Care should always be taken not to overpot, for if the compost 
remains wet in the center it causes the osmunda fiber to sour and decay, 
and rot the roots. All newly potted plants should be kept on the dry side 
until root action begins. Syringing is most beneficial at this time. 
CATTLEYA 
The best potting material for Cattleyas is osmunda fiber. With 
these and their allied genera, it is probably impossible to force the compost 
into the pot too firmly. Place the back bulb close to the side of the pot, so 
as to allow the leading growths plenty of room. Always plan to have a pot 
large enough to take two years’ growths. This can easily be estimated from 
previous growths. After potting, the plant should be staked. Galvanized 
wire is recommended, for if bamboo or wood is used, it will generally rot 
before time for repotting, and thus necessitate restaking. Cattleyas love 
the light and should have as much as possible, short of direct solar influence. 
CYMBIDIUM 
Cymbidiums should have coarse fiber as a compost, with a sprink¬ 
ling 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. Petard 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. 
Tf grown in a small house, they will be benefited if placed out-of-doors in 
partial shade from June to September. 
CYPRIPEDIUM 
Compost—straight brown osmunda fiber. They should be repotted 
each year right after flowering. They require a moist atmosphere and 
should never be allowed to drv off. Thev should be shaded from the direct 
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rays of the sun at all times. 
DENDROBIUM 
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 protruding 
about one-half an inch. 
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