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SOW BUGS: In Fir Bark

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Control by dusting the surface of the pot mix with Sevin dust 5%. A82-1061 Read More

ROOTS: Phalaenopsis

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They grow a few inches then die; it occurs where the water supply is high in sodium salts especially. A72-807 Read More

HUMIDIFIERS: Portable Unit Develops Fungus Growth

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago To control this, use Physan 20 one drop in three-quarters of a gallon of water. A78-698 Read More

PHYSAN 20: Sterilizing Equipment

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It is effective against virus if the soaking lasts overnight. A75-1090 Read More

PHYSAN 20: Tested as a Disinfectant for Virus

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago One-fifth ounce in one gal. water inactivated the crude juice of Tobacco Mosaic Virus; one ounce in three gals, water inactivates it on cutting tools, work bench, pots, compost, tags, stakes, hands... Read More

PHYSAN 20: Wide-spectrum Fungicide and Bactericide

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Composed of n-alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides. AH15 Read More

PHYSAN AND TRUBAN: Mixing

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Physan has a pH of 6.55 which is practically neutral and can be mixed with Truban, A76-611 Read More

LATH HOUSES: Spacing of Standard Lath

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The spaces between less than 2-inch lath should be the same width as the lath for most places; snow-fence can be well used for the purpose. A83-600 Read More

BARK: Potting Mix

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A typical mixture would have about 15 parts medium bark, 1-1/2 parts coarse Perlite, 174 part charcoal chips (quarter-inch size). OR87-173For cymbidiums in a high humidity area near the ocean in Ca... Read More

OUTDOORS GROWING: In Miami Area

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago "grow or go" applies to orchids of minor importance in a large garden; plants are attached especially to oak trees on the east side at a point where water sprinklers hit a window-screener pouch wit... Read More