372 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [DECEMBER, IQII. 
encouraged, by being placed close up to the glass, and kept in a fairly moist 
condition. 
CyPRIPEDIUMS of the cooler section, are perhaps among the most useful 
of winter-flowering plants, and for ease in culture and duration of flowers, 
have no equals. Where a fair quantity of these plants are grown, the 
cultivator will reap his reward for the work and trouble bestowed upon 
them during the growing season. These plants are never inactive at any 
season of the year, so that they should never be allowed to remain dry at 
the roots for any considerable length of time, or much injury will accrue to 
them. Excessive application of water to the soil during the winter months 
should also be avoided. A moist atmosphere must be maintained, but 
care must be taken to prevent it becoming saturated, especially towards the 
evening or at night. 
SOPHRONITIS GRANI-IFLORA.—This little gem is now in bloom, and its 
brilliant flowers are always appreciated. The flowers are produced on the 
partly-made pseudobulbs, and care should he taken that no water lodges in 
the crown of the growth, as it may set up decay of the flower spike and the 
new growth. Until the flowers are produced, the plants may be afforded 
water at the roots whenever they are seen to require it. Plants needing 
new rooting material may have attention when new roots are seen to be 
pushing from the new growth. These remarks also apply to the hybrids of 
Sophronitis grandiflora, which include some of the most beautiful Orchids 
in existence. Many of them have the character of being bad growers, but 
to my mind it is only a question of finding a place to suit them, and the 
ability to meet their requirements. The powers of observation are a great 
asset to the Orchid grower, as even plants of the same species vary in their 
requirements according to their condition. 
CocuLiopas and their hybrids are all growing freely, and should be 
given a light position in the Cool house, with plenty of water at all seasons. 
DENDROBIUMS.—Plants of D. Wardianum, D. crassinode, and any 
other varieties that are now showing their flower buds, should be kept in the 
Cool resting house for the present, but when the buds become more pro- 
minent the plants may be removed to the Cattleya house. Water must be 
afforded carefully, only just sufficient being given to prevent them from 
shrivelling, or the young shoots that develop at the base of the pseudo- 
bulbs will grow too quickly, and in many cases the crop of flowers will be 
lost. 
TRICHOSMA sUAVIs.—This neat and compact-growing plant, having now 
passed its flowering season, may be repotted, using the compost recom- 
mended for Cypripediums. It is a strong grower, and requires a shady 
position in the Intermédiate house. Wherever scented flowers are appre- 
ciated, it is worth growing. 
