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FIBERGLASS: Acrylic Modified Materials

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago These have increased the longevity over the fiberglass mat embedded in polyester resin; have added three to five years of weathering. OD67-268 Read More

FIBERGLASS: Advantages of Clear Over White

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Clear passes more light which is important in fall and winter in many places. A70-1099 Read More

CYCNOCHES: Growth Cycle

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Vigorous growers1 root systems are quickly reestablished in spring, then growth of leaves is rapid and vulnerable to fungicide and pesticide; by mid-summer it is mature and pseudobulbs swell and th... Read More

SALEP: Its Nature

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Made from pulverized dried tubers of many Eurasian terrestrial species regarded as a tonic; used as a medicine, a restorative, an aphrodisiac, up to the mid-1800's, mostly in Europe. A85-694 Read More

SALT, TABLE: Brine in the Well Water

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It can be countered by raising the calcium content with powdered gypsum, at one teaspoon to five gals. water. A79-124 Read More

SALTS, CHEMICAL: The Harm That They Do

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago If roots grow normally until they reach the edge of the pot then dry up, excess salts in the water is indicated. OIE85Jy-15 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

SALTS, FERTILIZER: Problems

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Salts from fertilizers accumulate in pots, especially in gravel culture to amounts which burn the roots; they are less likely to accumulate in plastic pots; they have to be flushed out with plain w... Read More

MEALYBUGS: Controls

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago An insidious pest; recommended controls are many but their effectiveness is in doubt; try Malathion, Sevin or Cygon 2E with the last named the most effective, if under a cloud; it lasts four to six... Read More

PUMICE: Definition

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A light, spongy stone thrown up by volcanoes. A75-712; RMH Read More

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