30 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [JANuARY, 1906, 
sepals and petals. It was imported eight years ago, and is now flowering ~ 
for the second time with the same character. 
Two interesting flowers sent from the collection of R. I. Measures, 
Esq., Cambridge Lodge, Camberwell, by Mr. Smith, are Paphiopedilum X 
Salus (concolor X Dayanum) and P. x Hera Cambridge Lodge var., the 
latter a very charming form. 
A box of flowers from the collection of J. J- Neale, Esq., of Penarth, — 
is sure to be interesting, for size and colour are not the only qualities 
demanded of candidates for admission there. On the present occasion Mr | 
Haddon sends a fine panicle of Seraphyta multiflora and flowers of 
Masdevallia muscosa, in each case panied by a photograph. Other 
rarities are Camaridium ochroleucum and Liparis longipes. The showier 
species are represented by Oncidium crispum, Forbesii and tigrinum, 
Dendrobium bigibbum, Masdevallia tovarensis, Epidendrum ciliare, Zygo- 
petalum Mackayi and pallidum, while the graceful Platyclinis Cobbiana 
completes a very interesting series. 
Among the Orchids which are making a brave show at the present time 
in many collections are Lelia anceps and L. autumnalis. 
PRESENT DAY ORCHID CULTURE. 
Mr. W. P. Bownp, of Gatton Park, Reigate, recently lectured at 
Beckenham on “ Present-day Orchid Culture.” Mr. Bound considers most 
Orchids as easily cultivated as “ Geraniums,” and predicts extended culture 
in all gardens where there are glass houses. Propagation is necessary to 
keep a collection vigorous. Beneficial changes are taking place, which 
simplifies the operation of potting. At Gatton, all baskets, perforated pots, 
&c., are being replaced by the ordinary every-day flower pot, and the potting 
is done more like that for other classes of plants. The feeding of Orchids is 
condemned in toto by Mr. Bound, but by his method of potting a more 
generous diet is afforded than heretofore. Instead of filling the pot two- 
thirds full of crocks, just one or two are placed in the bottom, then a 
quantity of fern-rhizomes are chopped, then a compost of two-fifths peat 
(and more of the fine is left in than formerly), two-fifths sphagnum, and 
one-fifth good Oak leaf, well broken up, and a sprinkle of small crocks, 
surfacing with chopped sphagnum, are what is allowed. 
The roots of the plants, whether fleshy or fibry, form a guide as to 
the compression of the soil about them. If fleshy, rather loose : if fibrous 
vice versa. Mr. Bound does not favour a north house for Odontoglots; any 
other aspect is preferable. Many questions were answered by the Jecturer, 
and at the close the hearty thanks of the meeting was accorded him for his 
very instructive and well-delivered lecture.—T.C., in Journal of Horticulture. 
