[OGD] RE: Orchids and Antibiotics

I have used antibiotics labeled for agricultural crops successfully on Phalaenopis for bacterial leaf spot. They should only be used as a last resort. Using antibiotics labeled for fish would be a formula for disaster. Crown rot is normally caused by fungi, against which antibiotics are

[OGD] Re: Sight Reading vs Phonics

In a message dated 9/18/04 7:33:34 AM, Charlie writes: Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh?? Depends on the language. Does not work in Hebrew, as far as I know. I have great difficulty reading Hebrew because I am a

[OGD] re: Andy Easton

I'd just like all you good people on the list to see what kind of man Andy Easton really is. He's sent me 2 emails now, the 1st I just deleted, but figured I'd save this one and let you all see it. Kenneth, hope you read this. Andy Easton wrote As I said you are sure a little charmer.I

[OGD] help needed - description of Cattleya quadricolor Bateman

Hello OGDers : After obtaining from various sources descriptions of the species known today as Cattleya quadricolor, I have been unable, so far, to get a copy of the description published by Bateman : The Garderners' Chronicle, 1864, page 269. Could you help with a photocopy or a scan of that

[OGD] tree fern - thanks for the info

Thanks to Marianne (Fleurimont) and John (Stanley) for the info provided in answer to my query (sources for tree fern in the UK or in continental Europe). Best regards, Viateur ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[OGD] RE: benches

Judy wrote: I'm trying to locate a source for heavy duty black plastic plant benches like Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. use in their nursery departments. Can anyone on this list point me in the right direction or recommend a source for plant stands or benches that are attractive enough to use on

Re: [OGD] bush snails and Mesurol

Hello Everyone, I found some Mesurol for slugs (and snails, I assume) in the local garden centers. On the label it says poison... so I assume it should be VERY strong. Unfortunately, I found this in a German shop, and the instruction manual is in German... and I understand extremely little of

[OGD] re: Cody Cruise

Cody Cruise wrote: He's sent me 2 emails now, the 1st I just deleted, but figured I'd save this one and let you all see it. Kenneth, hope you read this. Reminds me of someone who no longer writes on this list. --Howard ___ the OrchidGuide Digest

[OGD] Antibiotic phytotoxicity

Steve Topletz [EMAIL PROTECTED] spaketh thusly: Antibiotics are to my knowledge extremely phytotoxic, more toxic to the plant than to the organism. Most are, yes. We routinely use kanamycin for transgenic selection (neomycin phosphotransferase expression using nptII). We also use

[OGD] lmnop

Charles Baker- That is amazing I read it three times with no problem. I would love it if you could post where you found the information, I'd like to read more about it. Terri Lewin ___ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[OGD] jumbler

Found the research for anyone who wants to take a look at it. Rawlinson, G. E. (1976) The significance of letter position in word recognition. Unpublished PhD Thesis, Psychology Department, University of Nottingham, Nottingham UK ___ the OrchidGuide

Re: [OGD] Bush Snails, Caffeine and a Bit of Rambling History

Martin writes: Those pesky critters! I used to have them, and slugs as well, but now they seem to have disappeared and I really don't know why. snip When this thread was re-opened I decided to scout again. No slugs or bush snails on 40 potato slices!!! I still have a bottle of unused caffeine