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must be well exposed and hardened, or it will fail to bloom even with large 
bulbs. D. chrysanthum is another which naturally starts to grow now, and 
should not be hindered in the least from doing so, though on the other hand 
it should not be pushed by giving great heat. The temperature of the 
ordinary Intermediate house will suit it admirably. It should always be 
grown in hanging baskets, and requires but little re-basketing, though when 
this is necessary it should be done now, and very carefully. 
Another good old winter-blooming Orchid is Phaius grandifolius, 
though it is not usually out by Christmas. The best grown plants 
of this and allied species which I have yet seen, have been in 
ordinary plant stoves, and potted in turfy loam freely intermixed 
with broken rubble and sand. The usual conditions of these stoves 
seems to suit them to a nicety. The same remarks also fully 
apply to Peristeria elata, another lovely thing which flowers in late winter: 
It requires exactly similar treatment, excepting, perhaps, that a little more 
care should be exercised when watering, as too much water is apt to cause 
the pseudobulbs to become spotted, and eventually decay. During the 
winter this fact should be particularly observed. 
Masdevallia tovarensis wlll soon commence to produce its pretty little 
white flowers. It should be kept moist, but see that it does not become 
too wet at the root, nor occupy a very cold position, or the chances are 
that the leaves will drop off, and the plant become seriously injured. It is 
best to remove it to the Intermediate house during winter. In fact, I find 
generally that none of the Masdevallias are any the worse for a slight amount 
more warmth than the Cool house supplies during winter, though, if kept 
fairly dry at the root they will stand a considerable amount of cold without 
Injury. It is too much water, at the root and in the atmosphere, during 
‘winter, that causes the leaves of M. Harryana to become so disfigured. 
Barkeria Lindleyana, B. cyclotella, and B. Skinneri are now in flower. 
Compared with most other cultivated Orchids they are not particularly 
showy, but when well-grown and bloomed, they are very pretty and 
graceful, and their pretty sprays of blooms are very light and effective when 
arranged with other flowering Orchids. They are of exceptionally easy 
culture, and should be placed on blocks or rafts in an Intermediate house, 
in the full sun, and kept well syringed during summer; and during winter, 
a good rest should be given. They rarely, if ever, do well unless so treated. 
In case of exceptionally severe weather, see that the glass ends of the 
houses have some warm protection against cold, and that some suitable 
covering be placed on the roofs during the night. Much less fire heat is 
then necessary, and consequently the atmosphere is the more genial and 
health producing. Also make provisions against possible long frost. by 
getting in and storing a reasonable supply of fresh sphagnum moss. 
