection pages might be written. Order and cleanliness are everywhere 
apparent, and there was not a single plant in any house which was not in 
excellent health. This speaks volumes for the great personal care and 
attention given to the plants by Mr. Armstrong. Many fine hybrids have in 
the past been raised by the firm, and, judging from the vast number of 
healthy seedlings of new crosses, it is reasonable to anticipate that a still 
greater number will reward the firm for their enterprise in the near future. 
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CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS FOR APRIL. 
By J. W. BARKER, THE West HILL, HEsSLE, E. YORKsS. 
TEMPERATURES should now read about 5 degrees higher all round than 
those given in January, with the exception of the Cool house, which should 
be kept as near the same figures as possible. 
WaTERING.—The remarks made last month as regards watering and 
ventilation will apply also to this one, as we have not yet done with cold, 
damp and miserable weather. March, with us, has been a most trying 
month ; cold north-east winds, with the sun coming out at intervals, neces- 
sitating a great deal of attention to the ventilation and shading of the 
different houses. 
This month we shall commence with the busy season, and shall find 
plenty to occupy our minds, likewise our hands. We can also look round 
and see the result of our practice in the way our plants have passed through 
the winter. If they have not wintered as well as we could wish, let us try 
to find the cause, so that in the future we may have better results. Speaking 
generally, I do not consider the past winter has been a bad one for plants. 
We have had no severe weather, necessitating an extra amount of fire heat, 
which, to my mind, is a great evil to successful plant culture. 
CyPRIPEDIUMS, as they pass out of flower, must be thoroughly over- 
hauled, and any that require it repotted, in the compost recommended in 
previous numbers. Any varieties which it is desirable to increase the stock 
of may be divided. Speaking of dividing or propagating this class of plant, 
I often think it a pity to see them cut into the scraps we often see; as such 
miniature plants cannot produce a good flower, and to my mind a plant 
that does not do so is only occupying room that could be put to better use. 
When all are got through, they should be thoroughly cleaned and put in 
their summer quarters to make their growths, allowing them room to 
develop. aS 
CaTTLeEyas, Lelias and Leliocattleays, as they pass out of flower and 
