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NORSTOG (1973) MEDIUM: For Germination of Epipactis

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A modified form, with chemical components; refef to A82-166 Read More

SHADING, GREENHOUSE: Glass Wax

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Forms a hazy white barrier, lets in plenty of light; a second application puts on heavier shading; wipe off in fall. ODA76-14 Read More

NORTHEN NUMBERS: Applied to Awards

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Varietal epithets used to distinguish awards do not convey precise information; a coded system would supplement the present inadequate system; a proposal to name such numbers after a leading writer... Read More

NORTHERNMOST ORCHIDS: In Mexico

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A list of 40 plants found about 250 miles south of the Texas border; refer to A61-965 Read More

NOZZLES: For Watering

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Most popular is the Skinner "Superior" in the U.S.A. it can be mounted five to six feet apart on pipe lines six to seven feet above the plants. A79-4 Read More

BUDS: On Cattleyas, Turn Yellow and Drop

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The air is possibly polluted with ethylene and automobile fumes, or burning wood, an unvented heater, insufficient light, injury caused by snails, slugs, insecticide or pesticides. A76-507; A76-698 Read More

CATASETUMS: Eat Roots of Cattleyas, Vandas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Carbaryl is excellent for control; use 1 ttpg., or one pound in 100 gals, of water; also known as Diocarb. A74-300 Read More

BUDS: Blasting

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In addition to ethylene, it can be caused by drying out from either high or low temperature, or low humidity. A86-1140May be caused by air pollution, or too high or too low temperatures; in cattley... Read More

CYPRIPEDIUMS: Grown in a Northern Garden

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago 12 native and exotic terrestrials grown successfully, with descriptions and cultural requirements; refer to CA84#2-20;#3-20 Read More

CYPRIPEDIUMS: Culture in the Garden

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In Germany, cultural methods described for species gathered from all over the world; refer to OR77-340+ Read More