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THE ORCHID REVIEW. 



is in a bad condition. The best time to pot is when new growth 

 or root action takes place, and this will soon be apparent in such 

 species as C. Trianae, C. labiata, C. Gaskelliana and C. Percivaliana, whilst 

 such species as C. Mossiae, C. Warned, C. Dowiana, C. Warscewiczii. 

 C. Mendelii, and others may preferably be left until roots are emitted from 

 the base of the newly developed pseudobulbs. When potting is decided on, 

 select pots or pans large enough to accommodate two or three years growth : 

 the old pots should be broken, and all pieces not attached to living roots 

 taken away, also the old compost as much as possible, afterwards cutting 

 off any rootless bulbs which are deemed unnecessary. The plant should 

 then be fixed at the required level, using plenty of crocks for drainage, and 

 working the same in between the roots, to within a few inches of the rim, 

 filling in the remaining space with a compost of three parts fibrous peat to 

 one of fresh sphagnum moss. Pot firmly and press the compost well up to 

 the rhizome, carefully avoiding covering any part of the latter ; then trim 

 off the loose fibres, which will give the plant a neat appearance. The plants 

 should not be watered for a time ; an occasional moistening of the surface 

 and frequently syringing the pots will suffice, until they recover from the 

 disturbance. Plants not requiring repotting may be top-dressed, taking 

 away as much surface material as is necessary and replacing it with new. 

 This will be beneficial to the plants, besides giving them a fresh and neat 

 appearance. Water the material slightly with a fine rose, and treat the 

 same as advised for those freshly potted. 



Laelia superbiens has just passed out of flower, and is commencing to 

 grow again ; it may therefore be repotted if necessary, and this should be 

 done in the same manner as advised for Cattleyas. 



Maxillaria grandiflora is a lovely old Orchid which is always admired. 

 It is a good strong grower and a cool shady position suits it best, care being 

 taken to avoid overwatering. Growth is now commencing and root action 

 may soon be expected, so that any necessary attention may be given at once. 



If Anguloas require repotting, let them be done before the new growths 

 and flower buds, which appear together, get too far advanced. A compost 

 of two parts each of fibrous loam and peat to one of moss, with an addition 

 of some broken crocks and coarse sand, well mixed together, will be found 

 suitable. They are Cool-house Orchids, but when newly potted it is best 

 to encourage new growth by placing them in the Intermediate house,, 

 where they should remain until flowering, afterwards removing to the Cool 



Now is the best time to purchase newly-imported Orchids, as they have 

 the summer before them, and generally get well established before the 

 autumn arrives. Orchids imported in the autumn usually take a long time 

 to recover, and frequently die ; and even at this season some little care is 



