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POTS, CLAY: Adding Vertical Slits for Aeration

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago These can be added by using either a carbide blade or a carborundum blade on a circular saw to cut the narrow channels. F85-176 Read More

NITROGEN: The Most Important Element

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It needs traces of molybdenum for its assimilation by plants; it has an effective range from pH 5 to 9; below or above that, the plant is unable to use it sufficiently. OA78-50; no, this is not tru... Read More

TEMIK: Protection Against Its Toxicity

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It has no toxic fumes but it can be dusty and dangerous; has a warning smell; the danger lies in its contact with the skin. A77-314 Read More

TERSAN: Toxicity Reactions in Humans

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Irritates the skin, eyes, stomach ulcers; injures the liver and kidney; depresses the brain; violent reactions in association with liquor. A68-583; ridiculous, the LD-50 is 500. OWD Read More

MERCURY VAPOR LAMPS: Used for Growing Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Fluorescent lamps are mercury of a kind,color-corrected efficiently for growing plants under them. A70-55 Read More

APPLES: Stored in the Greenhouse

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago They give off ethylene in sufficient quantity to damage flowers. A60-771 Read More

AQUASOL: Fertilizers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In a controlled test of 10 commercial brands in Australia, including Magamp, Nitrosol, Osmocote, Fish emulsion, etc., Aquasol after nine months showed most promising but not ideal results for orchi... Read More

ARAMITE: Toxicity Reactions in Humans

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Sedation and loss of conscienciousness. A68-583 Read More

MERISTEMMING: Mutations Arising

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It can happen; Miltonia Goodale Moir 'Jungle Surprise' is distinct from the batch of 'Golden Wonder' and was therefore given a new clonal designation. F72-13Plants should mericlone true, but there ... Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Culture to Induce Spiking

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago "full-sun" treatment can be successful; give as much sun as possible in the summer including risk of sunburn and with more water and fertilizer, OD68-244The day-night temperature change must be 20 ... Read More