T10 _THE ORCHID REVIEW. [APRIL, 1911 
Cd@LOGYNE CRISTATA and its varieties, that are now making new growth, 
and commencing to make new roots, should be repotted, if requiring it. 
Any plants that are in good condition, should not be disturbed, as often 
after repotting they shrivel and suffer, in spite of all that one can do for 
them. Any plant that requires repotting should be shaken clean out, and 
all back bulbs, except three or four behind the young growth taken off, 
afterwards placing as many leading portions together in a pan, according to 
the size used. The growths should be placed in such a position that they 
may all develop regularly, so that when in flower the spikes will be equally 
distributed over the plant. The compost I recommend is equal portions of 
peat, loam fibre, and sphagnum moss, well mixed together. They should 
be potted moderately firmly, and have a watering with a fine rose, to settle 
the compost around them, and then be placed at the warm end of the 
Intermediate house, and kept well shaded and sprayed until well estab- 
lished. 
IMPORTED OrcHIDs.—Now is a good season to acquire any plants 
which it is necessary to add toa collection, as they have the whole of the 
growing season before them. Dendrobiums, Cattleyas, Vandas, 
Renantheras, in fact any species may be acquired and potted up in the 
usual manner, but not given any water until they commence to push roots, 
then they may be treated in the same way as established plants. 
MAXILLARIAS.—Such varieties as M. venusta, grandiflora, picta, Turneri, 
and nigrescens should be examined as to their need for more pot room. 
Such varieties as M. Sanderiana and others which are showing their flower 
spikes, should not be disturbed until they have flowered. Maxillarias may 
be cultivated in pots or shallow pans, but M. Sanderiana and M. Lindenii 
are best grown in baskets, as they often push their flowers in a downward 
direction. The compost I use for them is the same as recommended for 
Cattleyas. Repotted plants must have extra attention in the way of 
shading from direct sunshine. 
GENERAL REMARKS.—Means must now be taken to keep direct sunshine 
out of our houses, that is where it enters by the ends of the different 
houses, or where the blinds don’t cover on the roofs. This must be done 
by stippling with a mixture of flower and water, or some other form of 
summer shading. Whatever preparation is used should be painted on when 
the sun is shining, so that it may dry quickly. It is important that the 
glass should be quite clean and free from dirt. Wherever it is necessary 
now is a good time to wash down the outsides of all houses, as there is 
always a certain amount of deposit which obscures the light, especially on 
dull days, when all the light possible is wanted. Slugs, woodlice, and 
cockroaches must be trapped and caught in the usual manner, as at this 
season they do a great deal of damage to flower spikes, young roots, &c. 
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