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NAMES: Common Names

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For a list of about 130 species with both Latin and common names; refer to Ca82(6)-41 Read More

CATTLEYAS, BIFOLIATES: Flower Problems

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago In December and January when most problems arise, the alliance is fussy about conditions necessary to produce good flowers because of the lack of light, etc.; good light, a steady supply of food an... Read More

POLLINATION: Mimicry

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Floral deception in many amazing forms is demonstrated, food fraud mechanisms, pseudo-copulation, etc., refer to SA87-18 Read More

POLLINATION: Of Cattleyas

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The how-to-do-it in detail and with colored illustrations for each step, refer to A80-1349 Read More

BACTERIAL DISEASES: Full Listing

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For data on causes, hosts, symptoms, controls, etc., of every one ever reported as attacking orchids, refer to OBIV-292 Read More

POTS, STYROFOAM: Advantages

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Light weight; retain moisture in the mix; algal and fungal growth are lessened; they are porous; several genera have been grown successfully in them. A68-232; OWD Read More

CROWDING PLANTS: Do Not Do it

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Air circulation is very important in the growth process. OD72-227 Read More

BUFFERING: In Potting Mixes

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago While some ingredients in mixes are described as non-buffering, such as Perlite (OR81-221) it is also thought that such is not really necessary in mixes. OA87-205 Read More

BLOOMING TIMES: Off Season

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago The flowers are usually different and of poorer color. NH78(1)9 Read More

LAVA ROCK: A Review of Culture After Two Years Trial

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Red lava rock in clay pots was still ideal for a general collection of cattleyas; phalaenopsis, in plastic pots; vandas in one-inch size rock also in plastic, the same for dendrobiums, equitant onc... Read More

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