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be known and made use of, for it is then that Orchids grow so freely and 
give so little trouble, Instances of the above are frequently occurring to me 
in my practice; here are a few of them. It is of course well known that 
_Aérides Fieldingii and A. crispum are intermediate growing kinds, yet 
nowhere could I find a position for them where they seemed to be quite at 
home until I gave them a corner in the Mexican house, where the sun never 
strikes owing to the fact that this particular corner is shaded by a high 
building. In such a place they seem quite contented, having air, and sun 
warmth, though themselves nicely shaded. Colax jugosus also grows well 
here. Burlingtonias are beautiful Orchids, but not among the easiest to 
keep in a flourishing condition. I am trying them in the last-mentioned 
place, and can see a decided improvement. 
When the roller blinds are in use, there are frequently some spaces 
through which the rays of the sun can penetrate unbroken, sometimes it 
is through a division between two blinds, caused by their not meeting close 
together; or it may be at each endof the house through the same cause; 
and such places are very good for plants wanting more sunshine. If sucha 
place should occur in the hottest departments, I would recommend that 
Oncidium splendidum be there suspended, as this Orchid, with its thick 
leathery leaves, delights in full sun. Vanda teres and V. Hookeriana could 
also be grown there with advantage, and many others could be selected 
which have been mentioned in former Calendars. 
The Mexican Lelias and other Orchids under the same treatment will 
now dry very quickly, owing to the action of air and sun, and should receive 
water in abundance. Many may not actually be making new growth, 
though they should not on that account be kept dry, but treated liberally, 
and when the new breaks appear they will quickly form new pseudobulbs. 
In fact, instances of over-watering in any of the departments need not now 
be feared, if done in moderation, and the compost is sweet and porous. As 
soon as the sphagnum moss assumes a whitish appearance a good soaking 
should be afforded, and then left until the moss again shows signs of 
dryness. If in doubt whether a plant is sufficiently dry to water, let it 
remain until the following day; that is to say, never give a little water 
because the plant is not dry enough to thoroughly water. 
Masdevallias, the repotting of which may and should now be done 
without delay (excepting those in flower, and they should be attended to 
when they have done blooming). Pot in a mixture of peat and moss in 
equal parts, half fill the pots with drainage, and press the compost 
moderately firm only. Some growers use a small quantity of fibrous loam 
for the stronger growing kinds such as M. Harryana, but it is not really neces- 
sary. The small-growing kinds are best suspended in pans or baskets, or if 
in pots they must be well up to the light. Masdevallias, according to my 
experience, should be kept as cool and as moist as possible during summer, 
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