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BLACK ROT: On One-inch New Growths

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago This indicates a root disease; dip in Banrot solution ltpg., before repotting; another fungicide to try is Subdue, which may be effective. A81-393; RMH Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: On Limes Tone

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Warm water in nature does not di ssolve the rock but cold water will and the plants will deteriorate in even the best conditions in cultivation. OD83-30 Read More

PAPHIOPEDILUMS: Repotting

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Caused previous success -- turn to failure; roots were not produced: barely possible the plants needed lime; safely add 1/2 cup of pulverized limestone per cu.ft. of mix. A68-617 Read More

NEOFINETIA FALCATA: A Problem Plant

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Culture of an ailing plant is not difficult; it comes from a genus that grows well with an abundance of light and aeration; fertilize it fortnightly with one rounded teaspoon of 30-10-10 in a gal.o... Read More

NEOSPORIN: Controls Crown Rot

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago A patent medicine for cuts and scrapes, in a pfcferoleum base has three antibiotics as ingredients; apply with a toothpick. OIE86Nov-5 Read More

NEOSPORIN: For Control of Crown Rot

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Both the ointment and the opthalmia solution have been uses with good results; it's an antibiotic, contains polymicin B, bacitracin, neomycin, and may be available only on prescription; Polysporin ... Read More

NITROGEN DEFICIENCY: In Bark

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The function of organisms; leaf coloring significance; growth; correction; for analysis, refer to A67-472+ Read More

NITROGEN: Ammoniacal Source

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Urea nitrogen is not as readily usable as ammoniacal nitrogen and ammonium nitrate was added to a commercial fertilizer before application. OIE-RMH Read More

SELFING: Of Meristem Plants

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Should the offspring be deformed it will depend entirely on genetics; meristem propagation is not different from the normal kind. A70-725 Read More

SELF-POLLINATION: In Some Orchids

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Autogamy is one type of self-pollination and occurs in an open flower where pollen is transferred to the stigma without an intermediary or pollinator; cleistogamy is the other type and occurs in an... Read More

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