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3932	Daybreak Express (Monday through Friday, 5:00 - 8:20 am) Out To Lunch (Monday through Friday, 12:00 - 3:00 pm) Jazz Alternatives (Monday through Friday, 6:00 -...	lawed90	Mar 13, 2004 5:02 am
3933	Hi all, What is the best way to sterilize your knife or razor blade before grafting? Many people suggest to clean the tools in alcohol, but when I do that I...	Dan Skibsted danskibsted	Mar 15, 2004 9:12 pm
3934	hi Dan the problem with having sterile tools for grafting is after the first graft the tool has been contaminated by the skin of the stock or the scion that...	IRISHMESPR@...	Mar 15, 2004 10:01 pm
3935	Hello all, I think it could be the type of alcohol you use. I graft hundreds of plants every year with 95%+ success, and I use Industrial Methylated Spirits...	David Rushforth david@...	Mar 15, 2004 10:36 pm
3936	In a message dated 3/15/2004 2:36:40 PM Pacific Standard Time, david@... writes: I think it could be the type of alcohol you use. I graft hundreds...	IRISHMESPR@...	Mar 15, 2004 11:13 pm
3937	maybe it is something othert than the way you are dissinfecting the cutting tools? I know commercial growers here that graft large quantities with very bad...	Fan, Wen-Chun cactusfan	Mar 16, 2004 5:03 am
3938	Hello Dan, microbiologists immerse the tool tool in alcohol and ignite it before use. That works very well. Greetings Edmund...	euclid@... damies21	Mar 16, 2004 2:06 pm
3939	Hi all, Thanks for the all the responses to my question. I use 99% pure alcohol from the supermarket, is that different from what you use David? The alcohol I...	Dan Skibsted danskibsted	Mar 16, 2004 3:29 pm
3940	Hi Dan, as well as I know alcohol for desifection purposes is about 70 %. Consult your doctor ;-). The highter content of water makes it more effective. I...	euclid@... damies21	Mar 16, 2004 5:56 pm
3941	Hi David, This must be your 2 favourite subjects grafting & chemistry ?......... so I thought you may be able help me. Would white spirit bought from any...	Phil White haworthiauk	Mar 16, 2004 7:26 pm
3942	... Just use fire ! I use a lighter to sterilize my blade, after a having carefully cleaned it with a paper towel. Just wait 1 or 2 minutes for the blade to...	Yann Cochard yann_cochard	Mar 16, 2004 7:26 pm
3943	Hi Yann, Your method sounds very interesting and easy. For how long to you keep the lighter under the blade? What is your success rate when you use this...	Dan Skibsted danskibsted	Mar 16, 2004 8:23 pm
3944	Hi Dan, I used to graft many cacti, sometimes over 100 a day, only used my trousers to clean the razor blade. Most grafts were succuesful. Good growing stock,...	Robert Maijer robertmaijer	Mar 16, 2004 9:03 pm
3945	Hi all, What I normally do when grafting is to first whet the knife, then clean it thoroughly to remove any carborundum adhering to the blade. Then I pour a ...	David Rushforth david@...	Mar 16, 2004 9:08 pm
3946	Hey Robert, I'm taller than you, but do you have any of those trousers that will fit me? David ... From: "Robert Maijer" <maijer_robert@...> To:...	David Rushforth david@...	Mar 16, 2004 10:08 pm
3947	The 99% alcohol sold in many supermarkets in Europe is not methylated spirits but probably pure ethanol, in USA it is isopropanol/rubbing alcohol. Methylated...	Avi2160401@... avi2160401	Mar 16, 2004 11:24 pm
3948	Dear David, They do not even fit me any more, I did not mention a disadvantage of my method, the trousers did not last long due to the sharpnes of the blades...	Robert Maijer robertmaijer	Mar 17, 2004 7:49 pm
3949	Hi all, First I would like to thank all who have shared their experience with me. I have now figured out what went wrong, and I think I know how to solve the...	Dan Skibsted danskibsted	Mar 17, 2004 9:03 pm
3950	I have an old twin Pelicyphora which has both growth centers dead but the plant is still alive and constantly sprouting little offsets but they don't seem to...	spinefellow02	Mar 25, 2004 2:00 am
3951	... http://www.cactus-art.biz/technics/Grafting_on_opuntia_compressa_index.htm...	john_gotts1	Mar 26, 2004 8:56 pm
3952	Thanks for the info , I will have a look. Peter ... art.biz/technics/Grafting_on_opuntia_compressa_index.htm...	spinefellow02	Mar 28, 2004 2:18 am
3953	This is not only one of Australia's largest amateur plant shows, it is arguably now ranked among the world leaders of such shows, attracting visitors from...	didge_rowe	Mar 30, 2004 2:44 am
3954	Dear sir, I have just update my website.You can see special plants for sale page 1-5. Hope you will enjoy with my plants. http://www.deawcactus.com Best...	DEAW deawcactus	Mar 31, 2004 5:43 pm
3955	The annual Connecticut cactus & succulent show and sale is being held this weekend in Waterbury at the Naugatuck technical community college. 10s of thousands...	Art crazy4cacti	Apr 1, 2004 4:54 pm
3956	DEAR FRIENDS I HAVE GOOD AND BIG GREENHOUSE FOR CACATUS AND SUCCULENTS AND I HAVE OVER 500 VARIOS TYPES. I CAN SEND TO YOU VARIOS CACTUS AND SUCCULENTS . ...	tavassoli mohammadreza bmtavassoli	Apr 3, 2004 6:21 pm
3957	dear sirs i am intressted for ariocarpus . what you need in exchange ? i have many cactus and succulents. best regards bmtavassoli ... ...	tavassoli mohammadreza bmtavassoli	Apr 3, 2004 6:25 pm
3958	Hi All, I am just wondering what others experiences are with rooting down scions from perekiopsis. I have one ariocarpus fissuratus about 6cm across which last...	Phil White haworthiauk	Apr 4, 2004 7:44 pm
3959	Hello all, Regarding Philip White's note about rooting from pereskiopsis. I would say that I also find it difficult, for the reasons mentioned. I much prefer...	David Rushforth david@...	Apr 5, 2004 6:37 pm
3960	Hi all! I grow many plants, particularily tropical orchids and a small cactus & succulant collection. I have posted a few favourite pics of various specimens...	Roger Crisp roj750	Apr 6, 2004 11:53 pm
3961	Hi Roger, I have lot's of Ariocarpus and am always looking for an interesting trade, please contact me privately at cactuschris2002@... if you are...	Chris cactuschris2002	Apr 7, 2004 1:51 am

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