Category: Orchid Doctor

POLLINATION: Aspects

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A. the quest for food by the insect; b. the influence of intoxication on the insect; c. flower traps; d. organic simulation; e. through pseudo-copulation; f. antagonistic imitation; g. mimicry; h. ... Read More

POLLINATION: By Hand

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Length of time for fertilization to register: it may require a week or more and visual evidence of growth of the ovary takes a few weeks. A63-479 Read More

POLLINATION: By the Phases of the Moon

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago According to the seers the best hybridizing days are: two days before the first quarter, or, one day before the last quarter, or, on the full moon; F80-158; for a refutation of this theory, see MOO... Read More

POLLINATION: Mimicry

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Floral deception in many amazing forms is demonstrated, food fraud mechanisms, pseudo-copulation, etc., refer to SA87-18 Read More

POLLINATION: Of Cattleyas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The how-to-do-it in detail and with colored illustrations for each step, refer to A80-1349 Read More

POLLINATION: Of Paphiopedilums

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Surprisingly, few observations of natural pollination have ever been made; some hypotheses based on observations of syrphid flies in Florida presented; refer to A82-1057 Read More

POLLINATION: Simultaneous

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Several pollens applied at the same time would theoretically result in progeny representative of all; possibly some or all would be incompatible, and with un uncertain progeny; it would be unethica... Read More

POLYETHYLENE BAGS: Used for Packing Orchids

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Dry out the plants first (superficially) pack fairly tighly in polyethylene bags and place a 1/2 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of malathion powder with each plant; tumble it about then press out the air... Read More

POLYETHYLENE FILM: As Greenhouse Insulation Liner

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Use the regular type rather than the ultraviolet resistant type because the former is adequate; greenhouse glass filters out rays shorter than 312 millicrons. A68-911 Read More

POLYETHYLENE FILM: Inside Insulation

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago 6 mil. will not block out too much light if kept clean. A77-995 Read More