32 THE ORCHID WORLD. [Xovember, 1912. 
ORCHIDS AT SOUTH LODGE. HORSHAM. 
OF the many eminent Orchid collections 
in Sussex one of the finest may be 
seen at South Lodge, Horsham, the 
residence of F. du Cane Godman, Esq. The 
numerous greenhouses are constructed m 
various styles, thus forming suitable cultural 
atmospheres for a very representative collec- 
tion of species and hybrids. 
The ambition of almost every cultivator is 
to maintain a succession of bloom throughout 
the whole year, and the various Orchids in 
this collection allow this desire to be success- 
fully carried out. During the present season 
of the year Cypripediums produce many 
welcome flowers, in all their varied tints of 
colour. Albinos are well represented, msigne 
Sanderae especially so, numerous plants 
having been raised from seed. 
Calanthes occupy the whole of a span- 
roofed house, and the general health of the 
plants leaves nothing to be desired. C. 
Veitchii is the first to produce its graceful 
rose-coloured flowers, the spikes usually 
having from three to four dozen blooms, but 
as many as 54 have been grown on a single 
spike. This hybrid Calanthe lasts in bloom 
from the commencement of November to the 
end of January. C. bella and C.William Murray 
continue the display until the end of March. 
Before the Calanthes have entirely finished 
blooming the Dendrobiums commence to 
open their multitude of many coloured flowers. 
D. Wardianum and D. Falconeri are grown in 
cool, airy houses, with frequent syringing of 
the foliage, care being always taken that the 
moisture is evaporated before the process is 
repeated. This treatment produces strong 
well-ripened bulbs that give excellent disease 
resisting results. Last season a medium-sized 
plant of D. Falconeri gave 237 flowers. 
LTnder this method of culture the plants are 
able to withstand a large amount of sunshine, 
from which they greatly benefit. 
Pleiones, frequently called Indian Crocuses, 
receive their full share of attention in this 
collection, P. lagenaria being particularly well 
cultivated. The plants are repotted in mid- 
winter, soon after the last flowers have faded. 
The pans are filled three-parts full of Clocks, 
and above this a shallow compost of peat, 
moss and fibrous loam is placed. The newly- 
potted plants are grown in the Cattleya house 
until the bulbs are fully matured. From then 
and until the flower buds become visible the 
plants are given a few weeks' rest in a cooler 
house. 
Sprmg-fiowering plants include numerous 
Odontoglcssums, both species and hybrids, 
various Cattleyas and Laelio-Cattleyas, the 
whole forming a most representative collec- 
tion, and producing an abundance of bloom. 
The Phaljenopsis house contains excellent 
specimens of P. amabilis and P. Schilleriana, 
both growing well in pure Osmunda fibre. 
The canvas blinds are placed inside this house, 
a method that allows the sun to effectually 
warm the house without scorching the foliage 
of the plants. 
During June and July Thunias continue the 
show of bloom. T. Marshalliana is the 
favourite species, on account of its lovely 
flowers and free-growing nature. After com- 
pletion of the plant's growth the specimens 
are stood outside in order that the sun and air 
may thoroughly ripen the bulbs. 
Laslia anceps may be seen in many dozens 
of grand plants, Cymbidiums occupy the 
major part of a large house, Odontoglossum 
hybrids, chiefly those of Edwardii, occupy 
considerable space, and several houses are 
devoted to the culture of seedlings, this part 
of the collection forming a matter of con- 
siderable interest. Mr. Geo. Giles is keenly 
occupied with his practical duties, and the 
meritorious condition of the collection am.ply 
proves his ability. 
Odontoglossum Godmanii (Edwardii x 
Rolfeae) received an Award of Merit, R.H.S., 
January 17th, igii, and Laelio-Cattieya God- 
manii (Iris X callistoglossa) obtained a First- 
class Certificate, R.H.S., August 13th, 191 2. 
A very fine specimen plant of Maxillaria 
grandiflora received an Award of Merit, 
January 22nd, 1907. 
