and more liberally. When young, the leaves are enfolded and should have 
no spraying, as moisture must be kept from them. 
The plants enjoy sun-heat and do well on a shelf in the warm end 
of the house not too far from the glass. When new bulbs are matured, the 
foliage turns yellow and drops off, and at the same time flowering spikes 
appear. Again apply water carefully. 
CYMBIDIUMS 
Cymbidiums should have coarse fiber as a compost, with a sprin¬ 
kling of sharp, fine gravel. They dislike to have their root action disturbed, 
but when repotting is necessary, it should be done right after flowering, 
and three years’ growth allowed. 
Water abundantly during the growing season. Retard water from 
the middle of August to October but do not allow the bulbs to shrivel. 
Cymbidiums like plenty of air and a damp, moist atmosphere and should 
be grown in the coolest section of the house with as much light as possible. 
During summer months, they will be benefited by having the pots sunk in 
the ground outdoors. 
CYPRIPEDIUMS 
Compost—straight brown osmunda fiber, and finish off the top with 
a small quantity of live sphagnum moss on two or three sides of the pot. 
They should be repotted each year right after flowering. They require a 
moist atmosphere and should never be allowed to dry off; also they should 
be shaded from the direct rays of the sun at all times. 
DENDROBIUMS 
With Dendrobiums especially, care should be taken not to overpot. 
They like a compost of plain osmunda fiber and should be placed in as 
small a pot as possible, and repotted only when necessary. When repotting 
does take place, it should be when the roots on the new growth are protrud¬ 
ing about one-half an inch. 
After the flowering season, allow the plants to dry off, but apply 
ample water while making new growths. After growth has been reached, 
water should again be retarded until flower-buds appear, when more liberal 
watering should be given. Dendrobiums require shading of young growths 
until they are made up, but given plenty of light when they are matured. 
They do well when suspended from the roof, thus affording more bench 
room for other plants. 
EPIDENDRUMS 
Culture same as for Cattleyas. 
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