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OSMOCOTE: Will Pellets Burn Roots?

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is safe; growers have had very good results; for bark use 18-9-9; many use the 14-14-14. A77-1101 Read More

SPACING: Of Plants on Benches

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Pots should be spaced to allow adequate ventilation; three disadvantages if not done: rot can result; overlapping leaves can divert water and cause some dessication and perhaps death; roots can gro... Read More

SPECIALIZATION: And Business Success in Orchids

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The sensible steps to take when going into the orchid business; the genera to select, the advantages to expect; names of 20 or more genera recommended for selection for business exploitation, etc. ... Read More

SPECIES: For the Beginner

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A representative list of 46 species given, with their colors, growing areas and temperature requirements; refer to A72-236+ Read More

SPECIES: Seedlings or Mericlones Available

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A listing of species available as a means to orchid conservation. A78-241 Read More

SPECIES: Self and Sibling Crosses

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Qualities are reinforced and after two or three generations the resulting flowers can differ from their antecedents, is it then the same species? a new varietal?, or even a "hybrid"? OIE85Nov-15 Read More

NOMENCLATURE: Rules

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For advice on 15 problems relating to naming orchids, refer to FR133+ Read More

SPECIMEN PLANTS: Definitions and Culture

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A clean unbroken, un-damaged, flourishing, large for its kind and its locale, plant and preferably in bloom; cultural details; refer to reprint. OA87-50 Read More

SPECIMEN PLANTS: How to Grow Them

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago When repotting, retain the back bulbs; cut the rhizome half-way through on some rhizome places to increase the number of growing points; some plants do better when kept to only one or two leads. A6... Read More

SPECIMEN PLANTS: Miltonias Grown as

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For full cultural instructions refer to A82-579 Read More