28 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [JANUARY, 1903. 
DENDROBIUMS.—A great number of the deciduous and semi-deciduous 
kinds are now pushing out flower-buds, and may be removed to slightly 
‘warmer quarters. Plants left too long in their resting quarters never 
develop flowers of good size and colour. The following species, varieties 
and hybrids are now developing their flowers here. D. aureum, D. nobile, 
D. Wardianum, D. crassinode, D. Findlayanum, D. Linawianum, D. x 
Ainsworthii and its var. Leechianum, D. x Clio, D. x Wiganiz, D. X 
Cybele, D. xX Sybil, D. X melanodiscus vars. Rainbow and chrysodiscus 
D. X xanthocentron, D. xX Burberryanum, and D. xX Dominianum. 
Many of these are commencing new growth, and where this is the case 
‘water must be applied carefully, especially where a proper temperature 
cannot be afforded and kept up. In this case water should be given only 
when the plants are really dry ; more can be applied as the days lengthen, 
and in cases of bright sunshine. 
CATTLEYAS TRIANZ AND PERCIVALIANA are now developing flower 
spikes, and may be afforded more water, placing them in a light position, 
and keeping the atmosphere of the house more genial. C. Mendelii, 
C. Mossiz and C. Schreedere are still inactive, and should be given only 
sufficient water to keep their pseudobulbs firm. Any plants of C. Mossie, 
C. Mendelii or Lelia purpurata that have not yet finished growth should 
be removed to the warmest house, and placed as near the glass as possible, 
to help them on. 
EULOPHIELLA ELIZABETH has now completed its growth, and spikes 
will begin to push from the base of the newly made pseudobulbs. A 
lovely Orchid, and one very rarely met with in satisfactory condition, it 
may be termed a very difficult species to deal with, unless the right 
conditions are found. A great many were imported some few years ago, 
but doubtless owing to the lack of knowledge as to how these plants grew - 
in their native habitat, a good many were lost. Imported plants should be 
thoroughly cleansed on arrival, and placed in baskets amongst.crocks, and 
surfaced over with a layer of sphagnum moss. Roots will quickly appear, 
when the moss may be picked away, and a compost of equal parts of peat 
and moss may be given. The plants should always be grown in the 
warmest house, occupying a shady position, for this species enjoys plenty 
of heat and moisture, and should never be allowed to get really dry, even 
in winter. 
and should now be given the lightest 
In the growing season give plenty of heat 
and moisture, but on completion of growth keep slightly on the dry side. 
