368 THE ORCHID REVIEW. (DECEMBER, 1913. 
compost moist should be given. Any that are in need of new rooting 
material should be attended to as soon as the new roots are seen to be 
pushing from the base of the pseudobulbs. The general repotting of this 
genus is best deferred until after the flowers fade, as at that season 
numerous roots push out from the base of the newly-made pseudobulbs, 
and the compost being kept on the dry side induces the plant to take a rest. 
There are numerous Cattleyas, Leliocattleyas, Sophrocattleyas, 
Brassocattleyas, and plants of similar nature, which are in various stages 
of growth, and must have water afforded them with discretion during the 
dull days of the present month, when evaporation is at its very lowest 
point. Care should be taken in maintaining the temperature at the 
desired point, as the roots of this family are of a sensitive nature, and, 
like all Orchid roots, are easily injured by a chill or excessive moisture. 
The atmosphere of the house in which the flowering plants are ering may 
with safety be kept on the dry side at this season. 
CALANTHES.—As varieties of the Calanthe vestita section pass out of 
flower the plants should be placed in a dry position, close to the roof of a 
Warm house, where the light will assist to mature the pseudobulbs. 
Water must be withheld till after the plants are repotted in the spring. 
VANDA TERES, having now completed its growth, and the tips of the 
roots being sealed over, should be allowed a long season of rest, affording 
only sufficient water to prevent shrivelling. They should receive all the 
light possible, in a house having an intermediate temperature. — V. 
Hookeriana and the hybrid V. Joaquimiz should: remain in the Warm 
house until their growth is completed. V. Amesiana, Kimballiana, and 
Watsonii, whilst pushing their flower-spikes, should have the compost kept 
moist, but the supply of water should be reduced as soon as the flowers 
expand, which will keep them a longer time in good condition. ‘When 
their flowering period is over only sufficient water should be given to 
prevent shrivelling. These plants need a long rest, and are capable of 
withstanding considerable drought without injury. 
GENERAL REMARKS.—The chief aim of the cultivator at this season 
should be to keep those plants which are at rest practically dormant, and 
those that are in a growing state slowly progressing. Growth will be slow 
at this season, and nothing will be gained in the end by pushing it. The 
cleansing of the plants and the house will take up considerable time, and 
should be brought to a conclusion as speedily as possible, so that with the 
new year we may be able to deal with matters as they come to hand. I 
will close my remarks for the year with what I consider the cardinal 
points of our practice, namely the careful use of the water-pot, cleanliness 
in all things, a supply of fresh air to the plants whenever possible, and 
persistent watchfulness against insect and other pests. 
