Santa's List 2013

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Womack

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Posted 1387507128	Reply with quote #1

Just for fun. If you could only ask for one variety what would it be? I would want a col de dame Gris to eventually try in ground in my area. I look forward to hearing everyone's responses, and who knows maybe a generous member will make a wish come true. __________________ Womack Northwest Georgia 7b Wish list: Col de Dame Gris, Black Tuscan, Socorro Black

BuzzardsBayFigs

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Posted 1387507606	Reply with quote #2

Mine would be a Italian-258 with a Nordland grafted on one side and a Nero 600m on the other side! Richard 6a MA

pawpawbill

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Posted 1387507618	Reply with quote #3

How about Maltese beauty. CDD Gris would be nice also

Let_alone_this_year_also

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Posted 1387507683	Reply with quote #4

Really want to try a Nero 600, all the talk of rain resistance.

GRamaley

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Posted 1387509290	Reply with quote #5

Martinenca Rimada, I want to have a small verigated section to my fig orchard __________________ Gloria --------------- 7a, maybe 8

eboone

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Posted 1387510081	Reply with quote #6

Thanks to the generosity of two local forum members I have my first couple of young fig trees, and thanks to them and several members distributing their spare cuttings, I have about 12 varieties to root after Christmas. All I want now is my first home grown ripe figs :) __________________ Ed Zone 6A - Southwest PA --------------------------- Short wish list: CDDG, LSU Red, Dark Greek (Navid), Col Littman's Black Cross. And any cold hardy early fig.

deerhunter16b

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Posted 1387511072	Reply with quote #7

Would love a Maltese Falcon... __________________ john Zone 7a

jerval

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Posted 1387512092	Reply with quote #8

would love to have black madeira and col de dame noir __________________ boca raton fl zone 10 tree brown turkey Growing , Negronne, ,Chicago hardy ,L.S.U.P ,Deanna , Nero 600m , Abebereira - Kathleen's Black - Violet Sollies, Yellow Lebanese.,Takoma Violet., Malta black., Blue Ischia., Green Ischia., Rond de Bordeaux.,Maltese Falcon.,Jolly Tiger Cuttings .dark Portugal ,C.D.D.B. , C.D.D.G. ,Smith, Raspberry Latte., fracazzano Nero., Enrico L. , Wish List : Black Madeira. -Italian-258 . Hollier., Red Lebanese., Vasilika Mavra Sika., Genovese Nero.,

strudeldog

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Posted 1387512432	Reply with quote #9

Figo Preto or Col de Dame Noir would light my tree __________________ Phil N.GA. Zone 7 Looking for: De La Reina, Del La Senyora, Martinenca Rimada, Parfum De Cafards, Ponte Tresa, Sangue Dulce, Emalyn's Purple, and on and on

indestructible87

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Posted 1387515584	Reply with quote #10

I would just be happy if my cuttings root. But I would like a nordland. __________________ Travis Pittsburgh, PA

garden_whisperer

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Posted 1387518579	Reply with quote #11

Col de dame noir and or gris, and maltes falcon. Other than that any other early fig I don't have. __________________ Dave Zone 6b Illinois "Be the change you wish to see in the world"

armando93223

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Posted 1387522425	Reply with quote #12

Any Black Fig from Martin......its on my bucket list...LOL __________________ Armando in the Heart of California

HarveyC

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Posted 1387522872	Reply with quote #13

At first I was going to say I can't think of anything at all...really. Then I remembered a beautiful red fig I've only seen in pictures. Maybe it will be found here in the USA. I mostly hope that everything I have grows well for me in 2014. __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

HarveyC

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Posted 1387522983	Reply with quote #14

Oh wait, now I'm waking up....then there are some figs from http://www.ficuscarica.com/carica.html that would be nice, especially one of the Rigata figs. __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

greenfig

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Posted 1387532495	Reply with quote #15

My wish list has them all! __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

kausikck76

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Posted 1387534442	Reply with quote #16

Please God give me some Negronne and Black Madeira..tree . I know theydoes not exist in Australia, but never know may be one day someone will bring it from overseas. __________________ Wish list: CDDN, CDDB AND MARTINENCA RIMADA.

bullet08

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Posted 1387538679	Reply with quote #17

i just want world peace.. wait, i'm not on miss america. i want CdDG, but that can wait.. __________________ Pete Durham, NC Zone 7b "don't talk to me about naval tradition. It's nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash." - sir winston churchill "the problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." - the baroness thatcher *** all my figs have FMV/FMD, in case you're wondering. * * and... i don't sell things. what little i have will be posted here in winter for first come first serve base to be shared. no, i'm not a socialist...***

ADelmanto

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Posted 1387543614	Reply with quote #18

