280 THE ORCHID REVIEW. 
ducing in all fifty-two blooms. It is now showing its spikes again, of 
which at present there are six, though others are expected. These have 
from eight to ten flowers on each, and soon will make a grand display. | 
may add that the place selected for this plant is in.the hottest corner of the 
East Indian house, near the roof glass. One thing specially to be studied 
in this mode of cultivation is to moisten the roots without drenching the 
foliage. Here the stems and roots are carefully watered two or three times 
a day during hot, sunny weather, but on dull days only once or twice, 
Vanda Sanderiana is subject to the attacks of a small species of brown 
scale, which, if not diligently sought after and eradicated, quickly disfigures 
its foliage. oi 
Angrecum Scottianum is a plant that does well hanging side by side 
with Vanda Sanderiana, and treated almost the same, the only difference 
being that it delights to have its foliage well syringed over at.closing time 
One important matter not to be neglected is to always keep the thin stems 
upright and tied firmly to the teak rods, so that the small roots, immediately 
they commence to grow, may have something substantial to cling to. 
Angrecum Scottianum is a lovely little gem, and, although a rare Orchid, _ 
is represented in many collections in this country, where in almost evety 
case it is highly appreciated. Under the above treatment our plant has 
done well, having grown above the teak rods, which will require to be 
lengthened, as previously advised for Vanda teres. 
Pachystoma Thompsonianum is another lovely Orchid, and a specimen 
plant well bloomed would be a grand object. Unfortunately no large 
importation has ever made its appearance in England, consequently it is | 
still very rare in collections. A plant has been in bloom here for the past 
month, and has been greatly admired by many Orchidists, its graceful — 
spike bearing flowers with pure white sepals and petals and a deep magenta 
lip, being exceedingly attractive. This beautiful plant being of West African | 
origin, and from a moderately low elevation, requires the hottest division © 
meet its cultural requirements. It succeeds admirably when grown me 
small shallow pan, and suspended close to the roof glass of the house, # 
the same time carefully attending to its necessities in the matter of walt 
cleanliness, &c. | 
| A plant difficult to preserve in a satisfactory condition for any grt 
length of time is Galeandra Devoniana. It is an Orchid which requit® 
exisa care and special individual treatment to bring and keep it in pene 
ee but When: well grown it assuredly compensates for all the “ 
owed upon it. So far as my observation goes, it appears that when 
plants have done blooming they should have a longer and more decided ! : 
— oo oa given. Care should also be taken not to — 
the tea Ea ciate growths until the new roots have 4 an 
, €y are very susceptible to damp at the base. S| 
