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CYMBIDIUMS: Shipping Spikes

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago Remove some flowers so the spike can be taped firmly to the box; tuck shredded wax paper between flowers and the box bottom and sides; loop florist cotton 1/4 in. by 3 in. in a full circle under ea... Read More

MICROCLIMATES: Variability of Temperatures in a Small Greenhouse

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago Use several thermometers in addition to a high-low type to check degrees; it is warmest at the top, cooler under bench; (generally); variations occur according to the distance from the heat vents i... Read More

ALLOTETRAPLOIDS: Colchicine Converted Cymbidium Tetraploids

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago Expected to have an impact on orchid breeding greater than meristemming. OA75-213 Read More

PHALAENOPSIS: After Flowering, Tops Were Cut Off But Stumps Did Not Flower

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago Advice: leave one or two leaves below the cut, keep the temperature from 58 to 70 deg.F. with high humidity and a light intensity of 1,000 to l,500fc. A75-192 Read More

CYMBIDIUMS: Shading Green Flowers

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago Shade them shortly after buds are exposed from the sheath; this prevents red pigments forming to cause muddy coloration later. OA75-179 Read More

VIRUS: Removal From Hands

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago Use 3% solution of Tri-Sodium Phosphate and wash first in it then in soap and water; it's difficult to remove. AU87(2)-16 Read More

CATTLEYA MOSAIC VIRUS: Transmission by Insects

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago It is the only virus which is definitely known to be transmitted by .aphids. OD68-150 Read More

PHALAENOPSIS: Temperatures Required to Induce Flowering

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago Drop the temperature to 55 deg.F. for two weeks in August and September. A69-902 Read More

SOW BUGS: In Fir Bark

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago Control by dusting the surface of the pot mix with Sevin dust 5%. A82-1061 Read More

HUMIDIFIERS: Portable Unit Develops Fungus Growth

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted over 9 years ago To control this, use Physan 20 one drop in three-quarters of a gallon of water. A78-698 Read More