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growths, such as D. thyrsiflorum, D. densiflorum, and others of this class 
may be taken into the resting house and placed at the warmest end. They 
should not be kept so dry as those of the D. nobile section. The house in 
which these plants are rested should not at any time fall below 55°, or much 
harm may accrue. 
L#&LIA -ANCEPS, with its numerous varieties, should be thoroughly 
cleaned, the spikes neatly staked, and the plants placed in their flowering 
quarters, in a position where they will receive all the light possible, as they 
enjoy an abundance of light at all times. They may receive water at the 
roots whenever they become dry, but overhead syringing or spraying must 
now be discontinued. I do not advocate the use of the syringe during the 
winter months, as, owing to the water getting into the centres of young 
growths, it can easily be carried to excess, and much harm may be the 
result. 
ANGR2&CUMS.—Angrecum sesquipedale is the best known species of this 
interesting genus, and there are two varieties, one that flowers during the 
summer, and the other late in the autumn. These plants require the 
warmth of the East Indian house all the year round, and a reasonable 
amount of atmospheric moisture should be retained about them at. all 
seasons. They must not be allowed to remain dry for any length of time, 
but should have water whenever the sphagnum moss in which they are 
growing becomes. white for want of moisture. When growing in this 
material, and with free drainage, there is little danger of over-watering, but 
if a more substantial compost, composed of peat or osmunda fibre is used, 
special care must be taken, because of the risk of the foliage being affected with 
black spots. These conditions will also answer the requirements of any of 
the large-growing Angraecums, such as A. eburneum, A. Veitchii, and 
others of this class. There are other Angrecums, of the smaller-flowered 
section, which bloom during winter and early spring, and require the same 
conditions as regards heat and moisture. The miniature kinds are best 
suspended within a reasonable distance of the roof glass, and they succeed 
in shallow pans or baskets in a compost of sphagnum moss. Careful 
watering is necessary at all times, and a close observation must be 
kept for thrip, scale, and other insect pests, which quickly disfigure the 
leaves of these rather delicate plants. A. Sanderianum, I find, succeeds 
best grown down on the stage in a fairly humid position. 
PHAL4&NOPSIS.—The fine clear weather of the last few weeks has proved 
very beneficial to the plants of this genus, especially after the great 
amount of wet, cold, and sunless weather we have experienced this 
season. Shading, even in this department, should now be dispensed 
with, and the division occupied with these plants should on all 
suitable occasions be well ventilated in order to consolidate the newly-made 
