34 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [FEBRUARY, 1903. 
EXCHANGE OF DUPLICATES. 
We have only received one further letter with respect to a proposed 
section for the exchange of duplicates, and this from an amateur who 
rather deprecates the idea, on account of difficulties likely to be 
encountered. Perhaps if one of those who suggested the idea were to 
forward a note of his duplicates it would be easier to see how the idea 
would work. 
ILLUSTRATIONS. 
We have received some very complimentary references to our 
illustrations, and particularly to the series of Odontoglossum crispum 
varieties given in our last number. This is the most popular Orchid in 
cultivation, and the idea of bringing together a series of its best forms, 
illustrated by photography, has been much appeciated, as they form a 
useful standard for comparison. We shall keep this department of the 
Review to the front as much as possible, and in this the kind co-operation 
of our readers will be much appreciated. To those who have asked for 
advice in this connection we would say that the subjects should be 
judiciously selected, and should be printed upon quite smooth paper, 
with the details well defined, and against a contrasted background. Paper 
with a matte surface is quite unsuitable for reproduction by the half-tone 
process. 
Hyprips. 
The subject which has got most out of hand is the hybridists’ 
department, in which progress is so rapid that it is almost impossible to 
keep in touch with all the details, but a special arrangement is being 
made to cope with the difficulty, of which particulars will shortly be 
given. 
RAISING OF SEEDLINGS. 
We may also mention a desire that has been expressed for further 
particulars respecting the raising of seedlings. The subject has not been 
neglected by any means, as a glance through our back volumes will 
show, and with respect to Odontoglossums a very important article, by 
one of our most successful raisers, appears on another page, accompanied 
by a photograph. It has hitherto been difficult to obtain any particulars 
respecting raising Odontoglossums, and hence the article will be specially 
welcomed. It is evident that great interest is being taken in this branch 
of the subject, and we will endeavour to give further details. 
It is gratifying to find that the work is so highly appreciated, and the 
number of suggestions received affords evidence of the wide interest that 
is taken in the cultivation of this beautiful group of plants. 
