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plants may enjoy that winter’s rest which it is so essential that these 
species should have. This applies also to some other cool Orchids 
that are now in spike, as Odontoglossum Edwardii and O. ramosissimum. 
O. grande and O. Insleayi will now have finished blooming, and should 
be allowed to rest. The proper application of the term ‘ rest ’ is somewhat 
difficult to many beginners in Orchid culture, because the natural require- 
ments of the different species and genera vary so greatly in this respect. It 
isa point on which a good many are apt to go a little wrong, and which 
has to be largely learnt by experience and practice. When this is gained, it 
is at once seen how simple the term is, and its due application to each 
individual species is less difficult. Some of our Dendrobiums and similar 
Orchids are, as we know, rested most rigorously, and with capital results, 
but when we speak of resting such species as Oncidiums and Odonto- 
glossums, it must not be taken as meaning that the same rigorous measures 
should be dealt out to them, but that they should be kept partially dry, and 
be allowed to repose in a quiet unexciting temperature, with only sufficient 
Water at the roots to maintain plumpness. It is difficult to lay down rules 
on the subject, because the species, even of the same genus, often vary in 
their natural requirements, but a little observation will soon enable one to 
hit off the proper treatment. Avoid overdoing it, however, for it is possible 
to do as much harm in this way, as by keeping them active the whole year 
round, 
The beautiful Dendrobium Phalzenopsis is now making a grand show. 
It isa most useful and desirable species to grow, and anyone having the 
convenience of a warm stove may cultivate it most successfully, but failing 
that warmth it is not an easy one to succeed with for any length of time. 
Like all other Dendrobes it greatly dislikes large pans, pots, or baskets, 
Which necessitate much compost round the roots, and this fact must strictly 
be borne in mind when re-potting old plants, or potting up newly imported 
Ones; the smaller the receptacles the better. They should always be 
Suspended if possible. A large importation has lately come to hand, and no 
doubt most growers will take the opportunity of adding a few more strong, 
healthy plants to their stock. When secured they should straightway be 
Potted up, pans or baskets just large enough to cram in the base of i 
Pseudobulbs and roots being selected. They should be neatly wired wit 
Strong galvanized wire, so that the tall, stout pseudobulbs may be secured 
quite firmly, thus preventing the plant from swaying about when are 
They should be suspended in the warm house, and kept moist, but no effort 
Should be made to unduly force them into growth, either by strong heat 
°r too much water. They will gradually emit new breaks from the base o 
the pseudobulbs, and eventually new roots will appear. This will happen 
early in the new year, when a little compost of peat and sphagnum moss 
