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thorough soaking. Newly-potted plants should be watered with great 
caution, never applying any unless the compost is dry, but the plant should — 
not be allowed to shrivel in any case. Too much care and attention cannot 
be given in the application of water to our plants. : 
SHADING must also have attention, as many of the soft-growing plants, 
such as Cypripediums, Phalznopsis, and Odontoglossums, soon scorch if 
the direct rays of the sun fall upon them, which will disfigure them for 
years, perhaps. My advice to all growers is to use their blinds a little more ° 
at this season, when the sun is often very bright, and the plants, or, rather, 
the young growths, are tenderest, rather than run the risk of getting them ° 
scorched. Many Orchids, I am aware, like sunshine, but when growing in 
our glass houses it must be admitted with discretion. 
CaTTLEyas.— All Cattleyas, Lelias, and Lzliocattleyas, as they pass 
out of flower, should be examined, and any compost that is at all 
decayed should have attention. The best and thé safest time to overhaul 
them is whenever they are seen to be pushing new roots. Iam ofthe ~ 
opinion that the wretched state that this class of plants is often seen in is” 
due to neglect in this respect. The compost recommended for them im 
previous numbers will answer their requirements. Water must be applied 
with the greatest catition after they have been overhauled. Pots or shallow 
pans I believe to be most suitable for the majority of them. The strongest 
plants of C. Gaskelliana, and the autumn- flowering C. labiata, have made 
considerable progress with their new growths, and in some cases the pseudo 
bulbs and flower sheaths are already formed. At this stage the plants 
should be elevated well up to the roof glass, where they may enjoy all the : 
light possible, which will prevent the new growths from damping or 
decaying. Plants of C. Warscewiczii, as they pass out of flower, should be. 
placed in a house where the atmosphere is driet and the temperature a little 
cooler than the one in which they have beén growing (this to induce them 
to take a decided rest), and when seen to be pushing new roots they may be 
potted. 
L4@LIA ANCEPS and its numerous varieties are now growing and rooting 
freely, whilst some of the most forward will be developing their flower 
spikes with the new growths. They must, in this stage, have abundance of 
water at the root, removing the shading as early in the afternoon as possible, 
maintaining a warm moist atmosphere throughout the evening, and the’ 
last thing at night opening the bottom ventilators again, and, if the weather 
will allow, the top ones may be slightly opened. Early in the morning 
close the ventilators for an hour or so, and give the house a good damping” 
down. A nice warm temperature, with plenty of moisture during the day, 
and a cooler night temperature, is the road to success with these plants. * 
Lia PURPURATA, after flowering, should be kept on the dry side for a“ 
