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NOMENCLATURE: The Authorities for Correct Forms

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago There are two: The international code of botanical nomenclature, and The international code of nomenclature of cultivated plants; for orchids, it is the Handbook on orchid nomenclature and registra... Read More

NUTRITION: In Tropical Forests

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago Distribution and density of plants, the role of birds and other animals, nutrition from everything possible -- litter, rainfall, throughfall and stemflow; role of epyphylls or run-off from other pl... Read More

NUTRITION: Of Plants in the Wild

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago Special problems of nutrients and water uptake, the role of roots, leaves, rainfall, etc.;rrefer to OBII-197 Read More

POTS: For Cymbidiums

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago Small laundry baskets of plastic mesh about 18 inches wide are used in the Bianchi establishment on Long Island to grow cymbidiums in. OA82-8 Read More

ODONTOGLOSSUMS: Breeding

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago For the story in France, refer to W9-57 -- intergenerics and their repotting = as to when is best, do it when growths are half developed in cool weather, spring or fall; avoid hot weather stress. A... Read More

ODONTOGLOSSUMS: First Flowering

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago It is a mistake to let a small plant flower fully; restrict the first spike to one flower only. AU76-73 Read More

ODONTOGLOSSUMS: Night Temperature

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago Maintain around 60 deg.F. in summer, but ease it back to 55 in fall and winter. AU76-74 Read More

PRUNING PAINT: For Cut Surfaces

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago It is available in an aerosol can. A78-113 Read More

FERTILIZERS: Overhead Sprinkling of Soluble Type

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago It is feasible to do so especially for a large commercial range, but application may be irregular and wasteful. F81-65 Read More

FERTILIZERS: Proof of Absorption by Cattleya Roots

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago They can absorb nutrients both through the roots and the leaves, as shown in a report published in 1967, and recent reports from Southeast Asia. A83-266 Read More