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time, and when new roots are seen to be pushing any that require new 
compost can have attention. 
LEPTOTES BICOLOR, as it passes out of flower, may have attention, should 
it require it. This little gem, when well-flowered, always commands 
attention, and does well when grown with the cool Cattleyas. The 
compost recommended for Cattleyas will answer its requirements. 
CyPRIPEDIUMS of the summer-flowering sections, such as C. Rothschildi- 
anum, Stonei, Lawrenceanum, Curtisii, callosum, and any hybrids from 
them, as they pass out of flower, should be examined, and any that require 
additional rooting space should have attention. They should be potted in 
the compost recommended for: them early in the year. - The green-leaved 
ones may have a small quantity of loam added to the compost, and the 
tessellated ones none. The Selenipedium section at the same time should 
be done if they require it. Any Cypripedium seedlings that are large enough 
to handle should be pricked off, so that they may get established before the 
winter months are upon us. The sooner they get a separate existence the 
better, and by giving them fresh and sweet compost I find they make plants 
much quicker, and therefore flower sooner. This remark applies to all 
seedlings, whichever family they belong to. 
CaTASETUMS and Cycnoches, suspended close up to the roof glass of 
the East Indian house, thoroughly enjoy the warmth of the sun, and as 
much light as it is possible tovafford them, without scorching the young 
foliage. Plants of both genera will now be rooting freely, and making rapid 
progress with their new growths, and therefore should have liberal treat- 
ment as regards water, and should be examined every day. No water should 
be allowed to lodge in the young growths. 
Txunias which have flowered should be placed in a cool house, where 
they can be exposed to full sunlight, syringing them from time to time, to 
prevent an attack of red spider or thrip. Plants that have failed to bloom 
may be kept growing a little longer, to get the new growths as strong as 
possible, pulling out the top of the growth to prevent them from growing to 
an unnecessary length. They must have water until their leaves change 
colour, when it may gradually be withdrawn, -until-the -plants are- placed 
away for the winter. 
_ DenpRosiuMs in full growth must have ample supplies of water, and 
should be sprayed or syringed once or twice daily on all favourable occasions. 
The new growths should be tied up to sticks, or those grown ‘suspended to 
the suspenders, so that they may not get damaged or broken. It also keeps 
the plants more shapely. 
LycasTEs.—As the plants of the different species fill their pots with 
foots they may have more liberal supplies of water, and an occasional 
watering with weak manure water. These plants when well rooted enjoy 
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