MARCH, 1903.| THE ORCHID REVIEW. 75 
potting, cleaning, and re-arranging the plants. Before commencing the 
latter process, see that the roof glass is well washed, both outside and in. 
A great many plants will require attention in. the way of potting at this 
season, and those that grow in the hottest houses may be taken in hand 
first. In the Cool house a few Odontoglossums may require attention, 
and should be seen to. Those requiring more root room may be repotted, 
and some may require only a little top dressing. As mentioned in last 
month’s Calendar, on no account disturb any Orchid unless absolutely 
necessary. If there be any suspicion of the soil being in an unsatisfactory 
condition below, carefully pick it all out, down to the drainage, and well 
wash the crocks with soft tepid water to remove any accumulation of dirt, 
allowing the roots and crocks to become thoroughly dry before giving fresh 
material. 
Lelia anceps and its many pretty varieties, that have been resting and 
dry since blooming, may now be repotted or otherwise renovated, as cir- 
cumstances require, for roots will soon begin to push forth. Use shallow 
well-drained pans or baskets ; keep the plants well elevated above the rim, 
and pot firmly with the best fibrous peat and sphagnum moss, mixing a 
few pieces of crock with it, so as to allow the water to pass freely through. 
After repotting, only enough water should be given to prevent the pseudo- 
bulbs from shrivelling, or the young roots from damping off, which they are 
liable to do if too much water is used before the plants are re-established. 
Keep the temperature cool and the compost on the dry side, until the young 
growths appear, when both may be gradually increased. 
Lelia grandiflora (majalis), the beautiful summer-flowering species, 
should always be grown in pans or baskets and suspended. It has now 
had a good long, dry rest, and will soon commence to push new growth ; 
very little water however will suffice during the next few weeks. It is 
rather a shy bloomer, and to get the compost saturated at this early date 
would probably mean no flowers at all. When the new growths are pro- 
minent, say about an inch long, and the flower bud, if any is to appear, is 
safely formed within, a good watering may be given, and the plants should 
be encouraged to grow rapidly and strongly by giving a warm position in 
the Cattleya or East Indian House until the blooming season is over. 
Ceelogyne cristata and its pure white variety are amongst the best 
winter flowering Orchids we have, and worthy of any care and attention 
bestowed upon them; for cutting and decorative purposes they are 
invaluable. It is now a good time to repot any over-grown specimens, 
or any that require to be broken up and made into smaller plants, using 
good fibrous peat, leaf soil, and moss in equal proportions. Unless repotting 
be absolutely necessary for these plants, do not disturb their roots in any 
way, but rather if in good condition allow them to remain so. When 
