﻿August, i 9 o 4 .j 



THE ORCHID REVIEW. 



said of D. Phalaenopsis, D. superbiens, and all others which bloom directly 

 new growth is completed. These latter should be allowed to remain in 

 their genial growing departments, which, however, need not, and should not, 

 be kept so warm as previously when making growths. All other Dendrobiums 

 that are now in full growth must have liberal treatment both at the root and 

 in the atmosphere. 



Calanthes are now growing vigorously, and will require an abundant 

 supply of moisture at the root, but it must be given with discretion, or the 

 dreaded spot and disease will be the result. Where the pots have become 

 full of roots, alternate waterings with liquid cow manure will be conducive 

 to the formation of stout pseudo-bulbs and strong flower spikes. 



The species of Barkeria, as B. elegans, Lindleyana, and cyclotella, are 

 not often seen in very flourishing condition, but are well worthy of attention, 

 their pretty spikes presenting a gay appearance during the dull season. 

 They thrive well when fastened to teak rafts, upon which is placed some 

 living sphagnum moss, and suspended close to the roof of the Intermediate 

 house, where they will get plenty of light but not actual sunshine. Barkerias, 

 like many other Orchids, are very sensible as to their likes and dislikes, and 

 when once a suitable position has been found for them, there they should 



A good many Cattleyas and Laelias are near completing their new 

 pseudo-bulbs, C. Warscewiczii (gigas), C. Gaskelliana, C. Rex, C. Warneri, 

 as well as C. Leopoldii and C. granulosa, produce their blooms immediately, 

 and should therefore have a liberal growing treatment accorded until their 

 flowering period is past, but all others which have a short resting season 

 before producing their spikes are the better for a rather more airy and de- 

 position than those which are still growing. This is not always easy to 

 accomplish for want of the necessary space, but if such plants are collected 

 together at one point of the house they may be the better attended to than 

 when mixed up with those in a growing stage. It is only for a month or so 

 at this season of the year when this slight difference of treatment is needed. 

 A few of these Cattleyas, for one reason or another, are sure to be late with 

 their new growth, and it is obvious that such are benefited by a liberal treat- 

 ment to hasten them along, whilst those which are early to form up would be 

 better for less, so as to prevent secondary growth from appearing. C. Law- 

 renceana is always very late, and for this reason is better now if placed in 

 the warmest department, as also are C. superba and C. Lueddemanniana, 

 and all three may be given plenty of water. Any of the above summer- 

 blooming Cattleyas as C. Warscewiczii, C. Gaskelliana, C. Warneri, &c, 

 passing out of bloom not later than the month of August, may be repotted 

 if such is required, and if done carefully and a chance is given them to 

 become re-established, by keeping them more shady and moist than others 



