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the youn;^' leaves ■ ton assmnc. ai- brown rusty 

 appearance, and lo check the youny- routs. 



After repotting, water with great caution 

 until the new roots have freely entered the 

 material ; then the supply can be gradually 

 increased, but a saturated condition must be 

 ;i\i.)ided as it causes a sour compcjst, in which 

 no plant delights. When the llowering 

 period is over, keej) the i)laiits slightly on 

 tiie dry side ; but having no pseudo-lnilbs to 

 support them they must not be allowed to 

 siiffer through lack of water at any season. 

 When in full growth the supply of water to 

 the roots should be liberal, care being taken 

 that the compost becomes dry between the 

 applications. 



Cleanliness. — This is essential, but when 

 the plants are grown under correct conditions 



tliey are not subject to insect pests. Tlinps ' 

 and stock-seeded scale may, however, infest 

 them, and it is advisable to s])onge the leaves 

 once or twice a year with some sale insecti- 

 cide. The best times are, perhaps, jusl 

 before the plants come into l)loom and, after 

 repotting. 



.Should anyone have the inclination t<i 

 acquire a cuiuplete set ol \ :irietics the)' would 

 possess a collection of plants of no lue.in 

 Older. Although some people consider th;il 

 C. insigne is a })lant of the past, 1 am 

 convinced that for winter flowering there is 

 nothing which can rival it. As the flower 

 spikes push up and attain to sufficient length 

 they should be neatly tied to stakes to 

 prevent twisting and to give the flowers a 

 natural appearance. 



Cypripedium hirsutissimum. 



