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FLASKING: Prepared Flasks for Later Use

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Keep them on hand for about one week only; but can be kept for about two months if stoppers are covered with tightly fitting aluminum foil. RMH Read More

MOLD, SOOTY: Capnodium citri

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Black, velvety membraneous coating; not parasitic on the plant; grown on honeydew secreted by insects; spray for insects with Malathion. B33; BU45 Read More

NATRIPHENE WP: Soaked Plants Apparently Lost Their Roots

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A one hour soaking is not normally toxic. A78-909 Read More

BANANA: In Agar Media

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago It enhances growth in seedlings for unknown reasons; can be made from green, ripe or medium ripe fruits but not from over-ripe ones; place an amount with equal volume of water in blender and homoge... Read More

BANANA: In Agar Used for Seeding

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Usually 2 slices 1/2 inch thick are added to 1/2 liter of solution; see A.O.S. Bulletin Aug. 1960, page 597 and Dec. 1955, page 813. A61-55 Read More

BANROT 40W: Fungicide

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Wide spectrum, will control most orchid pathogens but not bacteria; a mixture of Truban, etc. BU66; AH15; OA71-29 Read More

BARKS, SUITABLE: Other Than Fir or Cork

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In Australia weathered hardwood is recommended; short lengths of wood with bark adhering of ti-tree, malaleuca, or banksia are as good or better. AU79-199 Read More

FISH EMULSION: As Fertilizer

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Organic fertilizers have to break down by means of bacterial action in the media before becoming useful to plants; they have the benefit of not burning roots. OD68-10Use 1 ttpg. every two weeks, no... Read More

FIBERGLASS: Suitable for Greenhouse

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Clear is preferred; in Florida a white that transmits 60% of light could be used for roof; for the sides use clear. A76-611 Read More

PSEUDOBULBS: Twisted Bulbs on Cattleyas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago These can develop for no apparent reason, except that water lodging in immature growths may be the cause. A85-832 Read More