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this colour on the front lobe of the lip is mentioned in the text. We have 
not seen a living flower, and do not know where the plant is now. Among 
varieties with white sepals and petals but a coloured lip may be mentioned, 
the varieties franconvillensis (O. R., i. p. 268), Wigan’s var. (O. R., ix. p. 349), 
White Queen (0. R., xi. p. 266), Frau Otto Beyrodt (O. R., xii. p. 245), 
and Our Queen (O. R., xiii. p. 246), while the variety Mrs. E. Ashworth 
(O. R., v. p. 255) has blush white flowers with a tinge of yellow on the disc 
of the lip and a small lilac blotch in front. At last we appear to have a 
true albino, which is a great acquisition. It will take a long time to 
propagate a stock of it by division, but why not try to raise a batch of 
self-fertilized seedlings? Experience teaches us that albinos usually come 
true from seed. 
CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS FOR AUGUST. 
By W. C. Price, Oakdene, West Didsbury. 
GENERAL REMARKS.—A sufficient quantity of polypodium fibre should be 
prepared, ready for mixing when wanted for potting the Odontoglossums at 
the end of this month. All boilers and hot-water pipes and fittings should 
be thoroughly overhauled this month, and if any repairs are needed, the 
order should be given at once to the firm chosen, as the Horticultural hot- 
water fitters are, as a rule, very busy at this time of year, and unless the 
order is given in good time you may have to wait until the cold nights are 
here before the work is done. Whether repairs are needed or not it is 
advisable to empty the boiler and flush it out, as there is bound to be an 
accumulation of sediment. Give all flues and chimneys a thorough cleaning, 
so that a clean start can be made for the autumn and winter. During the 
season, when the boilers are much used, the flues should be cleaned out 
every week, as by having a clear draught you can keep a_ steadier 
heat, thereby saving fuel. We find that good sectional boilers are the best 
kind to use. They are easy to clean and very economical, as you can get 
the heat up very quickly and lower it as quickly when required. There is 
also the advantage of being able to see all round them, as they do not 
require to be covered in with brickwork. The houses should also be over- 
hauled, and all cracked and broken glass renewed. Any rafters or wood- 
work that are decayed should be taken out and replaced with new. If any 
of the houses require re-painting they should be done now, so that every- 
thing is nice and cosy for the winter. 
The general growing conditions should continue as advised last month. 
Every effort should be made to induce the plants to make free and vigorous 
growths and bulbs, for without these no Orchid is ever seen at its best when 
in flower. To attain this end it is necessary to give strict attention to the 
ventilation, shading, heat, and moisture, also to cleanliness from insects. 
