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CYMBIDIUMS: Breeding

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Modern efforts are aimed at producing classic exhibition greens, an FCC in reds before the end of this century; use of colchicine conversion in miniatures; the importance of the converted tetraploi... Read More

SICKNESS: Caused by Orchids

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For a review of the toxic and allergenic effects of some orchids on humans, such as paphiopedilums, vanilla and others, refer to OBII-261 Read More

SILICA GEL: For Drying Flowers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It can be used to dry flowers in an airtight container; lose color and form A65-437; process used: A80-630 Read More

SLABS: Tree-fern

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Is used in great numbers for hybrids and species; for description of methods used and favorable results, refer to A76-310+ (for California); for follow-up see AB77-998+ Read More

SLAT HOUSE: Florida Construction

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The sides, except north, and top should have slats spaced twice the width of the slats; cover in summer with Saran cloth or Spanish moss; if roof is covered in order to shed rain slope it and use c... Read More

WATER (GENERAL): Excess Take-up

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Cattleyas and cymbidiums can both show signs of too much absorption when cut and placed in water and they become water-marked; removed from water the marks go away for reasons unknown. OA80-143 Read More

SOFT ROT: Erwinia carotovoras

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Many genera are affected; bacteria enter the plant through wounds causing a wet rot with an offensive odor; it spreads rapidly in the leaves and roots, less so in the rhizomes and pseudobulbs; dest... Read More

SNAILS: Treatment

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Use Sevin or Zectran. A77-314 Read More

CYGON 2E: Damage to Plants Claimed

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It consistently caused injury to Dendrobium moschatum, Den. pulchellum and a few others. A77-905 Read More

SPECIES: Backyard Growing in Florida

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Simple requirements for success with a dozen species which have been most accommodating, especially encyclias and epidendrums. A85-14 Read More