FEBRUARY, 1912.] THE ORCHID REVIEW. 53 
BULBOPHYLLUMS and CIRRHOPETALUMS may be shifted into larger 
receptacles as soon as they commence to make new roots, using the compost 
recommended for Miltonias. These interesting plants should be grown in 
every collection, as their quaint flowers arouse a great deal of interest, and 
to many people are more attractive than some of the more showy species. 
Pests of all descriptions must be continually looked for, the different 
remedies being brought into action whenever they are found to be present. 
SHADING.—In many places it will have been found already necessary to 
shade the Cool houses, and to put shading over such plants as Aérides, 
Phalenopsis, Angreecums, Cypripediums, Zygopetalums, and others that 
are likely to have their leaves disfigured by the sun’s rays; also any plants 
which have recently been repotted. Here we do not find it necessary to 
bring shading into general use until the beginning of March, but it is 
desirable to have everything put into proper order by the time it will be 
required, so I would recommend that these matters have attention at once. 
I do not recommend painting the glass, but prefer blinds (lath roller for 
preference) to any of the so-called mixtures for painting on the glass. It is 
advisable, however, that the ends and sides of the houses should be painted. 
GENERAL REMARKS.—It should be the aim of every cultivator at this 
season to keep his plants as quiet as possible, not to push them into growth; 
as we are not yet out of the winter. Growth will be much finer, more’ 
solid, and better in every way if developed under the extra light from the 
sun, and consolidated as made. I would urge my readers to study the 
smallest details, even the crocking of the pots and pans, as it is by this 
means that success is attained. Watering the plants must be done 
judiciously and with caution, bearing in mind that it is easier to make the 
compost too wet than it is to get it se again. 
SOCIETIES. 
RoyaL HorvTIcuLTurRAL. 
A MEETING of the Committees was held at the Royal Horticultural Hall, 
Vincent Square, Westminster, on December 19th, 1911, when the exhibits 
were limited to plants submitted for awards. Some very interesting 
Orchids were shown, and the awards consisted of two F sumer 
Certificates and four Awards of Merit. 
Orchid Committee present : Harry J. Veitch, Esq. (in the Chiais). ant 
Messrs. J. O’Brien (Hon. Sec.), J. Gurney Fowler, C. J. Lucas, W. Bolton, 
A. Dye, H. G. Alexander, J. E. Shill, W. H. Hatcher, J. Charlesworth, T. 
ITEP BES ts McBean, F. J. Hanbury, Gurney Wilson, and C. H. Curtis. 
FIRST-CLASS CERTIFICATES. 
CYPRIPEDIUM RoyaL SOVEREIGN (Hera robustum xX Urania, var. 
Martin Cahuzac).—A very distinct and handsome hybrid, having the dorsal 
