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LONG-BLOOMING PLANTS: Sophronitis coccinea and Its Hybrids

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago The species itself can last in bloom for two months; many of its primary hybrids last a month, such as Epiphronitis Pat, Slc. Martha Withner, Brassophronitis Edna, Sc. Boltonii, etc. ODA76(3)-27; D... Read More

ALKALOIDS: And Other Chemicals

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Their extraction from a wide range of plants collected in Peru; data on their practical applications; refer to A80-1341 Read More

MOUNTS: Re-use

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago To a tub or pail of water add 1 tablespoon of detergent and sink the mount in it for one week; then sink it for a week in clean water before re-using. A74-772 Read More

DISAS: Seed Germination

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Almost fill a clean plastic container with pine sawdust, saturate it with water, firm the surface, dust the seed upon it, cover the top with clear plastic film held with a rubber band and place the... Read More

COCKROACHES: Control

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago An effective, easy poison is Baygon bait. A77-314Under benches Chlordane is recommended. N329 Read More

JEWEL ORCHIDS: Characteristics and Culture

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Five genera treated; refer to A62-85+ Read More

PROPORTIONERS, FERTILIZER: Home Made

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Deemed perfect for the maker's requirements, it cost only $10; it operates at a ratio of one to one hundred on a constant basis, has no moving parts, no gravity feed required; list of materials nee... Read More

PESTICIDES: Temperatures At Which it Is Hazardous for Humans to Work with Them

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Above 85 deg.F. in the afternoon it is best not to work with them. OD75-162 Read More

APHIDS: Description and Activity

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago No controls given, refer to AH86-56 Read More

CHYSIS: Broad Leaves Have Infection with Tan Moist Lesions

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago The lesions are not controlled by Natriphene or Physan; use Benlate 1 ttpg. as drench over everything; or, Banrot 2 ttpg. in same way. A76-206 Read More