Subject: Misting propagation?

From: [email-masked] (Doctorb Science)
Date: 14 Jun 1995 16:10:38 -0400

Hello all.  I was wondering if somebody could direct me to
a decent source of information on the use of intermittent
misting devices in propagation of cuttings from roses, etc.

I am specifically interested in articles detailing materials,
costs, and such for constructing a microenvironment for 
propagation purposes.

Any information will be appreciated, whether it be online
services or magazines, journals and the like.

Thanks in advance.

-- 
							Sincerely, 
							Doctorb Science
					 (The "b" stands for "bargain"!)
	P.S. I am not a crackpot.

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From: [email-masked]
Date: 14 Jun 95 17:53:13 -0500

> misting devices in propagation of cuttings from roses, etc.

You might want to call over to your own university greenhouses and
see what they're using.  The typical mist bench has some raised
"sprinkler heads" that put out a very fine mist for a few seconds,
and cycle on and off.  Some of the systems are on timers, while 
others are pressure-switch activated (an arm with a piece of 
screening on it is the arm of the switch:  When there is a sufficient
amount of water droplets on the screen, the switch is off; when 
the water evaporates, the mist system comes back on.

Most greenhouse equipment supply catalogs have the parts and part
listings for mist benches.  The usual problems most people run into
are blockages of the tiny nozzle openings from gunk in the water,
and water pressure problems.

Kay Klier  [email-masked]