304 THE ORCHID REVIEW. (Ocroper, 1913. 
CATTLEYA DOWIANA AUREA. 
THIS magnificent Cattleya, undoubtedly the finest in the genus, is 
unfortunately, not the easiest to cultivate, but from observations of plants 
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in different collections and from my own experience, I am convinced that its 
reputation for being shy flowering is due to a wrong system of culture. 
The ideal position for this Orchid is to suspend it at the warmest end of 
the Cattleya house, only a few inches from the roof glass, and in as sunny 
a position as possible, taking care to give it throughout the year as much 
Fig. 59. CatTrLeya DowIANA AUREA. 
light as possible, shading only for a few hours in July and August when the 
sun is shining directly upon the plant. It should never be subjected to a 
lower temperature than 55° Fahr., and during the growing season a humid 
atmosphere is very necessary. 
Another important point in the cultivation of this Orchid is to keep it 
in a fresh and sweet compost, and for this reason I consider that repotting 
every alternate year is of absolute necessity, this operation being best 
performed when the plant, after flowering and resting, is pushing forth new 
