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STERILIZATION: Tools -- with Chemicals

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A mix of formaldehyde and sodium hydroxide was once used but now just a 2% solution of the latter is used and is as good; it has a higher pH of 14 than the formaldehyde; the higher the pH the quick... Read More

STRING: For Tying Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A substitute for nylon cord can be made out of a large ball of good cord steeped in green copper naphthenate for a few days then dried; it lasts well in the greenhouse. RMH Read More

STUD PLANTS: Those Which Sire Fine Progeny

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Try to ascertain before purchasing if the parents of a plant have produced good offspring; such as Lc. Ishtar, C. Dinah, C. Nigritian, and C. Bow Bells in cattleyas. A67-394 Read More

STYRENE: Poles for Drainage in the Pot

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Small poles three/quarters the length of the pot are stood upright in the center with chunks of styrene at the base to act as a drainage filter. AU85(3)-6 Read More

STYROFOAM (CHIPS): As Potting Medium

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Sometimes called "peanuts" they can be used for potting a variety of plants;a complete fertilizer must be used, as for hydroponics. A85-966 ; 1335 Read More

STYROFOAM (CHIPS): Chips as Potting Mix

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Polystyrene foam, inert, does not take up water, is light, white, durable and does not rot, is not susceptible to fungus, can be used alone or as in hydroponic culture. A86-500 Read More

STYROFOAM (CHIPS): Chips,in Peanut Type

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A packing material easily obtained is useful as a three inch drainage layer in cymbidium potting. A82-372 Read More

SUCCULENT ORCHIDS: From Partly Drought Habitats

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They have a special adaptation to climatic requirements of a six months dry season; examples are: Cattleya skinneri; Encyclia cordigera, Epidendrum stamfordianum, Vanda teres; Oncidium teres; Onc. ... Read More

SUGAR SOLUTION: For Soaking New Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is approved; soak for one hour, rinse off before potting. A76-403; it usually helps plants get started. A79-584 Read More

SULPHUR: Characteristics

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is an essential element; usually represented in adequate quantities in tap water, in organic fertilizers and in single super phosphate. OA78-51 Read More