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FRAGRANCES: Various

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For names of African plants and others noted for their perfume, with names of plants and identification of their flower smells, refer to 0R84-291 Read More

COLD PROTECTION: In Sudden Cold Spells

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In Florida plants grown in the open can can be moved to a closed area; if the forecast is for 40 deg.F. or lower, move them into a glass house or into the home, or cover with polyethylene; turn on ... Read More

SLUGS AND SNAILS: Characteristics and Controls

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Both feed on buds and flowers, bush snails feed on other parts of plants also; use metaldehyde baits in combination with Sevin, Mesurol, Zectran, or Zectran sprays or drenches three times 10 to 14 ... Read More

SIMAZINE 80W: Also Sold as Princeps 80w

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Selective weed-killer, kills dicot weeds particularly; used to kill Oxalis, etc. in pots; do not use on pots less than five inches; water the previous day; spray as a light drench with 3 rounded tt... Read More

SIMAZINE: Toxicity to Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago This weed-killer is not toxic to cattleyas in treatments to control oxalis weed, but it appears to be toxic to cymbidiums. OA84-121 Read More

SLABS: New Materials

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Stonel and Polybase mentioned as being tested as growing substrates; no results given. A82-507 Read More

PINCHING: Removing New Growths on Cattleyas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago When a lead growth was removed for meristemming from a number of plants, a large percentage started thtee or four new growths which developed and flowered. A67-15 Read More

ORCHIDS: International Trade

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Its control through international cooperation; history; CITES and how it is implemented in Australia and elsewhere; documentation; protected species listed; progress reported; refer to AU84-252 Read More

TETRAPLOIDS: Meaning

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A clone in which the chromosome count is four times the haploid or standard number; generally indicated by 4n. AU78-47 Read More

ALLERGIES: And Orchids

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Because the plants are not wind-pollinated their pollen is non-allergenic to humans; but some scents can affect people in other ways: Cochleanthes discolor produces eucalyptol which smells like Lis... Read More