Aaron Hicks wrote:

Although I generally agree with Mike (KA3UPL here, Mike), the R.T.
Northen book is the same through third and fourth editions. The release of
fourth edition in the 1990's didn't include an update, and advocating the
use of pesticides and fungicides (natriphene, anyone?) that haven't been
available for decades will confuse any new grower.

A very good book, and his grandson (who raises orchids here in the
Valley) is looking at issuing an updated edition sometime after he
finishes graduate school. Until then, copies of third or fourth edition
off of "eBay" or Bookfinder.com will do.


Other than specific recommendations on various substances that are
either no longer in use or have been replaced with better alternatives,
the cultural information and daily practices and procedures are
generally the same.

Other than the freely-available AOS culture sheets for the specific
genera that are being grown, her book remains a treasure trove of hints,
tips, and overall encouragement that a home grower of any level can use.


(Got the new issue of 'Orchids' today - they used one of my photos to
illustrate the article on Odontoglossum!)

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