114 THE ORCHID REVIEW. 
E. Klaboch, and in the Western Andes of Columbia, by Lehmann. Other 
figures of the species have appeared—Bot. Mag., t. 3359; Ill. Hort., xiv., t. 
531; and Lindenia, vii., t. 336—showing that it was formerly well known in 
collections. It may be so still, though the growing popularity of Cool 
Orchids has put some of these fine old plants somewhat into the back- 
ground. Another reason why Stanhopeas are less grown than they other- 
wise would be is that the flowers are rather fugacious. But they are 
strikingly handsome while they last, and when well grown are very 
floriferous ; in fact, strong plants seem to produce quite a succession of 
flowers. They are also of easy culture, and succeed well in the East 
Indian house, or in an ordinary stove. They are best grown in shallow 
baskets, open at the bottom and sides, so that the flower scapes may easily 
find their way through. A mixture of fibrous peat and sphagnum moss 
forms a suitable compost.- A liberal supply of water is required during the 
growing season, but after the growths are completed they: ‘should be 
allowed a good rest, during which time they should be kept. comparatively 
dry at the root.. They should be suspended from the roof, and well shaded 
during bright weather. - ea 
CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS FOR APRIL. 
By H. A. BURBERRY, Orchid Specialist, King’s Heath, Birmingham. 
A SLIGHT rise of the thermometer from the figures given Jast month may 
now be allowed advantageously. Accept all favourable occasions for 
admitting fresh air in all departments, but be somewhat watchful, as the 
weather is frequently very changeable this month, necessitating a consider- 
able amount of thought and care. ‘For instance, there may be intervals 
when, owing to cold searching winds, it would not be good policy to open 
the top lights, especially in the warmer houses, or the cold air may rush mm 
too freely and do more harm than good. It should be remembered that 
Orchids, having passed through the winter, have a tendency to become 
more or less debilitated, and will not stand the same volume of air at this 
period as in six months time, nor will they stand the same amount of bright 
sunshine, therefore I always recommend shading to take place early in the 
spring. I hope my words will not be misinterpreted regarding airing, and 
a system adopted that would weaken the plants still further by insufficiency 
of air amounting to coddling. I know well the great value of fresh air 1 
oa he of Orchids, but wish to point out the danger of over-ventilation 
during the spring months, which is greater than at any other time of the 
year. Much as I appreciate fresh air, I also admire a genial moist growing 
atmosphere, and the latter should not suffer at the expense of the former. 
In order " secure a growing atmosphere damping down should now take 
place morning, noon, and night. ; | 
