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CAT LITTER: In Potting Mixes

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago A calcined clay or shale product sold in supermarkets is slightly alkaline and becomes neutral with use; cymbidiums grow well in it in small containers but some show signs of chlorosis when it is u... Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Flowering Stimulation

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago When spikes are growing, the total quantity of nutrition absorbed increases and the fertilization with a higher E.C. or parts per million, increases quality. OA87-199 Read More

SPECIMEN PLANTS: Points to Consider

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago They can be both small or large; they may take five or more years to develop; don't select plants with extended rhizomes or which are high climbers; select those that produce growths freely even fr... Read More

SPECIMEN PLANTS: The Butterworth Prize

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago The finest of the year awarded; descriptions, illustrations; refer to AA82-36; AA84-23 Read More

SUPERTHRIVE: Its Ingredients

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago Its ingredients are Vitamin B1 and Naphthyl-acetic acid, a plant hormone; use one drop to a gallon of water. OIE86Jan-12; May-15 Read More

SPHAGNUM MOSS: As Potting Material

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago Usually live material is used either wholly or as a top dressing, so a constant supply is needed; it requires careful watering and fertilizing; it is a rare carrier of sporotrichosis, a fungus dise... Read More

FUNGUS: Septate Type Spotting Under the Leaves

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago Control it with a Banrot spray at lttpg. and repeat in two to three weeks. A82-690 Read More

FUSARIUM WILT: Two Kinds Do Damage

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago They enter through roots or rhizome; they plug the water-conducting tubules; infected parts turn purple; cut off all infection; use Actidione (using great caution) or, dip the plant in Benlate (ben... Read More

GALVANIZED WIRE: Toxicity on Hardware Cloth

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago It is present but not great; use a fertilizer containing some phosphorous which will tend to keep the wire coated against zinc phosphate dissolution. A71-917 Read More

GARLIC: Insecticide

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 8 years ago Developed by Henry Doubleday Research Assoc.; 3 oz. chopped garlic with 2 teaspoons liquid paraffin are left to soak 48 hours; then add 1 pint water; mix well with 1/4 oz. spreader; filter and stor... Read More