This tree is being auctioned off to benefit the new foundation.

It is a Col de Dame Blanc in a 1 gallon pot. The scion wood came from a private ranch in Ca. I have another one from UC Davis if you'd rather have that one. If you are the winning bidder I can forward additional pictures.

The bidding will start now and end at Noon EST on Sunday August 4rd.

I will announce the winning bid by 3:00 o'clock on Sunday. I will not name any private bidders.

You can bid here or by PMing me. I will announce all private bid amounts but not the bidder's name.

I will pay the shipping, but will not ship to CA,AZ, AK or HI nor will I ship outside the US.

Shipping will be second day by the USPS. I will supply you with a tracking number. I will not be responsible for the plant if it suffers from heat damage. If you want me to hold it until later in the year I'd be happy to do so. 
If you want me to ship it any other way I'm also happy to do so but you will have to pay the shipping.

I will contact the winning bidder and explain how to pay the foundation directly. Once I receive word back that the payment has been made I'll ship your Col de Dame fig.

Have fun and good luck.

Thanks to Rafed for letting me copy most of his auction text.

This is great. Thank you for offering this auction. I am positive this will go far higher than my pay grade, but I'll get it started - $30.

$35

Thanks gentlemen.
Kind of a slow start for such a good fig but It is a Monday morning.

$40

$55

$60

bump

$80.00.

goss

Bump

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Ann
Zone 6

awsfigs,
thx 4 the bid. If you win I will include cuttings of some extremely good figs.
And BTW what the heck is that rooster
mgg

If you mean her avatar, it's a cat.

If you mean her kitchen,

http://pages.infinit.net/garrick/chinese/rooster.html

http://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/social_customs/zodiac/rooster.htm

http://www.hanban.com/chinese-culture/chinese-zodiac/chinese-zodiac-sign-rooster.html

Since it's ceramic you'd think she was an Earth Rooster, but she's too young for that. 

Excellent auction Michael! Thank you for offering an awesome fig variety from your collection. I'll jump in for $125-

thx Vince

bump

I'll bump that Vince Russo guy up to $130- :-)

Hi Michael and Bob<

Yes!! It's my rooster from Italy... It took a whole year for them to make it.. Now I see it everywhere... Ha ha... And thanks for the sweet compliment Bob ... My big BDay is this year...

Michael,
 You're very generous to offer such incentive for me to win.  I better keep a closer watch to this then!!! 

Best,
Ann
Zone 6 Pepper Pike , Ohio

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Ann
Zone 6 P.Pike Ohio

Ok this is the way we need to help the foundation. thx Vince and Ann.
Good cheerleading Bob. I do recognize a cat. Even such an unusual one.

Ann,Ann........

Marius... Marius!!!
Your trees are loving their new home here... Thank you for your hospitality and your kindness !!! Your son is adorable!!

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Michael,
It's a siamese cat .. solid brown with green eyes.. You do have an eye for exotics !
Thanks..
Best,
Ann
Zone 6
P.Pike, OH

Ann,
It's a stunning looking animal. Is it very vocal?

Michael,

Thank you... Yes, Spice is extremely vocal . Likes to play fetch as well . Think he maybe part dog ..
Is that a picture of your dog?

Ann
Zone 6
P.Pike, Ohio