Continue to act in unison with the season, allowing the temperature to
decline slightly as light decreases. Although the Aerides, Dendrobiums,
&c., will continue to enjoy a temperature of 80 deg. by day and 70 deg.
by night, the Cattleyas will require 10 deg. or 15 deg. less to bring
them to a healthy state of rest; for if kept in constant excitement they
will continue to sprout buds from their pseudo-bulbs, which generally
adds to the size of the plant at the expense of the blooms.
Achimenes picta.--Promote their growth by every attention, also _Gesnera
zebrina_, which adds much to the beauty of the stove during winter.
Begonias.--Encourage the different kinds for winter flowering by giving
them larger pots if required.
Euphorbia fulgens and splendens.--These are also worthy of especial
attention, as they contribute to enliven the house at the dullest season
of the year when flowers are scarce.