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CYMBIDIUMS, MINIATURE: Ten Great Ones

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Chosen by J.Burkey: Amesbury 'St.Treva', Bulbarrow 'Friar Tuck', Changing Times 'Santa Barbara', Cracker-Jack 'Midnight Magic', Dolores Hoyt 'Limelight', Excalibur 'Galahad', Ivy Fung 'Cossack', Mi... Read More

CYMBIDIUMS, NOVELTY: Definition

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Those with a dwarf flowered species in their background. OA79-174 Read More

SEPAL WILT: Premature Aging

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For explanation of two similar conditions, refer to N309+ Read More

CORK NUGGETS: Potting Medium

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago As potting medium = breakdown in the pot in hot countries is its main problem. OIE86Jan-15 Read More

ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT: Sterilizing Agent

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is used for sterilizing air in a chamber; do not expose bare skin to it; it will kill plant tissue, and seed. A73-709 Read More

CATALOGS: What They Should Include

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Cultural information, size of the mature plant, temperature preference, time of bloom, fragrance if any, whether suitable for growing under lights, or for windowsill culture. OIE85Sept-3 Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Water in Pouches

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago To drain them, pierce the bottom of the slipper with a needle; place powdered fungicide inside the slipper; use cotton covered toothpicks to mop it up. ODA69-112 Read More

CATTLEYAS, MINIATURE: Pests That Afflict Them

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Scales, leaf- and flower-spotting fungi, black rot and virus infection, types, discussion, recommended chemical and cultural controls, with illus.; refer to A84-122 Read More

LEADS: Cattleyas' Slow Growth

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Possibly caused by not enough light, or being kept too wet, or fed excess fertilizer; try Mir-Acid 30-10-10, at 1 tpg. A77-798 Read More

SPRAYING INSECTICIDES: Safety Code

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago L. Read cautions and warnings on the container label each time used. 2. Lock up all chemicals; Don't let children use them; Keep them in the original container. 3. Don't use them close to an open f... Read More