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number of those having no pseudobulbs, such as Cypripediums, Saccola- 
biums, Pescatoreas, Sobralias, Vandas, Phalenopses, Phaiuses, Masdevallias, 
Angreecums, and Aérides. None of these should be allowed to become too 
dry at the root, and on the other hand they should not be too freely watered 
—just enough onlyto keepthem plump and in a healthy condition is needed 
throughout the winter, and for this a surprisingly small amount will 
suffice. 
TEMPERATURES.—For the proper winter temperatures a few degrees 
lower than those mentioned last month may be allowed in very severe 
weather, but for all ordinary weather it will be best to adhere to those 
previously stated. I may here again mention the great advantage of using 
some rough outside covering for the glass during severe weather, as a means 
of maintaining the required degree of warmth with less fire heat. When 
this is done the conditions are generally more favourable to the plants, 
besides the additional advantage of a reduced bill for fuel. 
Pleione lagenaria and P. maculata, having passed out of flower, should 
now be re-panned in fresh compost, kept moist, and given a position in 
intermediate temperature near the glass, where they will start gently to 
grow. Many growers pot annually, but this is not absolutely necessary if 
the compost appears to be in a fair state of preservation, when a fresh top- 
dressing will suffice. 
Sophronitis grandiflora will soon be most effective. It is particularly 
fond of a comparatively shady and moist position, requiring only a short 
period of rest after blooming. It is best removed to intermediate tempera- 
ture during winter. 
Oncidium varicosum, another old favourite, is now blooming well. This, 
together with O. Forbesii and O. crispum, are best for a good hard rest 
during the winter months, in intermediate temperature, even at the expense 
of shrivelling somewhat. 
Cattleya labiata and C. Bowringiana are now in their beauty, and 
most invaluable they both are for this season. A moderate rest is essential 
for both after blooming, with no root disturbance for repotting purposes 
until early spring. The same remarks also apply to the beautiful C. 
Dowiana. Do not keep these autumn-flowering Cattleyas in a damp position 
immediately after blooming, or the damp may affect them, and the newly 
formed pseudobulb and leaf be lost. Be careful to remove the old flower 
sheath so that no moisture may lodge there. _Inattention to this may lead 
to decay at this point. 
Odontoglossum grande is also now very fine. It has hitherto been found 
good practice to grow this species in a rather generous compost, such as 
mixing ina little good loam. By employing all leaf soil I find they do 
plendidly, and I fancy the loam is no longer really essential. They do best 
