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NITROGEN: Parts Per Million for Maximum Growth

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Experiments indicated that 113 or 114 ppm., or approximately 100 ppm., equivalent to 4.5 oz. of ammonium nitrate in 100 gals. water was best. OR74-135 Read More

CARBON DIOXIDE: Enriched Atmosphere for Cymbidiums

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Braemar Nursery, Santa Barbara, Cal. use two Tectol gas-fired generators and report satisfactory growth improvements; plants flower in three instead of five years; 1,200 parts to one million of air... Read More

JUDGING: Guide to Characteristics

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Types of judging; purpose; systems; kinds of awards; recording of awards; qualities of an orchid considered by judges; refer to A71-333+; A71-600+ Read More

JUDGING: Issues

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Bothersome questions arise when considering the standard established for scoring flower quality; recording improvements in quality; what an award really connotes, etc.; refer to AA87-29 Read More

JUDGING: Regions

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago For AOS judging regions, with names and addresses of judges, refer to AOS Yearbook, 1986-87 (most recent). Read More

JUDGING: Training Process

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Trials and tribulations of being an AOS student judge; refer to AA83-82; on experience and the demand of judging, see AA83-132; 188 Read More

JEYES FLUID: Disinfectant

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Registered for soil conditioning in the U.K. it is used as a spray against such orchid pests as black spot, red spider mite; is useful for eliminating slugs and snails; has been tested on cymbidium... Read More

KEIKI PASTE: Initiates Keikis Without Many Roots

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Try the rooting hormone Hormodin #1, or #2, dissolved in ethyl alcohol and applied to the base of the keiki to see if it will promote roots. A81-393 Read More

CHROMOSOMES: Pros and Cons

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago An argument against its policies or provisions and stating the program needs to be re-evaluated; refer to A88-30 Read More

HEATERS: Wood-burning Stoves

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago They are not recommended because they ruin most orchids unless the draft is fully open at all times to discharge fumes into the neighbour's back yard. A81-526 Read More