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FLOWERING, SHY: Lycasteria

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Only one plant from the same cross flowered in 20 years: Lycasteria Darius. OR73-355 Read More

BEECH LEAVES: Potting Medium

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A mix of leaves, charcoal and perlite, some with fine bark, some with moss, provided the best conditions for growing in a test. Ca85#3-9 Read More

BEER: As Slug Bait

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Report of Dr. Floyd F. Smith to the Entomological Society of America on success of stale beer; superior to metaldehyde. C70-15; C70-86+ Read More

BENZYL ADENINE: Growth Substance

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For the effects of this and related substances on some orchids, refer to ODIII-206; for the effect on development of lateral buds on paphiopedilums, refer to A77-415;934Production of vegetative sho... Read More

BEGINNERS: Orchids to Avoid

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Avoid Odontoglossum grande, Cycnoches chlorochilon, Brassavola digbyana, cool-species cattleyas and laelias, cool dendrobiums, masdevallias, vandas, most epidendrums, Sophronitis coccinea, vanillas... Read More

BEGINNERS: Program for Success

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Four "musts" are: 1. Join a society. 2.Subscribe to a leading orchid magazine. 3.Purchase as many books as possible. 4. Visit as many nurseries as possible. OR86-161 Read More

BENCHES, WOODEN: Insect Infestations

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Wood is a fine home for algae, fungus, bacteria, cockroaches, slugs, snails, millipedes and other vermin. OD74-183; wire benches are best. F76-33 Read More

FLOWERS: When to Remove

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago If culture is good flowers can be left on until they drop; early cutting not likely to improve the next flowering. C72-216 Read More

DAMAGE: Ascertaining Cause of Problems

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Look for it in accordance with this order: 1, Handling damage such as bruising, cracking, tearing, etc.; 2, Cultivation, such as water or light damage, overfeeding, heating, etc.; 3, Insect damage,... 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

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