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growing, has become decomposed, it should be replaced with fresh. In 
removing the plants into larger baskets, great care must be taken in 
separating the roots from whatever they may have been clinging to, not to 
injure them. When well cultivated, few Orchids are more admired than 
these, and they certainly deserve all the care that can be bestowed upon 
them. For further cultural directions I cannot do better than ‘refer the 
numerous readers of the ORCHID REVIEW back to page 80, where a descrip- 
tion is given of the method adopted for their culture by Mr. W. H. Young, 
at Clare Lawn, East Sheen, which has been attended with great success, 
Among other plants that are grown to perfection at Clare Lawn, Ccelogyne 
pandurata may be mentioned. A splendid example was exhibited at the 
Royal Horticultural Society meeting on March 14th, which was deservedly 
awarded a Cultural Commendation. This beautifully grown plant, with 
its peculiar green and black flowers, was very attractive. I must admit that 
up to the present, I have failed to grow, or even to keep this Orchid in any- 
thing like respectable condition, for any length of time, but through the 
kindness of Mr. Young in giving me the following information, I hope in 
future to succeed. When the plant in question was first imported it was 
placed in an ordinary teak basket, with very little material to root into; the 
leading bulb quickly started to grow, and the young growth soon found its 
way over the side of the basket. Immediately the roots appeared at the 
base of the young growth, the plant, basket and all, was placed in a long 
and narrow teak basket, which was well drained. The material used was 
peat and moss in equal proportions, laid loosely over the crocks and well 
watered. The plant was placed on the open lattice stage in the stov® 
amongst foliage plants, and kept moist at all times, when the roots speedily 
took possession of the new compost, and the plant flourished luxuriantly- 
A very pretty and interesting Orchid when in bloom is Phaius tuberculosus- 
Unfortunately it is often met with in a languishing condition. From ” 
own observation the principal causes of failure has been neglect in aie 
the plants free from insect pests. When once these obtain a footing low 
down in the young growths it seems almost impossible to completely 
eradicate them. Immediately the new growths commence to unfold thett 
leaves, they must be thoroughly examined every day for thrips, and if & 
Should make their appearance, keep the plants under strict supervision af 
considerable time. No pains should be spared in getting rid of them, 
once neglected failure will be the result. Cleanliness is especially — 
in the cultivation of this plant, and when properly attended to pt 
respect, it is tolerably easy to grow. It may be grown in pots oF ion i 
pans, two-thirds filled with drainage, over which place a thick tet 
sphagnum moss, then a layer of mixed peat and moss, upo ee ing 
plants should be placed. Finally fill up to the rhizome with clean ™ 
sphagnum. A hot moist and shady corner of the East Indian hous€ 
