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MERISTEMING: Of Cattleyas, Using Alternatives

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago Other media and methods, such as enhanced axillary branching are explained to obtain explants to place first into a Starting Solution, then a Short Multiplication Medium, then into a Resting Medium... Read More

MESUROL: For Control of Snails and Slugs

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago It is better than metaldehyde when used as a drench or soak; it's a wettable powder used at 8tpg; it is slow to dissolve and requires agitation to keep it in suspension; is labelled for use as a bi... Read More

POTTING MEDIA: A New But Already Long-lasting Mix

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago Equal parts of charcoal, peat and styrofoam is a satisfactory mix for nearly all orchids. Wll-212 Read More

POTTING MEDIA: Absent From the Pot

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago It can be done: vandaceous genera, various dendrobiums and oncidiums, in South Florida will grow in their containers without visible means of support if the owner can find the time to syringe, wate... Read More

ROOTS: Phalaenopsis on a Windowsill

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago If roots show brown areas on the exposed ones it is because of too low humidity, A75-876 Read More

MICE: In Greenhouses

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago They eat the pollen and cause flowers to change color; they eat pollen sacs of cymbidiums and sometimes parts of the flowers; they also eat pollen of cattleyas and phalaenopsis; control them with b... Read More

MICROFUNGUS INFECTION: In Phalaenopsis

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago It looks like virus, like so many other things that aren't, it causes necrotic leaf spot depressions; to.fight it you first dampen the compost of the pot, then you drench the whole thing in Subdue ... Read More

MILTONIAS: Potting Mix Recommended

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago Two parts chopped osmunda fiber; one part live sphagnum, a small amount of well-rotted cow manure added; water liberally when growing. A64-114 Read More

FOGGERS: Spray Cans for Insecticides

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago Types such as Raid or Foregone are household types and the carrier used may injure orchids, so use only those designed for greenhouse use. A86-274 Read More

MINIATURES: Cattleya Types

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago Handsome without being overwhelming; their appeal, cultural requirements, hybrid combinations, the micro-minis; a true miniature from five to 10 inches high; maxi-minis or compacts, characteristics... Read More