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Much re-potting may take place during this month. It is now time to 
pot up Calanthe X Veitchii, and the C. vestita group generally, for having 
been well rested since blooming in a light and dry position they will now 
be sending forth new growths and roots. A mixture of turfy loam and peat, 
mixed with a little charcoal and coarse sand, makes a good substantial com- 
post for them. The pot should be about half-filled with drainage, and the 
compost pressed in firmly. Into the centre of this a small stick should be 
driven, to which one, two or more pseudobulls, according to the size of the 
pot, should be securely tied, with their base only just inserted into the com- - 
post. They will then soon grow and become self-supporting when their 
roots have got well hold. Newly-potted Calanthes will need but a very 
small amount of water for some time, and they are best grown in the 
warmest house, placed on a shelf or in some other position near the glass, 
where a large amount of light is attainable. 
It is also a good time to re-pot Ccelogyne cristata and others that are 
about to commence growing. This species generally suffers a good deal if 
very much pulled about or divided, and therefore, when re-potting is 
necessary, it should be done with care. It is surprising what small pots or 
pans are requisite for the roots, and what a long time the plant will thrive 
in the same without being disturbed ; that is, supposing all leads that may 
be disposed to become straggling are kept pegged down within bounds, so 
as to form a handsome and compact plant, and the mass of pseudobulbs 
not allowed to become hollow for the want of a little new material being 
inserted from time to time in any hole or loose place that may appear. 
This species really requires the warmth of the Intermediate house while 
making its growth. . 
In the East Indian department a good many species will now require 
attention. The Phalznopsis may be supplied with a little fresh sphagnum 
mess, without disturbing the roots, if possible. They are best grown in 
baskets or cylinders of teak wood, to which the roots delight to cling. I 
Prefer to grow them suspended about 18 inches or 2 feet from the roof, 
but of course they also may be grown on the stages, if elevated on some 
kind of Stand; the position that suits them best is one naturally inclined 
os femain moist and shady, and the stage beneath them should be covered 
with sphagnum moss or some other moisture retaining material, which 
Should be kept always very wet during the summer, as this will be found 
hig beneficial. The plants themselves should be watered as they require 
it, ¢., when the moss shows signs of dryness by looking white. 
: I also prefer baskets or open teak wood cylinders for the Angracums, 
Sees » Vandas and Saccolabiums. The cylinders can be bey spe 
ea. = thus better accommodate the long leafless stems which m ra 
~ ove eventually form, The air, too, has then access through the 
