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than the others aforementioned, particularly the large imported pieces. — 
keep up the stock of any special variety, it is absolutely necessary to pro 
gate it from the eyes, or from the aerial growths, and we have 
successfully worked up a batch of a white variety in this way, from ay 
small plant, and without the plants ever being in a lower winter temperat 
than 55°. 
Mexican La.ias.—Before the end of the month shading will also 1 
longer required on these plants. These Lzlias require at all seasons ané 
atmosphere, and particularly now when the season’s growth is near 
completion, and with the discontinuance of shading. Plants of 
anceps are rooting strongly, and sending up their flower spikes, and un 
the peculiar treatment that they enjoy will require to be liberally wate 
MILTONIA VEXILLARIA.—These plants are now becoming active age 
and the present month is a good time to repot them. A compost of. 
sphagnum moss, half good Orchid peat, with a good sprinkling of silvers 
and oak leaves will be found reliable. Miltonias belong to those Orel 
which do not show any signs of exhaustion after years of cultivation, be 
in this respect like the Odontoglossums, to which they are closely 4 
Intermediate house treatment during the winter, and Cool house treatn m 
during the summer, meets the requirements of M. vexillaria. There s¢ 
to be some difficulty in getting the Miltonias to cross with the Odonto be 
glossums, but it is just possible that this cross may yet be made, Mie 
interesting departure with great possibilities can be predicted. 
strong rooters and gross feeders, so that they must receive ample root 10: 
and, for Orchids, a rich rooting medium. A compost of good turfy 
peat and leaf mould, mixed with broken crocks, small pieces of charcoal ¢ 
sand will be suitable. The pots should be thoroughly well drain 
large quantities of water will be required. Sobralias are quick grows 
and are easily propagated by dividing the plant when repotting, an 9 
of some difficulty, owing to the mass of intertwined roots. Some §™ 
feed this plant with liquid manure when well rooted and in full grow 
this can be recommended as being especially beneficial when the plan 
not been disturbed for some time, and the compost is getting worn. 
STAKING.—One must be constantly on the look out for growths 
inclined to become top heavy. Cattleya, Dendrobium, and other gt 
which may be too heavy and succulent to stand alone, should 
temporary tie up to sticks, to be more neatly tied later, when the gr0¥ 
finished and ripened. It is somewhat annoying to discover a fine pt 
growth bent in the middle and the tip of the leaf hanging down. 
INSECT PEsts.— By far my worst enemy is thrip. This, I a 
