LAELIAS 
Culture same as for Cattleyas. 
MILTONIAS 
Compost should consist of straight brown osmunda fiber. After 
repotting and until the root action is active, little water is wanted, but do 
not allow the bulbs to become shriveled. Syringing is very beneficial. They 
should be grown at the cool end of the house and always kept shaded. Repot 
only if the compost is sour or they have lifted themselves out of the compost, 
and at the time the new growths are about two inches high. 
ONCIDIUMS 
Compost—coarse osmunda fiber with ample drainage. When in 
active growth an abundance of water and light is beneficial. After growths 
have matured, water should be retarded until flowering buds appear. 
(Note: Oncidium splendidum should be dipped weekly after growth is two 
inches high. After flowering they should be severely dried off and only 
syringed, or premature and weak growths result.) Many of this species are 
suitable for suspending from the roof. 
PERISTERIA 
A compost of one part well-decayed horse manure and five parts 
sifted osmunda fiber dust. Care should be taken not to overwater when the 
young growths start. An abundance of water and a weak solution of liquid 
cow manure may be freely given until growth has reached maturity, then 
water should be used sparingly and plants exposed gradually to full light. 
PHALAENOPSIS 
Compost—brown osmunda fiber in special baskets or pots with 
numerous holes in the sides and bottom, and a large amount of broken crock, 
so as to allow ample drainage. The plants should never be allowed to be¬ 
come dry for any period. Repot as often as the compost becomes soft or 
stale, and allow the roots to protrude. During active growth they want a 
liberal supply of water and spraying, with the atmosphere always moist 
and enough air so that the same does not become musty. The plants require 
much light but cannot stand the direct noon-day rays of the sun. North 
and east exposure recommended. Plants should be hung, or placed on the 
top of a high bench. 
PLATYCLINIS 
Compost of two-thirds osmunda fiber and one-third live sphagnum 
moss. They need a free supply of water, but when growth is dormant care- 
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