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those of the winter-blooming kinds which are passing out of flower 
may be looked over to see if they require repotting, which operation 
may be safely taken in hand soon after the flowers are cut. The best 
time for this, as’ for nearly all Orchids, is just when they begin to 
grow, as the new roots then immediately take possession of the compost. 
The pots should be well drained, and extra care should be taken in 
watering for a time, though they must not be allowed to remain dry 
for long. Lycastes should be kept rather dry at present, with the 
exception of those throwing up their flowers, as L. Skinneri. Several 
of them will repay any attention bestowed on them, as they are very 
effective when grown well. Miltonia vexillaria is in a state of active 
growth, and should be well looked after, as upon this its successful 
flowering hereafter depends. A damp, ill-ventilated atmosphere and 
fluctuations of temperature should be guarded against, and care should 
be taken not to over-water the plants. Keep a sharp look out for 
thrips, which soon work much mischief, and if their presence is detected 
give a slight fumigation with Richards’ XL.All. | Odontoglossum 
citrosmum should be kept very dry until the flower spikes begin to 
show themselves, when a good watering may be given. Other occupants 
of this house must be treated in accordance with their condition, 
growing or resting, the former requiring rather more water than the 
latter. No attempt should be made to hurry on those which are 
resting, for a period of rest and recuperation is beneficial, and they 
will start with increased vigour when their proper season arrives. 
Most of the occupants of the Cattleya house are at rest, and should 
be very sparingly watered, but a few are either growing or pushing 
up their flower spikes, and should be placed in the warmest and lightest 
positions in the house, and receive slightly more water. Among those 
now growing are Cattleya Warneri and intermedia, together with Lelia 
crispa and purpurata, while Cattleya Triane and Percivaliana are 
maturing their buds. Lelia anceps and any others in bloom should be 
kept moderately dry, which helps to preserve their flowers. Ccelogyne 
cristata thrives well at the cool end of this house, and will soon be 
producing its charming flowers. Care should be taken not to wet 
them, as they are very liable to become spotty if this is not guarded 
against. It is one of the most beautiful Orchids we have. 
In the East Indian house there is more to be done, for many things 
are showing renewed activity. The Dendrobiums are now in every 
stage of flower-production, some being already out and others rapidly 
pushing on their buds. Do not attempt to force them on, or the 
flowers will be deficient in quality. A succession may be ensured by 
bringing them on in batches. If early flowers are required some of 
