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CHARCOAL FORMULAS

Mother Flask and Replate Flask V

This formula contains activated charcoal which enhances growth in many genera. All sowing and replate media are effective with a broad range of genera, including cattleya, phalaenopsis, cymbidium, odontoglossum, masdevellia, paphiopedilum, dendrobium, oncidium, etc. This Each formula is specially formulated to promote strong, balanced root and leaf growth. Seed should be sown onto one of the Mother Flask media; then transferred, when the developing protocorms reach a workable size.

STANDARD REPLATE FLASK MEDIUM I

Fine general purpose transplant medium for all genera. Requires addition of banana puree and distilled water.
Litter……………………………………..………………............$9.35
Half Pound…………………………………..…..…………….....$35.75
One Pound……………………………………..…………….......$60.50
5 Pounds………………………………………………………....$220.00
10 Pounds………………………………………………………..$346.06

MOTHER FLASK MEDIUM IV

Improved sowing formula speeds germination of ALL genera, especially paphs and other semi- terrestrials. Requires only distilled water. Yields approximately 13 liters per pound (for best results, transfer plants to replate IV or V only.)

Litter……………………………………..………………....................$9.35
Half Pound…………………………………..…...................................$30.25
One Pound……………………………………..……………………...$55.00
5 Pounds…………………………………………………………........$249.43
10 Pounds…………………………………………………………......$386.93

REPLATE FLASK MEDIUM IV

Improved transplant formula, speeds growth for ALL genera, especially paphs. Requires only distilled water. Yields approximately 11 liters per pound.

Litter……………………………………..……………………….$9.35
Half Pound…………………………………..…..……………......$31.90
One Pound……………………………………..…………………$55.00
5 Pounds…………………………………………………….........$260.15
10 Pounds………………………………………..………….........$405.35

MOTHER FLASK MEDIUM V

Activated carbon included in formula, otherwise identical to Mother Flask Medium IV. Improved sowing formula speeds germination of ALL genera, especially catts, paphs and other semi-terrestrials. Requires only distilled water. Yields approximately 10 liters per pound. (transfer to Replate IV, or V only)
Litter……………………………………..……………….................$9.35
Half Pound…………………………………..…..…………………..$30.25
One Pound……………………………………..……………………$55.00
5 Pounds……………………………………………………….……$260.70
10 Pounds…………………………………………………………...$406.45

REPLATE FLASK MEDIUM V


Activated carbon included in formula, otherwise identical to Replate Flask Medium IV. Improved transplant formula, speeds growth of ALL genera, especially catts, paphs, dendrobiums,and odont. family. Requires only distilled water. Yields approximately 9 liters per pound.

Litter……………………………………..……………………..............$9.35
Half Pound…………………………………..…..……………………...$30.25
One Pound……………………………………..……………………….$55.00
5 Pounds………………………………………………………………..$260.70
10 Pounds………………………………………………………………$406.45

FLASKING STARTER KIT


Each kit will contain the following at substantial discount, and will include our "manual & video" on how to do flasking........................................ $148.50

1-mother flask media IV (liter)
2-mother flask media V (liter)
2-replate flask media IV (liter)
2-replate flask media V (liter)
2-scalpels
12-flasking jars and lids
1-manual on how to do flasking
1-video on how to flask orchid seeds

***OrchidSource Laboratory and Nursery is allowed to make orchid media substitutions of equal or higher value. Most current standard medias needed to initiate flasking are: Mother Flask IV and Replate Flask IV or V. *****

Video tape on all procedures on flasking orchid seed, both green pod, dry seed, and replating proceedures. Also shows how to make a seed pod, cataloging names and protocols...................................................................... $29.95

CATTLEYA MERISTEM MEDIA


Cattleya/or dendrobium iniation media: supplies in liquid, or solid form, (please specify). The first formula to get x-plants going. Once they have taken you place in cattleya culture media.

Cattleya/ or dendrobium culture media: 2nd stage growth, to speed production of x-plants to produce desired number of meristems. After production goals are met, transplant into either of our replate medias for final growth.


