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Chrisware

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Posted 1380247747	Reply with quote #1

I just spoke to my cousin in Wilmington, NC. She says in her area there are fig trees everywhere and that she would talk to a friend of hers who grows them to see if she could track me down some cuttings or plants to send back. She said she also has another friend who grows enough to share in her yard. I would be happy with a couple twigs, but knowing her she'll drive all over the place trying to find more. If she goes too crazy, then maybe I'll have some to share ;) __________________ West Virginia Guy Zone 6a... But extremely close to 5b Have: Hardy Chicago, Celeste (rooting cuttings) Want: Violette de Bardeaux, Brown Turkey, Sals, Magnolia, Brooklyn, and suggestions ;)

greenfig

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Posted 1380248455	Reply with quote #2

We may have an early Christmas! Please let us know. __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

Tam

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Posted 1380252873	Reply with quote #3

Chrisware: Thank you for sharing. Best, Tam

jtp

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Posted 1380257452	Reply with quote #4

I live in Wilmington. I can help her, too. PM sent.

greg88

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Posted 1380284443	Reply with quote #5

If she can get history behind the figs and/or a name that really makes the plant special to grow and talk about, esp if it was brought over by immigrants. __________________ Greg North West Arkanasas Zone 6b Wish list: any SPECTACULAR cold hardy figs, and/or perhaps a Niagra Bl., Laradek EBT, Kathleen's Bl, Hunt, a great UNK or anything anyone wants me to have???

Pattee

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Posted 1380288252	Reply with quote #6

What a great adventure ! Good luck. __________________ 7a & 9b ►I assume all my figs carry FMV ◄ Seeking : Italian 376,395 , Galicia Negra, Negretta,UNK Pastilliere ,Pananas Purple, Malta Blk+purple/red, Italian + Calabrian UNK's , Catanzaro, Malone, Sucrette(Baud) "We may have our private opinions but why should they be a bar to the meeting of hearts?" - Gandhi

Chrisware

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Posted 1380289465	Reply with quote #7

Thank you greg, I asked her to try to get names or at least where it cam from. I hope I get some info I have to laugh, because knowing her like I do... I wouldn't be surprised if she drives around knocking on people's doors. So, as a thank you I'm working on a painting for her. She's always posting amazing pics of the beach. So I'm going to take one of her pics and paint it For rooting, I'm going to try the bag method since I've never rooted figs before. From what I've seen, many must use it. I'm going to have my students help me out. They'll love seeing the roots form. Thanks all, Chris __________________ West Virginia Guy Zone 6a... But extremely close to 5b Have: Hardy Chicago, Celeste (rooting cuttings) Want: Violette de Bardeaux, Brown Turkey, Sals, Magnolia, Brooklyn, and suggestions ;)

SoniSoni

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Posted 1380299031	Reply with quote #8

That's very exciting. I hope to hear how she does. Isn't it amazing how many people become our fig scouts (enablers.) LOL __________________ Soni GA. 7-8. seeking Galicia Negra, Bianchi Guido, Violette de Sollies, Emerald Strawberry

lifigs

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Posted 1380302983	Reply with quote #9

See if you can have her take some pictures with the fruit. They will be helpful in identifying the varieties. __________________ Bill Long Island (Nassau) 7a,NY Wish List: Sicilian Red, RdB, JH Adriatic, Sal's EL and any fig from Bari.

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