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DENDROBIUM BEETLE: In Florida

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Small, dark brown, about one-eighteenth inch long; bores into canes; also attacks cattleyas; causes small shot-holes; chlorotic areas appear; does not kill the plant; control with Diazinon 25%EC, 2... Read More

TERRESTRIALS, NATIVE: Formula for Potting Soil

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For Australian terrestrials a good mix is made up of 50 to 60% of sharp, washed river sand, 20% German peat, and 20 to 30% of decayed Eucalyptus leaf litter, or sawdust chips. A77-984For U.S. types... Read More

COCONUT HUSK: As Potting Medium

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Dendrobiums in Thailand flourish on it; the Den. phalaenopsis types are most successful; preparation details given; procedures followed; refer to A61-9; F78-106+In Florida use it wet; pot fluffy; d... Read More

ETHYLENE: In Normal Greenhouse

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It can come from a leak in the propane gas line, or from traffic on a near-by road on a foggy night. A79-272 ; cars with catylic converters produce less. A80-356 Read More

FERTILIZERS: Balanced

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It provides nutrients in these ratios: 1 molybdenum, 60 copper, 200 boron, 200 zinc, 500 manganese, 1000 chlorine, 1000 iron, 10,000 sulphur, 20,000 magnesium, 20,000 phosphorus, 50,000 calcium, 10... Read More

FERTILIZING: Signs of Over-fertilizing

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The plants are usually lush-growing, dark green with lots of leaves and no flowers; just like my Encyclia vespa. A84-129 Read More

FLASKING FORMULAS: With Fungicides and Bactericides Included

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For the results of tests on the possible toxic effects of pesticides included in the flasking media, refer to W9-179 Read More

OUTDOORS GROWING: New England Area

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Grow them in a lath house; for details of placement, watering, fertilizing, spraying, etc. refer to ODA75(2)-21+ Read More

FUNGUS GNATS: Control

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Use Diazinon WP 1 ttpg. as a drench or spray on the pot medium. A77-702 Read More

POLLEN: Cymbidiums

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Storage method: remove it from the flower, fold in a piece of paper keep in envelope in the regrigerator; do not wrap in plastic; silica gel in a container can be used to keep the set dry; can be h... Read More