148 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [May, 1912. 
and mode of flowering, producing pendant flowering racemes in the way of 
a Stanhopea, therefore should be cultivated in shallow teak wood baskets, 
using a compost as for Cattleyas. The taller species are best grown in 
ordinary flower pots, and the dwarfer growers, such as C. tigrinum, in 
shallow pans suspended from the roof. During hot weather their 
surroundings should be kept constantly moist by light syringings. 
CG@LOGYNE PANDURATA, should it require repotting, may have attention 
as it passes out of bloom, using the same compost as advised for C. cristata 
last month. 
VANDA C@RULEA is an Orchid which a great many are not as successful 
with as they would wish, and the present is a good time to repot any that 
may require it. The compost I recommend consists of equal parts of 
osmunda fibre, sphagnum moss, and half-decayed oak leaves. Pot the 
plants moderately firmly, and water carefully until the new roots are well 
established in the fresh compost. This species needs very little shade, and 
must have a supply of fresh air at all seasons, and when in full growth will 
stand a fairly high temperature, providing air is accompanied with it. I 
find a warm Intermediate house is suitable to grow it in, and when at rest 
they must be exposed to all the light possible, and be kept fairly dry. 
ONCIDIUMS, as they pass out of flower and commence to grow, may 
have attention as regards repotting, using a compost as for Odontoglossums, 
with a more liberal supply of half-decayed oak leaves. After repotting 
they may be thoroughly cleaned and returned to their respective houses, 
according to their requirements. 
GENERAL REMARKS.—This is, perhaps, the busiest month in the whole 
year to the Orchid cultivator, as work will, in many cases, seem to come on 
much faster than it can be got through, but perseverance will do wonders. 
In repotting, try to catch every plant at the proper time, so that the check 
it receives is as slight as possible, as time lost can never be regained. 
Continue to exercise the greatest diligence in the eradication of all pests, 
and be scrupulous and thorough in attending to the wants of the plants. 
Maintain a healthy and sweet atmosphere within all the houses, and under 
such measures success will be sure to crown your efforts. 
ES OSI 
SOCIETIES. 
RoyaL HorricutTura.. 
A MEETING was held at the Royal Horticultural Hall, Vincent Square, 
Westminster, on March 1gth, when there was a good display of Orchids, 
including seven medal groups, but only three subjects figured in the list of 
Awards. 
Orchid Committee present: J. Gurney Fowler, Esq. (in the Chair), and 
Messrs. Jas. O’Brien (hon. sec.), Gurney Wilson, F. M. Ogilvie, T. 
