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have the water supply at the roots slightly reduced, also much less moisture 
in the atmosphere will suffice. Too much water at this season may be the 
means of the plants receiving a check, whereby many valuable leaves may 
be lost, which will greatly disfigure an otherwise beautiful specimen. These 
plants should be gradually inured to more light and air on all favourable 
occasions. In order to carry our plants safely through the winter months 
it is necessary that they should be prepared by consolidating their growths 
as much as possible, and although the present season has been most 
favourable for fine, clean, healthy growths, we should not forget that we 
may have a severe winter before us. 
VANDA C@RULEA will now be in its beauty, and where a house can be 
devoted to its culture is a most delightful subject. As the plants pass out 
of bloom they should be rested, receiving air on all favourable opportunities 
and plenty of light at all seasons. The now-plentiful Renanthera 
Imschootiana succeeds under the same conditions as V. coerulea, and this 
bright and useful summer-flowering Orchid is a most valuable subject for 
summer shows, and where cut flowers are required in quantity is much 
appreciated. 
TRICHOPILIAS.—The different species which flower in the summer 
months, as T. Backhouseana, suavis, coccinea and others may have new 
rooting material, should they be in need of it. They succeed best grown in 
shallow pans, suspended from the roof of the Intermediate house, and a 
similar compost to that used for Cattleyas will answer their requirements. 
GENERAL REMARKS.—Once more we have reached that season of the 
year when our thonghts and attention must be given to the safe keeping of 
the plants through the winter months. No detail should be considered too 
trivial to claim our attention, as all these small matters make for success. 
Everything that forethought can suggest, such as the heating apparatus, on 
which so much depends, should be placed in an efficient state of repair, as it 
is at the most critical periods that breakdowns occur. The roofs of the houses 
should also be made watertight, as a valuable plant is of more consequence 
than a few panes of glass. In smoky districts the roof glass of the houses 
should be made scrupulously clean, to admit all the light possible, as light is 
an essential factor in the cultivation of all plants under artificial conditions. 
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SOCIETIES. 
RoyAL HORTICULTURAL. 
THE usual fortnightly meeting was held at the Royal Horticultural Hall, 
Vincent Square, Westminster, on August 12th, when there was a rather 
small display of Orchids, and the awards consisted of four medals, two 
Awards of Merit, and one Cultural Commendation. 
Orchid Committee present: J. Gurney Fowler, Esq. (in the Chair), 
