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NAMES: Common or Native Names

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago They are imprecise and inaccurate and duplicated often, so they lead to confusion; many examples given. A85-980 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Propagation Methods

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago By division, by back bulbs, by layering and by meristem culture; all described in some detail, refer to OA80-182 Read More

LEAVES: Emerging From Center of New Growth

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago As in cymbidiums, vigorous new growth in the center is desirable to promote as large a bulb as possible on maturity. OD68-172 Read More

LEAVES: Bifoliate

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Have a tendency to weak growth if grown in too much shade; color should be olive green, not dark green. OD66-124Suddenly appear on a labiate plant; good culture causes it. A69-242 Read More

FUNGUS DISEASES: Of Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago For an overview refer to N315+ Read More

LEAF BLIGHT: Also Known as Leaf Die-back, Tip Burn

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Caused by fungus invasion; spreads gradually through leaf; cut it out before treating; infected areas show watery before drying; control with Benlate, or Anti-Damp, or Tersan. RMH Read More

CROWDING PLANTS: Do Not Do it

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Air circulation is very important in the growth process. OD72-227 Read More

DIAZINON: Characteristics

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Organophosphorous compound effective against false spider mites, aphids, thrips, mealybugs, scale insects, cockroaches, springtails, fungus gnats, sowbugs and millipedes; suppresses spider mites, n... Read More

LEIS, HAWAIIAN: Their Origin, History and Styles

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Vandas are the most popular flower especially V. Miss Joaquim which remains fresh for four or five days; illus. of garland style, Maunoloa, Maunakea, regular round, feather and snake. F70-60+ Read More

BRACTS ON SPIKES: But Flower Buds Don't Show There

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Both oncidiums and phalaenopsis require a cool treatment of several weeks to promote flowering. A80-960 Read More