54° ' THE ORCHID REVIEW, 
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plants may be rested in the Cattleya house, and less water will be requitl 
at the roots. — 
Another Orchid now starting into growth is Dendrobium chry 
which delights in hot, moist treatment. This plant succeeds well sll 
grown in a teak basket, hanging close to the roof glass. If any of 
plants require re-basketing, or top-dressing, it should now be attended, 
allowing plenty of drainage, and about an inch of sphagnum moss only 
root into. Water must be very sparingly used until the young roots hate 
a firm hold, or the new growths will probably damp off. But when ti 
plant is in full growth liberal supplies may be given and continued until te 
flowers fade. The plant will then be at rest, and water should be | 
withheld. This variety should be kept in the East Indian house the W a 
year round. ; 
In the Cattleya or Intermediate house Cattleya gigas and C. Wi q 
will be starting into growth, and should be placed at the warmest end of: 
house, close to the roof glass; as it is very important to give them all : 
light possible at this season, in order to bloom them successfully. If sd 
sun be bright and powerful while the plants are making their growths, tht 
must be shaded with some thin material, to prevent the young leaves free 
being scorched and becoming unsightly. At first very little water $ ould 
given, but as the stems lengthen the amount may be eradually increase 
Avoid keeping the plants in a saturated condition; an occasional drying” 
the compost will keep it from getting sour, and thus prevent the | 
from decaying. When sufficiently dry give the plants a thorough soakiny 
and as the growths mature gradually reduce the amount of water until ae 
enough is given to prevent shrivelling. a 
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Cattleya Dowiana and its variety aurea will also be grow!mé: 
requires a few degrees more heat than C. gigas: otherwise the above a 
tions will suit it admirably. — 
It is now the best time of year to examine some of the Mito 
M. spectabilis, and its variety, Moreliana, M. stellata, M. Bluntii, and ote 
and to give more root room to those that require it. Any of the plat ‘ibs 
have grown bare in the centre may be broken up, cutting away all uscie= ‘gith 
and dead roots. In repotting them, use shallow pans, well drained § a 
small pieces of broken bricks and cracks. Keep the plants well elevated “at 
the rim of the pot. Miltonias do not seem to appreciate peat, ta 
as the young roots touch it they rot off. Sphagnum moss mixed W 
broken pieces of crock suits them much better. After repotting, Pee 
With copper wire any pieces that be loose, as they will never succeed z 
firmly fixed. They should always be kept 
may be given when the flower- 
and shadiést part of the Cattle 
moderately moist, but more ™ 
spikes appear. Place the plants in the . 
ya house. - 
In this structure also Miltonia vexillaria and’ M. Schroederian@ | 
