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flowers should be tied so that thej do not touch one an- 

 other. I ahvays put a stick to each flowering bulb, and tie 

 it firmly, and a stick to each flower-stalk, just below the 

 flower, with a piece of wadding round the stalk ; afterw^ards 

 tie the stalks to the stick : neither the stick nor the leaves 

 of the plant should be allowed to touch the flowers, or they 

 will bruise. 



Oncidiums travel well ; they only require a strong stick 

 to each flower-spike, with a piece of wadding round the 

 stick when it is tied. 



Sohralias macrantlia is a bad plant to travel, if not 

 properly tied. There should be a strong stick to each 

 flowering bulb, and tied firmly ; and also one to the flower- 

 stalk, with a piece of wadding close to the flowers ; then 

 tie the stalk firmly to the stick, and allow nothing to rub 

 against the flowers. 



Peresteria alata. — This should be treated in the same 

 way as the Phajus. 



Cypripediums require a small stick to each flower-stalk. 

 AU the Ly caste, and other Orchids that flower in the same 

 way, require similar support for their flowers. 



The best mode of conveyance for Orchids is a spring 

 van with a cover on the top. In placing the plants in the 

 van, I ahvays put some hay between each pot, to keep 

 them firm and prevent their rubbing against each other. 



Treatment during the Time of Best. 



Rest is of great importance to Orchids, as well as other 

 things. No plant will continue long in good health with- 

 out it. My practice is to give them a long season of rest, 

 generally from November to the middle of February. 

 During this time the temperature of the East India house 

 should be regulated so as to keep it as near as possible at 

 60° by night, and 65° by day ; but by sun heat the tem- 



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