364 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [DECEMBER, 1912. 
CaLANTHEs of the deciduous section, as they pass out of flower, should 
‘be placed in their resting quarters, and this should not be an out-of-the- 
‘way position, which generally means out of mind as well. They should be 
‘placed in a light position on a shelf where no water is likely to come in 
contact with them. A temperature of about 55° is a most suitable one to 
est them in, and no great fluctuations should be allowed, The late- 
“flowering varieties, such as C. Regnieri, Sanderiana, Williamsii, and the 
hybrids which flower in the New Year should receive every encouragement 
to develop their flower spikes. When the flowers are over they may be 
treated in the same manner as the preceding. 
MILTONIA VEXILLARIA and its hybrids at the present time need careful 
treatment, for, although in full growth, they must not be saturated with 
water, and only have it afforded them when they become dry. Ina saturated 
compost they lose their roots, and rarely if ever fully recover. The plants 
should occupy a light position in a house where a minimum temperature of 
55° is maintained at night, with a slightly higher temperature by day. The 
plants should be examined occasionally to ascertain if the leaves are folded 
together, and, if so, they must be carefully liberated, or the growths may 
become deformed. This generally occurs with weak or delicate plants. 
EPIDENDRUM VITELLINUM.—The late autumn-flowering variety of this 
useful Orchid is a most attractive and useful subject, and grows under 
precisely the same conditions as the original species. It delights in a well- 
ventilated structure where a cool intermediate temperature is maintained. 
Whilst in full growth, up to the time the pseudobulbs are fully developed, 
it requires copious supplies of water at the roots, but after flowering and 
during its resting season only sufficient is necessary to keep the pseudo- 
‘bulbs plump and the roots and leaves healthy. 
TRICHOPILIAS.—The lovely white Trichopilia fragrans is now in bloom, 
and its delightfully-scented flowers are suitable for any purpose. These 
plants require slightly more warmth during the winter months than is 
generally afforded to Odontoglossums, therefore, at this season, they are 
‘better accommodated at the coolest end of the cool Intermediate house. 
When in bloom, and until new growth commences, a moderate supply of 
water at the roots is all that is necessary. Those species which flower 
earlier in the year, such as T. suavis, T. coccinea, T. tortilis, T. Back- 
houseana, and others have now made up their growths, and must have only 
‘sufficient water to keep them from shrivelling. Trichopilias are best potted 
when new growth commences, using a compost similar to that for Odonto- 
glossums. They delight in a light position, but direct sunshine is most 
harmful. 
VANDAS.—Vanda teres and V. Hookeriana require different treatment 
from others of this family. The plants have now completed their season’s. 
