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variety ecalcarata, Rchb. f. (Rchb. Fl. Germ. xili.-xiv. p. 115), which w 
based upon Orchis peloria, Lam. (Encycl. Meth. Suppl. iv. p. 179), a 
-described as long ago as 1816. It was sent to Lamarck by M. de Fouc 
Inspector of Forests, who found it in a meadow in the environs of Vil 
‘Cotterets, in the Department of Aisne, France, growing among ‘‘O 
‘conopsea,”” as the plant was then called. Lamarck observed that 
resembled O. conopsea perfectly in habit, form of leaves, disposition of t 
flowers, as well as in their colour and fragrance, and was probably onlyan — 
accidental variety of it. The one sent by Mr. Bode agrees equally well, — 
-except that the flowers are pure white. Thus it is a spurless condition of — 
-G. conopsea var. alba, with which it was found. 
A spurless form of Orchis maculata was found at Corsham, near 
-eastern end of the Box Tunnel, in July, 1889, and another at Posto 
Peterchurch, Hereford, in June, 1893. R. A.R. 
CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS FOR JULY. 
By W. P. Bounp, Gatton Park, Reigate. 
“THE principal work this month is to see that all the houses are kept we 
charged with moisture, and the inmates free from insect pests. Mu 
vigilance is necessary, both to see that the plants are clean and also th: 
‘the growths are not retarded in any way. It is a very good plan to tu 
the houses over periodically. One can easily imagine that all is well till 
turn-over takes place, when it is often found that insects have raided a 
growth or growths, which could not be observed from the pathways. 
consider time well spent in turning over the plants as often as possible, < 
when doing this the young growths may be tied and roots guided to come 
to the compost instead of going over the pots. Washing the pots also gives : 
‘the general appearance of the house that of being smart and well kept, 
Although I know that many consider the greening of a pot helpful, I much 
‘prefer to have all pots clean. : 
EPIDENDRUM PRISMATOCARPUM.—This grand old Orchid will soon 
-out of flower, and any plants that require doing up should be attended 
soon after the spikes are removed. It is not desirable to disturb t 
-often, but when the material has become soured and worn out, they 
be shaken out and repotted, otherwise deterioration will soon be ap 
When this is done let the plant be well overhauled, removing any b@ 
leafless bulbs, then the plant will go for several seasons with just an ann 
‘resurfacing. The compost should consist of two parts of very good fibrou 
peat to one part of sphagnum, with some sand and small crocks added. 
good drainage is essential, filling the pots rather more than one- -third of 
their depth. Pot moderately firmly, keeping the base of the lea¢ 
growth and the surface of the compost about level with the rim of the 
