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ORCHIDS EVER AFTER: A Form of Conservation

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Mount a sign in every greenhouse stating they need expert care and in case of death get in touch with the secretary of the Orchid Society of Great Britain. OR86-17 Read More

HEATING: Costs and How to Reduce Them

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Adopt partial underground construction of greenhouses, lots of insulation, a southern exposure, double glazing with plastic film, airtightness, the installation of passive heat storers (steel drums... Read More

CHARCOAL CHIPS: As Potting Medium

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago In Hawaii, all vandaceous orchids grown in straight charcoal chips; fewer problems encountered from bacterial and fungal pests, A76-227 Read More

CATTLEYA GASKELLIANA: Multiple Leads; How to Encourage?

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Cut the rhizome in places part way through; let sections root; repot separately. A79-272 Read More

GREENHOUSES: Plans to Build

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago A publication is usually available from your government college of agriculture which recommends plans. A72-412 Read More

PLANTS: New to Your Greenhouse

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Welcome them with an invigorating libation of a sugar solution at the rate of 3ttpg. and moisten them with the spray; or, crush one Stress Tab (B vitamin) in a gallon of water and anoint them; or, ... Read More

CATTLEYAS, BIFOLIATES: Flower Problems

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 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

HEATING CABLES: Use for

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Try growing mature Doritaenopsis and Phalaenopsis in the greenhouse on one for better performance; it should be linked to a thermostat control. OIE85Jy-15; RMH Read More

MOUNTS: Wooden, for Mounting Orchids

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago Prepare the piece by cleaning the branch; spray with Cygon 2E, Diazinon or Malathion; leave to dry before attaching plant. A77-449 Read More

PESTICIDES: Shelf Life

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 7 years ago They should be purchased for short-term use; mark the date of purchase on the container; most keep their effectiveness for two or more years if stpred properly; signs of ineffectiveness in dusts an... Read More