Category: Culture

SEEDLINGS: Treatment

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Their culture from flask to flowering, with considerable detail; refer to OD68-6+ Read More

SHADE HOUSE: Location

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Full sun exposure is best; a north-south axis is good; best compromise is full morning sun; for Florida 53% of actual shade is best screening, with additions for some genera; some sections or plant... Read More

SHADING, GREENHOUSE: Aluminum Paint

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Has a high reflective quality and keeps the greenhouse temperature ideal for growing, with excellent results; no report on rate of wear-off or removal in fall. A63-835 Read More

SHADING, GREENHOUSE: Formula

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Flaked off well in the fall: 1 lb. white lead (now withdrawn from the market?), 2 oz. linseed oil, 1 gal. mineral spirits. A75-618 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

SHADING, GREENHOUSE: Green Fiberglass

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Green light is inefficient for plant growth; white light or shading enables plants to produce more food. A66-927; A70-916 Read More

SHADING, GREENHOUSE: Green Paint

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago "Rez" sage green paint adhered best to fiberglass; in Missouri, it caused no bud burn; higher light possible under green shading; refer to A61-458 Read More

SHADING, GREENHOUSE: Green Saran Cloth

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Suitable for cattleyas; only the reflected light will be green; Saran netting does not transmit light but merely reflects it. A70-427 Read More

SHADING, GREENHOUSE: Latex Paint

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Latex shading is available from dealers; it is easy to remove in the fall; addresses given. A75-618 Read More

FERTILIZERS: Organic or Inorganic

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago Bacterial activity is low at 50 deg.F. (10 deg.C.) so it is better to use inorganic types of fertilizer in cold weather;use an organic in warmer temperatures. AU73-185Both can be used; liquid organ... Read More