. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. i9og. The American Florist. 1217 often this growth will flower, but whether it does or not the treatment is the same. C. Mossife should be encour- aged in every way to finish up a good growth before autumn. C. Trianae. C. Mendelii and in fact the majority of this section are in full growth and must be encouraged in every way. Referring to overhead watering, a good wash with a syringe or hose is of great benefit to all these cattleyas, but this must not be done in damp or dull weather. C. labiata is rapidly approac
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. i9og. The American Florist. 1217 often this growth will flower, but whether it does or not the treatment is the same. C. Mossife should be encour- aged in every way to finish up a good growth before autumn. C. Trianae. C. Mendelii and in fact the majority of this section are in full growth and must be encouraged in every way. Referring to overhead watering, a good wash with a syringe or hose is of great benefit to all these cattleyas, but this must not be done in damp or dull weather. C. labiata is rapidly approach- ing the flowering season and the double sheaths can be seen in the young growths. When spraying see that the water is kept away from these plants, but keep plenty of moisture about them in the atmosphere. C. aurea and C. superba need far more heat than any other cattleyas in cultivation and the warmest and lightest part of the house should be chosen for them. COMMERCIAL. Vanda Coerulea. Blue is a rare color in orchids and Vanda coerulea is one of the best in- stances of this color. It is a fine spe- cies for cutting and one of the most popular of all for this purpose. There is considerable difference in the color of the varieties; s>me of them are very pale, almost white, while others are the true cerulean blue. Unfortunately the finest varieties are often those of the weakest growth while the poorer varieties will grow like weeds. V. coe- rulea is an inhabitant of India, where it grows well up on the mountains and consequently in a low temperature. This suggests the kind of treatment required by it under cultivation. The house that reeks with moisture and is kept close at all times is the worst possible place for these air loving kinds. What they need is plenty of air around them at all times with shade only from the hottest sun and ample moisture in the atmosphere. Unlike most vandas, that seem to delight in getting away from the cen- ter with their roots, Vanda coerule
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