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further experiments, and these, coupled with careful observation of results, 

 often lead to complete success. 



All repotting which it is intended to perform this season should be 

 accomplished as far as possible during the present month, for if left until late 

 in the season, the days begin to shorten, and there is but little time left for 

 plants so disturbed to get well rooted again before the winter is upon them. 

 Several species here and there will doubtless yet receive attention in this 

 respect, probably a few Laelia purpurata, L. crispa, L. tenebrosa, Cattleyas 

 Mossias, Mendelii, and Skinneri, Laelia Dayana, and L. pumila. The last 

 two are now breaking away very freely, and if repotted soon recover at this 

 period, because, when they do make a start, growth is very rapid, new roots 

 being formed in abundance. There are also a few of the late-blooming 

 Odontoglossums in the Cool house, which can be dealt with now. 



On looking round, a few plants may now be found which have already 

 completed their new growths, and these, of course, should have the lightest, 

 driest, and most airy positions secured for them, but the supplies of water 

 at the roots should not at present be greatly diminished, because the 

 roots are still actively running, and drought at the present juncture 

 would probably cause secondary growths, which are best if absent. Among 

 these will be some of the earliest Cattleyas, such as C. Warscewiczii, 

 Gaskelliana, and C. Warned, which bloom immediately the new pseudo- 

 bulb is completed, either with or without a sheath, and those failing to do 

 so quickly will most probably fail to do so this year, no matter what treat- 

 ment is given. Some of the earliest of the Dendrobiums and Thunias may 

 also be finishing up, and these it will be better to shift into cooler quarters 

 for a few months as they finish off, but, as before said, without reducing the 



In the East Indian house will be found some plants that have done 

 flowering, as Cypripedium Stonei, C. Rothschildianum, C. Lawrenceanum, 

 C Curtisii, C. Sanderianum, C. X Swanianum, &c. These commence to 

 grow very soon after the flowering period is over, so that if any require 

 more pot room or fresh compost the matter should be attended to without 



The dwarf-growing Cypripedium niveum, C. concolor, C. bellatulum, 

 and C. Godefroyae are amongst the general favourites, especially with 

 hybridists, from which they have succeeded in raising several beautiful 

 hybrids. Many growers find this section more difficult to manage than the 

 majority of Cypripediums. All of them luxuriate in a warm, moist 

 atmosphere, choosing the lightest position in the East Indian house, where 

 they do not get too heavily shaded. The pans or pots used should be well 

 drained, placing over the crocks a thin layer of moss, to secure the drainage. 

 It is not necessary to elevate the plants above the rim of the pot, as if kept 



