84 THE ORCHID REVIEW. [Marcu, 1908, 
wood pillars of 12 by 14 inches. They are easily rolled up by hand, and if” 
they are arranged evenly over the roof of the house, they are not noticeable ~ 
from inside, and by raising them twelve inches from the glass, they do not : 
interfere with the ventilators, and allow a current of air to pass between the 
blinds and the glass, which is most important in very hot weather. Incase : 
of a snowstorm, especially at this time of year, when a considerable fall in — 
temperature is injurious to the plants, we run the blinds out, and although / 
we lose what little light there is to be had while a snowstorm is prevailing, — 
we keep our temperatures even without using extra fire heat. The heat from 4 
the glass keeps the snow soft, and with the laths running down the roof 
instead of sideways, the snow soon slides off, and as soon as the storm is over — 
they can be rolled up again, as there are no pulleys or ropes to freeze. And — 
they can be used in all weathers. We have had our blinds on several years, 
and they are as good as new. Should any rings or staples break they can | 
easily be replaced, as they can be had from the makers at a trifling cost. : 
MILTONIA VEXILLARIA will now be in full growth, and the plants will : 
shortly be pushing up their spikes. They must be carefully watched for ; 
thrip, which soon disfigure the leaves. Many of the young leaves when : 
they are pushing up are closed up; and are liable to cripple themselves if not _ 
assisted to open, but this can be avoided by running the blade, or better — 
still the handle, of a small budding knife gently between the edges of the 
leaves. They will require an ample supply of water, also syringing on fine — 
days. Slugs should be carefully watched for, as they seem to have a special 
fancy for the young spikes. A few lettuce leaves scattered about the pots 
are an effective trap, especially if looked over after dark. . 
MILToNIA RoEzLit will also be sending up its spikes. It is a pity this — 
variety is not more generally ‘grown, as it is very beautiful when in flower, — 
and being sweetly scented it attracts attention from. others than Orchid 
fanciers. If Odontoglossum crispum could be produced with a similar scent 
it would be much more popular than at present, as its only fault with ladies 
is the want of fragrance, so there is still plenty of scope for the hybridist. M. 
Roezlii requires warmer treatment than M. vexillaria, and much more 
moisture, both at the roots and in the atmosphere. It should be potted in 
a mixture of peat, loam, leaves, and moss, with plenty of crock dust, and 
grown in a light position in a temperature of 70°. They will flower twice 
in the year, which is a great advantage when flowers.are in demand. 
MILTONIA CUNEATA will require more moisture now that it is commenc~ — 
ing to grow. Any plants that need potting should be attended to as soon 
as the young growths commence to root, and if they are carefully handled 
the potting will not prevent them 1 
that advised for M. Roezlii will suit 
in using some loam the 
Seales 
Owering. A similar potting mixture to 
practically all this class. We find that 
flowers come with brighter colours and more sub~ 