CATTLEYA OR DENDROBIUM MEDIA


Litter……………………………………..…………………........$13.20
1 Pound……………………………………..…………………...$71.50
10 Pounds……………………………………..…………………$660.00

PHALAENOPSIS MERISTEM MEDIA

Litter……………………………………..……………………....$11.00
1 Pound……………………………………..…………………...$71.50
10 Pounds……………………..…………………..…..................$660.00

Phalaenopsis Stem Propagation (keiki) paste (1/4 oz.) is used to produce Keiki's on phalaenopsis stems and also in vitro………….................................$33.00

Hybridizer's paste: 1/4 oz. promotes seed production, and prevents premature abortion of set seed pods…………………….........................$33.00

PHALAENOPSIS STEM PROPAGATION MEDIA

Phalaenopsis Stem Propagation media: Used to start phalaenopsis stems to produce up to 20 plants per node. Always produces true identical plantlets.
Liter......................................................................................................$11.00
1 Pound................................................................................................$71.50

PHALAENOPSIS MERISTEM MEDIA

Phalaenopsis Meristem media: Used to meristem phalaenopsis stem propagation leaf tissues to produce a larger number of plants. This process can produce some genetic breakdown and plantlets should be flowered to prove their trueness.

Litter……………………………………..………………………..........$11.00
1 Pound……………………………………..…………………….........$71.50


LABORATORY CHEMICAL SUPPLIES

OrchidSource offers a wide selection of chemicals in the following listing. If you require others which are not listed, we would be pleased to send you a quote. Please let us know the weight or volume amount which you require. Please order in advance as some of these chemicals are not always in stock. Please call and check for availability. In most cases, we are able to provide chemicals promptly but some times manufacturing delays can cause shipments to be delayed more time. So, we advise you to take enough time to order your chemicals.

AGAR-AGAR U.S.P. POWDER-1 LB..............................................
$46.15
AGRI-STREP (HORTICULTURAL ANTIBIOTIC)8 OZ.................
$26.35
BANANA FLAKE POWDER (FREEZE DRIED) 1 LB....................
$27.45
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL POWDER-4OZ.....................................
$7.65
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL POWDER-1 LB....................................
$24.15
AMMONIUM NITRATE-1LB...........................................................
$8.75
AMMONIUM SULFATE-1LB..........................................................
$8.75
BORIC ACID CRYSTALS-1LB........................................................
$8.75
CALCIUM CHLORIDE-4OZ............................................................
$9.85
CALCIUM CHLORIDE-1 LB............................................................
$20.85
CALCIUM NITRATE-1 LB...............................................................
$8.75
CALCIUM PHOSPHATE DI BASIC-1 LB.......................................
$8.75
CALCIUM PHOSPHATE TRI BASIC-1 LB.....................................
$8.75
CASEIN POWDER 500GM..............................................................
$71.45
CHELATED IRON-4 OZ...................................................................
$9.85
CITRIC ACID CRYSTALS-4 OZ......................................................
$7.65
CITRIC ACID CRYSTALS-1 LB......................................................
$16.45
COBALT CHLORIDE-4 OZ..............................................................
$27.45
COPPER SULFATE CRYSTALS-1LB..............................................
$21.95
FERROUS SULFATE POWDER-1LB..............................................
$9.75
MAGNESIUM NITRATE CRYSTALS-4 OZ...................................
$32.95
MAGNESIUM SULFATE CRYSTALS-1 LB...................................
$8.75
MANGANESE SULFATE POWDER-1 LB......................................
$27.45
PEPTONE POWDER-4 0Z................................................................
$10.95
OF ANIMAL ORIGIN-1 LB..............................................................
$31.85
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE-1LB.........................................................
$16.45
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE FLAKE-1LB........................................
$13.15
POTASSIUM NITRATE-1LB............................................................
$14.25
POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE DI BASIC POWDER-1LB..................
$14.25
POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE MONOBASIC POWDER-1LB...........
$15.35
SODIUM MOLYBDATE POWDER-4OZ.........................................
$21.95
UREA CRYSTALS-1LB....................................................................
$8.75
ZINC SULFATE................................................................................
$12.95
ADENINE SULFATE-GRM..............................................................
$39.55
6-BENZYLAMINOPURINE 250 GM...............................................
$19.25
6-BENZYLAMINOPURINE-1 GRM................................................
$51.13
6-BENZYLAMINOPURINE-5GRM.................................................
$191.35
COLCHICINE-250MG......................................................................
$50.55
GIBBERELLIC ACID-250MG ..........................................................
$23.65

3-INDOLEACETIC ACID-1 GRM ...................................................

