108 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [APRIL, 1910.- 
Use pots large enough to last them at least two years, as they do not like being 
disturbed too often. Place a crock over the hole at the bottom of the pot,. 
and then alternately a piece of limestone and loam from the bottom of the- 
pot till the process of potting is completed. Pot moderately firmly, and 
when rooted into the compost give copious supplies of water. They should. 
never be allowed to get dry at the root, which is the cause of so many 
failing to grow them satisfactorily. The old idea of keeping them dry 
through the winter is a great mistake, as it weakens the plant, and before it 
can regain its vigour it is time to dry them off again. Consequently the- 
plant gives up in disgust and simply dwindles away. 
CALANTHES of the deciduous section will now be pushing new growths, 
and should be repotted. We find that they grow well ina compost consist- 
ing of two parts fibrous loam and one each of Osmunda fibre and sphagnum: 
moss, with plenty of silver sand to keep it open. They can either be potted 
singly, or, if a large plant is required, four or five of the newest bulbs can 
be put into one pot, and placed round the centre, with the young growths. 
facing outwards. The pots should be about half filled with drainage, and: 
the compost pressed in moderately firmly. Give them a good watering with 
a rose can to settle the compost, but afterwards, until well rooted, they will 
require very little, for if overwatered at this stage they are liable to get the 
black spot, which is to be avoided. The old bulbs, if placed close together 
in a box or pan with a Itttle sphagnum moss, will soon send out young 
growths, and can then be potted up and placed with the others. We find 
that they grow remarkably well in the Dendrobium house, being placed at 
one end where they can be shaded more, and do not get sprayed so much as. 
the Dendrobiums. If there is no room for them in the Orchid houses, they 
will do exceedingly well either in the ordinary plant stove, or in a melon pit 
where they can have a little shade. 
CGLOGYNE CRISTATA and its varieties are now making new growths, and. 
should be repotted if requiring it. Any plant that is in good condition need 
not be disturbed, if the compost is good and sweet. Simply turn any 
portion of the plant that is projecting over the side of the pan, and peg it 
down with the lead facing towards the centre of the pan. Any that require 
repotting should be shaken right out, and all back bulbs except the four 
behind the young growth should be cut away, afterwards placing as many 
leading portions together in a pan according to the size of the specimen: 
wanted. We use rather large pans, about half filled with drainage, and a 
compost consisting of one-third each of fibrous loam, peat, and sphagnum. 
moss, broken up roughly, and well mixed together. They should be potted 
firmly, and afterwards they should have a good watering with a fine rose, 
and be placed at the warm end of the Intermediate house. They should be- 
kept well shaded, and well sprayed, which will be sufficient water for them: 
