302 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [OcTOBER, I9II. 
if they have completed their growth may be kept on the dry side, until 
they start again in the spring. 
RESTING OrcHIDs.—Speaking of resting Orchids, I am not a believer in 
the drastic method of drying the majority of them that one often sees 
practised. I am quite aware that in some cases it is essential, but in 
others is often carried too far. One can strike a fairly safe average by 
studying the behavior of the different groups. 
GENERAL REMARKS.—We must now push on with the cleansing of the 
houses and their inmates, making them comfortable for the winter which is 
before them, and giving them each according to their several requirements 
the best positions possible, as all the difference between success and 
failure depends on these small items. Let all the cleansing operations be 
thorough, as all insect and other pests that are eradicated at this season of 
the year would become whole families at a later period. 
And to the successful man in Orchid growing, as in everything else, 
there is no resting period, he must be constantly looking forward, and 
always at work, either mentally or manually. 
= Selle ain 
THE AMATEUR’S COLLECTION. 
By C. ALwyn HARRISON. 
Coot House. 
Fire heat will now be required again, as it is far better to have a little heat 
in the pipes than to close the house early to maintain the correct tempera- 
ture. Practically all shading can be dispensed with, exception being made 
of any plants which are in flower, or any which have been freshly potted. 
Water carefully at this season, and if you are uncertain whether a plant 
needs water, it will be better to leave it until the following day. Damp the 
house whenever it gets dry, which period of time differs in every house, 
according to its position, locality and structural peculiarities. The average 
night temperature should be about 55° Fahr., with an increase of from 5 to 
Io degrees by day. 
CATTLEYA HOUusE. 
The remarks on culture in the Cool house are equally applicable to this 
structure. Cattleya labiata should now be making a good display of 
blooms, and should be kept well supplied with water until the flowers fade. 
The same rule applies to any species of Orchids now in flower. The lowest 
night temperature should be 60°, and the thermometer should rise 10 
degrees during the day. Dendrobium Wardianum is rapidly finishing its 
growths, and should have the supply of water considerably reduced. Vanda 
ceerulea should now be in spike. Any plants in this condition should be 
stood up well to the light, kept damp, and. a nice genial and airy atmosphere 
-be maintained. Cymbidiums Tracyanum, giganteum, and some of the 
