282 THE ORCHID REVIEW. (SEPTEMBER, 1913. 
Cattleya Fabia was originally raised by Messrs. James Veitch & Sons from 
C. labiata 2 and C. Dowiana aurea 3 , and received an Award of Merit from 
the R.H.S. in November, 1894, when it flowered for the first time. 
CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER. 
By J. T. BARKER, The West Hill Gardens, Hessle, E. Yorks. 
SHOULD the favourable conditions experienced for some time continue, the 
temperatures advised in previous Calendars may be maintained, but should 
the outside conditions change, and wet and cold weather prevail, the 
temperatures may be allowed to fall a degree or two in all departments. 
SHADING.—During the present month the plants should be inured to as 
much light and sun as possible. The blinds should only be used whenever 
the sun is powerful, and likely to scorch the plants. By these means the 
plants will become ripened, and produce more and better flowers than if 
grown under shady conditions. 
ATMOSPHERIC MOISTURE must be gradually reduced as the days shorten 
and the sun has less power, but in those houses where plants are growing 
a genial atmosphere may be maintained for the present month. 
VENTILATION at this season is of the greatest importance, as air 
combined with light is essential in the important process of ripening the 
newly-made growths. A soft, ill-ripened plant cannot withstand the 
changeable conditions of the winter months as well as one thoroughly 
matured. 
WaTERING.—The application of water to the roots will now require 
much consideration, as those plants that have completed their growths will 
only require sufficient to keep them plump and healthy, whilst those that 
are in full growth must have water applied to them whenever they become 
dry. 
WINTER QUARTERS.—With the advent of September we must prepare 
for the winter months, and the plants should be placed in their winter 
quarters, where a large number of plants have to be dealt with and room is 
limited ; this requires some forethought, so that the plants should not be 
handled more than is necessary. The glass should be thoroughly cleansed 
from all kinds of dirt and insect pests. Those plants which are partial to 
certain positions should always be placed in them. 
CYPRIPEDIUMS that are showing for flower should have their scapes 
neatly tied to stakes as soon as they become long enough, as, if they become 
twisted, they lose much of their beauty and utility. Any plants of the 
summer-flowering section that are in need of new rooting material may 
have attention as they pass out of bloom, using a compost as previously 
advised. 
DENDROBIUMS.—The season has been most favourable for the cultivation 
