﻿THE ORCHID REVIEW. 



[January, 1904. 



for the above. This may be done by keeping them at the warmest end of 

 the house, or in a compartment by themselves. They should all be kept 

 more or less on the dry side, as harm is done by keeping these plants in too 

 moist a condition during winter. With the Masdevallias may be grown 

 Cymbidium eburneum, elegans, Mastersii, and Devonianum, all of which 

 thrive in a moist corner, excepting the latter, which should be given a 

 hanging position. These are potted in a mixture of loam and peat, and in 

 consequence do not dry up so quickly, so that, with a good watering now 

 and again, they will go a long time without injury. 



It is not possible to deal with all the different Orchids in the Cool 

 houses, so that we will pass on to the Intermediate department, where we 

 find the Lycastes — a genus which ought to be more largely cultivated. 

 L. Skinneri is now pushing up its flower spikes, yet should still be kept 

 moderately dry ; also L. plana, now in bloom. The deciduous kinds, such 

 as L. aromatica, consobrina, cochleata, &c, and the strong growing kinds, 

 L. lanipes, Barringtoniae, and mesochlasna, must be kept dry, except when 

 shrivelling is apparent, then a little water should be given. The same 

 remarks will apply to Anguloas. Sobralias should never be kept dry for 

 long at a time, and if the drainage is good water may be applied when the 

 surface becomes dry. 



Miltonia vexillaria at this period is an intermediate subject, and being 

 now in full growth, requires very careful management, fluctuations of 

 temperature, an over-saturated atmosphere, and insufficient ventilation, 

 being the chief things to guard against. The plants should be looked over 

 frequently, as the edges of the inner young leaves adhere to each other, 

 and may be released with a pointed stick, or the thin part of a budding- 

 knife handle. A sharp look-out for thrips is necessary, and if suspicious of 

 their presence fumigate slightly with XL All, and sponge the leaves with 

 clean tepid water to remove dust and dirt. 



Another beautiful intermediate Orchid is Odontoglossum citrosmum, 

 which should be grown in baskets or pans, suspended from the roof. 

 Having finished growing, as far as last season's growth is concerned, keep 

 them dry, to induce the formation of flower spikes in the succeeding 

 growths that are just beginning to show themselves. The plants will not 

 suffer, even if the pseudobulbs shrivel, as they soon plump up again when 

 given a good watering, and this may be done on the appearance of the 



In the Cattleya house with few exceptions the occupants are at rest, 

 the exception being C. intermedia, which is now sending up its slender 

 growths. C. Warneri is also pushing forward. These two should be given 

 a light and warm position. All should be watered sparingly and carefully, 

 only giving sufficient to prevent unnatural shrivelling. C. Trianae and its 



