92 THE ORCHID REVIEW. 
admirably during the winter months, where they must be kept compar. 
tively dry, only enough water being given to prevent excessive shrivelling, 
Ccelogyne cristata and its pure white variety, hololeuca, are among 
the best winter-flowering Orchids we have, and certainly deserve every cate 
and attention we are capable of bestowing upon them. For cutting ani 
decorative purposes their value cannot be over-estimated. It is nowa gool 
time to Te-pot any over-grown specimens, or any that require to be broken wp 
and made into smaller plants, using good turfy loam, fibrous peat, and moss, 
in equal proportions. Unless re-potting be absolutely necessary for thes 
plants, do not disturb their roots in any way, but rather, if in good health, 
allow them to remain as they are. When growth is in full progress, in no 
case should they be stinted for water, as anything approaching drynessat 
the root during this stage of growth will be detrimental to their well doing, 
C. cristata delights in plenty of light, but not actual sunshine, and the codl 
end of the Cattleya house is the proper place for it the whole year round. 
In large and varied collections the principal work now requiring attentiot 
is potting, cleaning, and re-arranging the plants. Before commencing the 
latter process, the roof glass should be well washed both inside and out 
There are many plants that require potting at this season. Those that 
grow in the hottest houses may be taken in hand first, but if time can be 
spared, a few of the cool Odontoglossums that require more root room, and 
those that have just done flowering, may be either re-potted. or top-dresse: 
On no account disturb any Orchid unless absolutely necessary. If there be 
any suspicion of the soil being in an unsatisfactory condition below, cate 
fully pick it all out down to the drainage, and well wash the crocks with sol 
tepid water to remove any accumulation of dirt, allowing the roots and 
crocks to become thoroughly dry before giving fresh material. 
ORCHID PORTRAITS. 
BOTANICAL MAGAZINE. 
TRICHOPILIA SANGUINOL 
Hartweg from Ecuador 
has been Cultivated ma 
winter. The Specific na 
j : a db 
ENTA, Rchb. f.; an interesting species ie 
in 1845, and said not to have been since foul ip 
ny years at Kew, in the cool house, eke 
me is twice wrongly spelt “ sanguinea”; t. 72°" 
GARDENERS’ CHRONICLE. a 
CyNorcuis GRANDIFLORA, Ridl.; the distinct Madagascar terrest 
Orchid noted at P- 59 of our last issue ; February 18th, p. 197, fig. 29 
ILLUSTRATION HORTICOLE. 
ODONTOGLossuM RAMOSISsIMUM, Lindl., var. cazLesTE, L. Lind. 
