142 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [May, 1909. 
DENDROBIUM DEVONIANUM is another very pretty species that has also 
been largely imported. This should be grown in baskets, asthe long pendulous 
bulbs make a far prettier sight when in flower than when they are staked 
up in pots. When suspended near the glass the sun can get through the 
plant, and the bulbs have a much better chance to ripen, as they are very 
free growers, and make long bulbs. 
VANDA ccerulea is one of the most beautiful, and also one of the most 
difficult to manage. The spikes of beautiful blue flowers form a great con- 
trast in a group, and are always admired. We tried our plants last year 
in Osmunda fibre and leaves, without moss, and we have not got a spotted 
leaf so far. The weather last autumn and winter was anything but nice for 
growing anything of this description, so when repotting we used no moss, 
as we have a lot of trouble to get the plants dry during the winter months, 
even if we only sprinkled the moss, so we decided to do without it alto- 
gether. So far as last season is concerned the plants have improved, and 
we have not been bothered with spot in the leaf. This species needs very 
little shade—just sufficient to prevent scalding—and abundance of air. With 
a little care I think they will eventually be as well-grown here as abroad. 
The pots should be well crocked, and plenty of crocks and charcoal mixed 
with the compost to give a quick drainage. 
CIRRHOPETALUMS.—These curious flowers seem to be in favour just 
now, and anyone interested in them can find many beauties, especially 
when examined under the microscope. They are very easily grown, and 
many varieties can be accommodated without taking up much room. They 
can be grown suspended from the roof of the Cattleya house, and they like 
plenty of water during the growing season. They should be repotted or 
top-dressed, whichever they require, just as they commence to root from the 
new growth. Good fern fibre and leaves, with a little moss, adding plenty 
of small crocks in a compost, will suit them. 
BULBOPHYLLUM also contains some very interesting species, and there 
are some beautiful things amongst them, especially when closely examined. 
Nearly all of them require intermediate temperature, and many odd places 
can be found for them in different houses. They seem to do almost any- 
where, if they can get plenty of moisture and air during their growing 
season, and most of them will stand a fair amount of sunlight. They are 
not troubled with many pests if kept well syringed in their growing season. 
A mixture of fern fibre, leaves and moss, with plenty of crushed crocks 
and charcoal will serve as a compost, and as they are not deep-rooting 
subjects, shallow pans or baskets suit them best to grown in. Re-pot just 
as they commence to grow and root, and keep them well shaded until they 
get re-established, when they can be given the usual treatment. _ 
-SOPHRONITIS GRANDIFLORA is another beautiful species which takes up 
