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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

EPIDENDRUMS: Reed-stemmed Type

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Notes on breeding which peaked in Hawaii in 1950-60's; E. Obrienianum was most frequently used as a primary hybrid, but most have now disappeared or developed virus. A85-966 Read More

EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR: Animal Hormones

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Present in some organic fertilizers, in mammalian and bird saliva, in blood, urine, milk; it promotes cell division and protein formation. OA83-27 Read More

EPIPHYTES: Growing on the Ground

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Many can be vegitatively very successful when they fall to earth; acinetas, stanhopeas flourish on loose soil although the flowers are useless. A73-1062 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

ETHYLENE: Controls

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A product called "Ethysorb", a granular mix of Aluminum oxide and Potassium permanganate, placed in a quilt or a perforated tube absorbs ethylene; a tube costs 25 pounds and lasts three months, wit... Read More

ETHYLENE: Fireplaces

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A source of ethylene which affect plants grown in the home. A77-702 Read More

ETHYLENE: Flower Damage

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In a 1,000 cu.ft. closed greenhouse a 100-gram apple producing 10 grs. ethylene (C2H4) per ton per day would produce in one day .03 parts per million, at which damage to flowers would occur; a dama... 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

PH (GENERAL): Of Potting Mix

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Experiments show that if a recommended medium is chosen the initial pH should cause no concern. Hort. revs. 1983-195 Read More

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