$25.25
3-INDOLEACETIC ACID-5GRM.....................................................
$64.85
3-INDOLEACETIC ACID-25 GRM..................................................
$170.45
INDOLE BUTYRIC ACID-1GRM....................................................
$16.45
INDOLE-BUTYRIC ACID-5GRM....................................................
$43.89
INDOLE-BUTYRIC ACID-25 GRM.................................................
$131.89
MYO-INOSITOL-50GRM................................................................
$35.75
MYO-INOSITOL-500GM.................................................................
$190.08
L-ISOLEUCINE-5GRM....................................................................
$29.15
KINETIN-250MG..............................................................................
$19.75
KINETIN-1GRM...............................................................................
$47.25
KINETIN-5GRM...............................................................................
$156.75
KINETIN-25GRM.............................................................................
$531.25
NAPHTHALENE ACETIC ACID (ALPHA)-30GRM......................
$24.15
NAPHTHALENE ACETIC ACID (ALPHA)-100GRM....................
$58.58
PYRIDOXINE (B6)-5GRM...............................................................
$18.65
PYRIDOXINE (B6)-25GRM.............................................................
$65.95
THIAMINE HCL (B1)-25GRM.........................................................
$19.75
THIAMINE HCL (B1)-100GRM.......................................................
$65.95
TRANS-CINNAMIC ACID-120GRM..............................................
$58.25

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

FORCEPS: 12 inch straight forceps (stainless), for replating & planting out flasks......... $27.50 (PLEASE CALL FOR AVAILABILITY)

TWEEZERS: 12 inch tweezers (stainless), for replating and planting out of flask............ $27.50 (PLEASE CALL FOR AVAILABILITY)

SCALPELS: Pre-assembled scalpels have stainless steel blades inserted in plastic handles.They are individually wrapped , sterile, and autoclavable, and may be reused many times with reasonable care....................................................$5.45

#10 STERILE DISPOSABLE SCALPEL: #080-150 blade tapers in a straight line to a fine point..............................................................$41.75

 


LABORATORY GLASSWARE



FLASKING JARS WITH SCREW ON LID PACKED IN BOXES OF 12 UNITS. THESE HAVE A VERY WIDE MOUTH, AND DO NOT REQUIRE COTTON FOR BREATHING AND HAVE BEEN PROVEN TO BE EXTREMELY EFFECTIVE BY OUR LABORATORY. THEIR EASE OF USE AND FREEDOM FROM CONTAMINATION ARE A PLUS, BESIDES THEIR LOWER COST.    
12 Units (Box).........................................................................$41.75
1 Unit......................................................................................$4.68

ORCHID BOOKS

ORTHO'S ALL ABOUT ORCHIDS:

A complete guide to growing orchids as houseplants. Full of color pictures, and descriptons of over 120 of the most popular and easy-to-grow orchids.......$11.95

ORTHO'S ALL ABOUT GREENHOUSES. Information about building and buying a kit greenhouse, as well as building plans for nine greenhouses, including 2 solar models. A lot of good additional information as well...........................$11.15

ORCHIDSOURCE FERTILIZERS

20-10-20 (Growmore-Urea free) fertilizer is an specific orchid fertilizer containing all trace minerals and the highest quality of ingredients that enable orchids to grow to their highest potentials. We recommend this 20-10-20 formula to be used as a continuous feeding method. In addition it is a dye free formula to aviod stains and it is suitable for use with injectors.

Half Pound......................................................................... $3.25
One Pound..........................................................................$4.35
25 Pound............................................................................$26.35

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