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DAMP-OFF: Of Seedlings, Control

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Mix 1 teaspoon Truban and 2 teaspoons Benlate per gal. of water; will control all forms of damping-off; Benlate alone misses one of the most common forms. A73-1081 Read More

PROPAGATION: Paphiopedilum Stem

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago First example recorded. A80-372 Read More

JUDGING: Awards Listed

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For AOS awards, with descriptions, growers,etc., plus occasional evaluative or critical articles on the judging process, refer to AOS Awards quarterly, 1970 to date. Read More

DENDROBIUM NOBILE: Culture of a Problem Type

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Provide plenty of sunlight summer to fall; maintain low temperature when in bud, below 55 deg. F.; provide nitrogen spring and early summer, phosphorous and potassium summer and fall; plant in ungl... Read More

APHIDS: Description and Activity

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago No controls given, refer to AH86-56 Read More

CHYSIS: Broad Leaves Have Infection with Tan Moist Lesions

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The lesions are not controlled by Natriphene or Physan; use Benlate 1 ttpg. as drench over everything; or, Banrot 2 ttpg. in same way. A76-206 Read More

DITHANE: Fungicide

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For anthracnoses, rusts use 8 teaspoons of Dithane (Fore) 80%WP per Imperial gallon of water; it is compatible with most wettable powders including Kelthane AP; it is moderately toxic to man, LD50 ... Read More

PROPAGATOR BOX: How to Make One

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Make a frame to your own dimensions with one by two inch lumber, with a separate frame for a door on top for easy access, or ventilation, then cover it with 2 or 4 mil polyethylene leaving the bott... Read More

JEYES FLUID: Disinfectant

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Registered for soil conditioning in the U.K. it is used as a spray against such orchid pests as black spot, red spider mite; is useful for eliminating slugs and snails; has been tested on cymbidium... Read More

HEATERS: Wood-burning Stoves

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They are not recommended because they ruin most orchids unless the draft is fully open at all times to discharge fumes into the neighbour's back yard. A81-526 Read More