148 . THE ORCHID REVIEW. 
kinds also grow well there, but are better for intermediate treatment during 
the winter and spring months. They delight in what is, for an Orchid, a 
comparatively rich compost, but if loam is used it should be of the best 
fibrous nature. Personally I use but little loam now, as I think after a good 
deal: of experience that three parts of good lumpy peat and one part of 
chopped sphagnum moss answers the purpose admirably, and does not get 
eventually so close and hard as loam, especially if the former has a little 
broken charcoal mixed in, which should always be done. The roots of 
Cymbidiums are large and fleshy, and they therefore prefer a moderate 
amount of pot space in which to ramble. This should be borne in mind 
when they require repotting, and pots of a reasonable size should be selected, 
so that they may go on for a reasonable time without root disturbance being 
again necessary. It is best to drain the pots one third only, thus allowing 
more room for the compost and roots. After repotting keep the plants 
moderately well shaded and moist, but avoid getting the new compost too 
soddened for a time until the roots make a fresh start. 
Cattleyas which were previously re-potted are now making new roots 
freely and seem to greatly relish the fresh live sphagnum and new peat. 
These may now have water supplied more freely without fear of the old 
roots rotting off. Look over the remainder regularly, also the Lzeelias, so 
that the best time for attention does not pass by. Catch them just as they 
start into new growth, and before the new roots have got too far advanced. 
After repotting give them a little extra shade for a time, and use the syringe 
about them pretty freely, which will prevent shrivelling and an unnecessary 
loss of foliage, and promote renewed root action. 
Cattleyas and Leelias closely follow those species previously mentioned, 
the Mexican house Orchids, as lovers of light and air, but few however will 
stand such fierce sunshine as Lelia anceps without being burned or other- 
wise disfigured. Still there is no doubt that if Cattleyas are to be grown 
thoroughly well they must receive plenty of light, by being placed near the 
glass of the house, which in its turn must be well ventilated, and receive an 
abundance of atmospherical moisture during summer. 
Cattleya Warscewiczii often perplexes and disappoints the grower in 
the matter of blooming. A certain percentage of them seem to be 
naturally shy bloomers, and nothing seems to alter this character. All that 
I can advise is to grow them as strongly as possible, resting them well, of 
course, but without going to extremes, for under such treatment they 
flower as quickly as any way. Others of this species flower freely enough, 
and just as easy as any other kind. They may be re-potted immediately 
the new pseudobulb has completed its growth. 
Cattleya superba and C. Eldorado come from a slightly lower altitude, 
and although they will generally grow pretty satisfactorily in the average 
