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Lzlio-cattleya, to see whether they confirm the observations now made, but 
care would have to be taken in classifying them under the two heads, 
because the four smaller pollinia vary considerably in size in different 
individuals. Lzlio-cattleya x Wiganie originally flowered in the collection 
of Sir Frederick Wigan, Bart., Clare Lawn, East Sheen, in 1go00, and 
received a First-class Certificate from the R. H. S. (O. R., viil, pp. 214, 
249). The typical form has light rose-purple sepals and petals, and the lip 
bears darker purple radiating veins. In the variety aurea the sepals and 
petals are light buff, and the lip cream-white veined with purple. It isa 
very beautiful plant, and, being a secondary hybrid, a considerable amount 
of variation may be expected as other seedlings reach the flowering 
stage. 
CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS FOR AUGUST. 
By JOHN Mackay, The Gardens, Highbury, Birmingham. 
Durinc this month the general growing conditions of the various depart- 
ments should remain as previously advised. Endeavour to maintain such 
conditions as are favourable for the free and vigorous growth of the plants, 
and success will be sure to follow. The daily routine of the Orchid grower’s 
life will be on a parallel with that of last month, watering, damping, 
shading, cleaning, &c., and these items will fully occupy his time, with very 
little else to break this somewhat monotonous procedure. However, to the 
one who loves his work, life will be full of interest, for during the daily 
rounds of examining his plants the progress of each is noted, and, in a 
great many cases, the advancement made from day to day is so evident 
that one has material facts to support its continuance. Take the Cattleya 
house, for instance. Those species that bloom in the autumn and winter, or 
early spring, are now developing their growths, and each day the expectant 
observer may find the ever welcome sheaths appearing, which to him is 
an almost sure indication that the plant will in due course produce flowers. 
The ardent Orchidist only knows what a thrill of pleasure is occasioned by 
the appearance of a sheath, or other indications of floral production, in a 
plant from which great things are expected. The production of sheaths, 
however, is not the only pleasure obtainable, for there is the condition of 
the plants, and the progress made since they were potted or top-dressed to 
note; and the practical lessons to be learned from observations made on 
the above should be carefully stored up for future use. 
The climatic conditions that usually prevail this month and next are 
more in accord with those existing in the home of the Cool Andine 
Orchids ; the hot days and dewy nights being very congenial to the 
occupants of the Cattleya and Mexican houses, and the cool dewy nights to 
