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growing quarters. In the case of the Cattleyas, top dressed, or repotted, as 
the case may demand, and again placed along side of those species 
previously done, and which are now growing and rooting freely, and 
requiring nothing more than to be left alone, revelling in warmth, light, and 
moisture, until growth is completed. Regarding the Lelias, of which 
L. purpurata and L. tenebrosa are conspicuous, the same words may be 
used. Likewise the Dendrobiums, a few of which flower at this season, 
giving a great effect by lending lightness and grace, and forming a contrast 
as it were to the more heavy flowers of Cattleyas and Lelias. I refer to 
such species as D. crystallinum, D. Bensonz, D. transparens, D. Boxallu, 
D. thrysiflorum, and D. suavissimum. 
Miltonia vexillaria will now be passing out of flower, and must also have 
immediate attention in cultural matters, delay being dangerous to this 
species. I think I previously mentioned February as a very good time for 
repotting. Another time is immediately after flowering, which is now. 
Like most other Miltonias, they are continually growing, therefore a rest 
in the strict sense of the word is neither required nor desirable. They 
must at all times, however, be watered rather moderately, a soddened state 
at the root being particularly distasteful to the whole genus, frequently 
causing the foliage to decay at the apex and black spots to appear. 
Miltonias, I think all excepting M. Roezlii, do fairly well ina Cool Orchid 
house, but are better in the long run if occupying intermediate temperature, 
where the last-named also succeeds. They are all fond of light positions, 
and should be placed in such on the stage, or grown in pans and suspended. 
Yellow thrip is a great enemy, and if the pest cannot be dislodged by 
fumigation, tobacco powder should be dusted down the axils of the 
leaves. 
Chysis bractescens is a noble Orchid when its flowers are produced in 
large trusses, which is the case only when the pseudobulbs are large them- 
selves. It is an easy species to succeed with when newly imported, but, 
like some few others, will deteriorate if not given a treatment meeting its 
requirements in a reasonable degree. It will do well and last for a longer 
or shorter period treated as an intermediate Orchid, but does far better 
eventually if grown with the Dendrobiums when making its growth, and 
resting with them afterwards. It is best accommodated in baskets, and 
delights in a liberal supply of water when growing. 
Czlogyne Dayana having flowered may be shifted into larger baskets or 
pans. This beautiful garland Orchid is always greatly admired, its long 
drooping racemes adding variation to the already long list of Orchids that 
bloom in May and June. It is not a difficult Orchid to cultivate, and may 
be treated either as an intermediate or stove plant. It delights in liberal 
_ waterings when growing, and comparative drought when resting. 
