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best possible in which to re-pot this particular species. All, therefore, that 
require it, should be taken in hand immediately after blooming is past, and 
the new growth appears, and they then recover much more quickly and 
with less shrivelling of the pseudobulb than at any other time. These 
remarks also apply to other Odontoglots of similar growth, as O. Pescatorei, 
O. triumphans, O. luteopurpureum, and all their hybrids. In fact a great 
effort should be made some time during this month, and the earlier the 
better, to go through everything in this department in the shape of either 
Oncidium or Odontoglossom that is in the right or proper condition. All 
are best suited with peat and sphagnum in equal proportions, the pots or 
pans being drained about one half with crocks or rubble broken up rather 
finely. 
As regards methods, some experienced growers elevate their plants 
considerably above the rim of the pot, raising the compost up carefully in 
a conical shape to the base of the leading pseudobulb, on which the latter 
rests secure and stable. But for an amateur or a new beginuer, I would 
suggest it as being generally a safer plan to pot lower, that is to say, to 
place the leading pseudobulb on a level, or only slightly above the rim of 
the pot. The potting then is done with greater ease, much more quickly, 
and the plant more likely to be secure and able to make the best use of the 
roots. On the whole, the chances with an amateur are in favour of the 
last method of potting rather than with the former. In all cases of 
re-potting, water must be applied to the compost very carefully for a few 
weeks; the surface, however, and the immediate surroundings, should be 
kept continually moist by the aid of the syringe. 
In the Intermediate house many species will also claim our attention. 
Miltonia vexillaria is now in full bloom, and a beautiful show it makes 
when both light and dark forms are represented. Care should be taken not 
to let the spikes stay on the plants too long, especially if not well rooted 
and strong. If these were not attended to early in the new year, as then 
advised, they should have everything necessary done directly flowering 1s 
over, for they immediately start again to grow. Some growers fail to 
appreciate the beauty of M. vexillaria, but I have never heard anyone say 
one word against that little gem, M. Phalenopsis, which should also be in 
bloom this month. This little beauty certainly repays for growing as well 
as possible. The Intermediate house suits it best; in fact, it requires the 
Same treatment as M. vexillaria, except, perhaps, that it is better to grow 
it in shallow pans or baskets suspended from the roof. From now, 
throughout the summer, it delights in a liberal supply of water—that is, of 
course, if the roots are in good, sweet compost, and if not it should be 
immediately supplied, as it is most sensitive in this respect—but towards 
winter the supply should be greatly lessened, and it should be kept 
