THE ORCHID REVIEW. 20 
ment. A few Odontoglossums are now in bloom, and may be kept slightly 
drier than those: beginning to grow. Masdevallias must be very carefully 
watered. A few kinds are in bloom, of which the beautiful M. tovarensis 
is the best, and its pure white flowers are invaluable at this season. 
In the Intermediate House various things will require attention. Winter- 
flowering Cypripedes should be looked over as they pass out of bloom, and 
_ those that require repotting should be taken in hand as soon as they begin to 
grow. Miltonia vexillaria is growing actively, and should be well looked 
after. Avoid rapid fluctuations of temperature, over watering, and especially 
keep down thrips, or the flowers will be deficient in quality. Odontoglossum 
citrosmum should be kept very dry until the flower spikes appear, when a 
good watering may be given. Other occupants of the house must be treated 
according to their condition. The majority will still be at rest, but any that 
are growing should receive a moderate supply of water. 
In the Cattleya House the majority of the plants are at rest, aad should 
be very sparingly watered ; though a few that are growing or maturing the 
flower spikes should be placed in the warmest and lightest positions and 
receive slightly more water. Among the former may be mentioned Cattleya 
Warneri and C, intermedia, together with Lelia purpurata and crispa, and 
among the latter Cattleya Triane and Percivaliana. Lelia anceps and any 
others in bloom should be kept moderately dry, which helps to preserve the 
flowers. Ccelogyne cristata thrives well at the cool end of this house, and 
_will soon be pushing up its flower spikes. 
In the East Indian House many things are showing renewed activity. 
Dendrobiums are now in every stage of flower-production, a few being 
already out. Do not attempt to force them on, or the flowers will be 
deficient in quality. A succession of D. nobile and its hybrids and allies 
may be secured by bringing the plants on in batches. As the flower buds | 
begin to push, the water supply should be slightly increased. D. Phalaenopsis 
and its allies should receive a good rest, without being moved from the 
house, before growth re-commences. Species of Aérides, Saccolabium, 
and allied genera may be re-potted or top-dressed as signs of renewed 
growth become apparent. Efforts should be made to keep the atmosphere 
in a healthy condition, making due allowance for the weather outside. In 
the collection generally winter-treatment should continue to be given; any 
attempt at hurrying things on will only result in weakly growth, to the 
detriment of the plants hereafter. _ 
The busy season is now approaching, and it would be well to keep an 
eye on the supplies of potting and other materials, so that there shall be no 
delay when the proper season arrives. A little forethought at this period 
may prevent vexatious delays and injury to the plants hereafter. 
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