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FERTILIZERS: In Tropical Forests

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Sources include birds (very little), bats (their presence encourages growth but just why is not explained), monkeys (destructive of plants), ants (an effective part but on a very localised scale), ... Read More

SAFER'S SOAP: Insecticide Spray

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago After applying this insecticide scrub the plant thoroughly with a soft brush to eliminate scale and mealy-bug ; if you havenf t got the time use a hose jet. OIE85Jy-6It can be kept in a spray bottl... Read More

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Of Species

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago This can usually be verified by checking the main cultural manuals such as Northen, or William's Orchid grower's manual, Hawkes' Encyclopaedia, Bechtel, Cribb and Launert's Manual of cultivated orc... Read More

COW DUNG: As Fertilizer

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Advantages and disadvantages as used in England and Singapore; especially beneficial to Vanda hookerana. OR70-90+ and 104 Read More

CREOSOTE: As Wood Preservative in Greenhouse

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Do not use it; use only copper napthenate well painted over. A74-1062; AH53; S211 Read More

CREOSOTE: To Remove From Greenhouse Wood

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Using rubber gloves drench the boards with 5% caustic soda, let stand for an hour, wash off with hose; let boards dry and then coat with linseed oil. A65-438 Read More

DAMP-OFF: Control

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Spray Captan at 1 ttpg., or PCNB (Terraclor) at 1 ttpg. as pot drench; also Chinasol, oxyquinoline benzoate (Wilson Anti-Damp), or sodium-o-phenylphanate (Dowicide Ai, Natriphene, Sopp, or Topane) ... Read More

CROCK: In Plastic Pots

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is a mistake to use broken clay pots in the bottom of plastic pots for drainage; it absorbs and retains moisture and may cause root rot. A62-535 Read More

ROOTS: Dying of Mycelium in the Center of the Larger Pots

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The cure is to drench them with lttpg of Benlate together with 1 tpg. of Truban, or lttpg. of Banrot. (RMH) Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Culture to Induce Spiking

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago "full-sun" treatment can be successful; give as much sun as possible in the summer including risk of sunburn and with more water and fertilizer, OD68-244The day-night temperature change must be 20 ... Read More