182 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [JUNE, 1913. 
conditions advised for flowering Orchids. When the flowers are faded the 
plants should receive sufficient water to keep the pseudobulbs plump and 
healthy. The drastic drying process, often called resting, is most 
debilitating, and not conducive to flowering. C. Dowiana, and its variety 
aurea, having now started into growth, may be placed in the warmest 
position in the house, and must receive generous treatment if the growth is 
to be satisfactory. These plants should be carefully watered until the 
flowers open, and when these fade should be treated as advised for 
C. Warscewiczii. C. Lueddemanniana (speciosissima) is another species 
that delights in the temperature of the warm Cattleya house, and may be 
‘treated in the same manner as those previously mentioned as _ regards 
repotting. It can be taken as a general rule to repot any Cattleyas, Lzelias, 
or Lzliocattleyas a few weeks after their flowering period, providing they 
-are making, or about to make new roots. C. Warneri and its hybrids grow 
under similar conditions to the preceding, and the earliest plants will be 
producing flowers. 
La ias.--By this time the roots of L. anceps, L. albida and other 
-winter-flowering Orchids will have obtained a good hold in the new 
-compost which was afforded early in the present year. As they delight in 
abundance of light, air, and sun heat, the plants should be inured to it from 
the commencement of their growth. These Lelias dislike artificial heat or a 
.close atmosphere, but revel in a humid atmosphere with plenty of sun heat 
and air, both day and night. Under these conditions they will make strong 
‘hard pseudobulbs, with thick leathery leaves, and produce flower spikes 
in abundance at a later period. Syringing or spraying with tepid soft 
-water overhead, both morning and evening, whenever the weather is bright, 
is highly beneficial, as the foliage and rooting material soon dries under 
these conditions. The plants should not receive an excess of moisture at.the 
roots, but sufficient to keep the compost moist and the bulbs and leaves 
healthy. L. monophylla is a little gem that is now producing its flower 
spikes in the Cool house, and should be kept well up to the light, but a 
position where they will dry quickly must be avoided. It may receive 
abundance of moisture at the roots, but must be carefully shaded from 
sunshine. Should repotting be necessary it may be done after flowering.- 
L#&LIOcATTLEYAS.—The remarks made respecting the two preceding 
genera are also applicable to these, and need not be repeated. The 
majority are of easy culture. 
MILTonIas.—Few plants produce flowers in such abundance as 
Miltonia vexillaria, and where grown in quantity their flowers may be 
-enjoyed throughout the summer months. Plants that flowered early will 
have passed out of bloom, and should be afforded a short rest. Nothing 
-should now be done to induce growth, for the longer the period of rest this 
