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SHEATHS: Sequence of Growth

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The sheath develops along with the new pseudobulb growth. A63-478 Read More

SCALE, BOISDUVAL: On Cattleyas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Heavy infestation on neglected collection; spray one fluid ounce of Cygon 2E in three gals, water; a hand lens will show dead scale as yellowish-brown to brown and live scale as yellow. A70-148 Read More

WATER (GENERAL): Fluoridated Water

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago No effect from it has been noticed in culture; A62-485; it is not detrimental; A70-725 Read More

SCALE, BROWN: Treatment Required

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Hand picking is not so effective; spray with Cygon 2E at 2 tpg., or with Malathion at 1.5 tpg. plus a few drops of a wetter-sticker. A73-991 Read More

SCALE: Destroyed by Alcohol

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Use an alcohol from a spray bottle but remember that contact is necessary for killing them and that missed ones will multiply; a toothbrush and soapy water is an effective treatment for only a few ... Read More

FLASKING: Best Procedure to Avoid Reflasking

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Sow the seed thinly in the original flask. A75-35 Read More

FLASKING: Rubber Stoppers Plugged with Cotton

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The cotton should be just firm; foil is not necessary except during the sterilization process and for a day or two after until the cotton dries. A75-192 Read More

COIR: Coconut Husk

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In India it is used as a potting mix, with charcoal. OR77-245 Read More

FLOWER SPIKES: Cutting Them Off to Improve Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Many exhibition growers let their champion flower class plants flower each second year only and remove the spikes in off years. AU84-283 Read More

FUNGUS DISEASES: Of Seedlings and Adult Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For a review refer to W1-420+ Read More