It's Christmas, I'd love "Ice Crystal." Ask me again in the spring and I'll have a lot more! __________________ https://www.facebook.com/From-The-Ground-Up-403313193085649/

WillsC

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Posted 1387544251	Reply with quote #19

Zingerella AKA Gypsy

farowyn

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Posted 1387553359	Reply with quote #20

I can't stop thinking about souadi since seeing it (and losing) on eBay. __________________ Jeff Central OH- Zone 6a Wish list-anything that will ripen in zone 6a.Souadi(obsessed with this one), Takoma Violet, Col de Dame anything -currently rooting: MBVS, DK, RdB, VdB. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ― Margaret Mead

lifigs

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Posted 1387570198	Reply with quote #21

Would love to give a Ronde de Bordeaux cutting a try. __________________ Bill Long Island (Nassau) 7a,NY Wish List: Sicilian Red, RdB, JH Adriatic, Sal's EL and any fig from Bari.

GeneDaniels

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Posted 1387571631	Reply with quote #22

I've seen a few pictures of a red Lebanese or red Italian. Since I've never actually seen a red fig, I would love to find one of those to grow. __________________ Zone 7b (Central Arkansas) Seven trees in the ground: Hardy Chicago, Celeste(?), LSU gold, Italian Black, Southern Brown Turkey(?), Strawberry Verte, and Unk yellow. Trees in pots: VdB, CdD, and Sicilian?

GregMartin

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Posted 1387575196	Reply with quote #23

Quote: Originally Posted by bullet08 i just want world peace.. wait, i'm not on miss america. i want CdDG, but that can wait.. HAHAHA...I was thinking the same thing as I read down the list. Someone needs to breed a fig and name it 'World Peace' so we can wish for it and actually get it! Hum, what would the attributes of a fig have to be to get that name.... 1) When you taste it you are satisfied and want for nothing other than to share it with your neighbors. 2)... __________________ zone 5 Maine Seeking: Saint Martin, Naples White, Black Tuscan, Bécane, French Alps, Abruzzi, Tenica, Wild Mountain Figs from the coldest corners (Iranian, Turkish or other...would love seeds too)

aphahn

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Posted 1387575478	Reply with quote #24

Ficus afghanistanica seeds __________________ Andy - Zone 6a Lat 39.9º N, Alt 5390' Westminster CO ⚘ Scion List

jdsfrance

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Posted 1387576597	Reply with quote #25

Well, I wish to find a strain of big fig that would ripen here. I know where there are three such strains at three different places. I'll have to have Santa Claus to ask for cuttings . Those figs look like pears / half the size of a pear williams . I did not know that such figs did exist ! So Santa Claus ... Go for cuttings for me ! Don't ask for the name of those varieties ... I have no idea, because unfortunately, I haven't seen them in any nurseries ... One of those hidden heirlooms strains certainly... __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

timmy2green

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Posted 1387576732	Reply with quote #26

A giant, juicy, early ripening even in cold climate, black, amazing flavor, closed eye, sweet and how did someone say..."slap your knees good" fig! Uh which variety is that...Nero, Ital 258? :) Merry freaking Christmas everyone! Timothy __________________ Saratoga, NY - Zone 5a Wish List: Sbayi, Poona, Panevino Dark, Lebanese Red, Sumaki, Raspberry Latte, Negretta, Italian 258, De La Reina MP.

jdsfrance

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Posted 1387579101	Reply with quote #27

@alanmercieca, yes of course, lots can grow here outside with winter protection- I already have some, but those ones I saw (not in my garden :( ) , are really big - and those would be ok for christmas present for me :) __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

DallasFigs

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Posted 1387579277	Reply with quote #28

Livano Greek :) __________________ James - Irving, TX - Zone: 8a Follow me on EBay Wish List: 187-25 · Ice Crystal · Maltese Beauty · Maltese Falcon

Womack

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Posted 1387591085	Reply with quote #29

Great to read all the replies. Lot of the usual suspects listed and some I haven't heard of. Keep em coming. __________________ Womack Northwest Georgia 7b Wish list: Col de Dame Gris, Black Tuscan, Socorro Black

OttawanZ5

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Posted 1387597453	Reply with quote #30

I do have a wishlist but I can skip that to another year if we could have a warm spring and long hot summer and warm fall in 2014 and no raccoons since they totally defeated me in 2013 and caused havoc coming in as a family of 4. __________________ Ottawan-Z5a, Canada

possum_trot

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Posted 1387598049	Reply with quote #31

Ottawan, I have found Rottweilers to be the answer to raccoons... As for my Santa's wish list...it is hard to narrow down to one, but I guess it would be St. Rita because of all the wonderful things that I have read about it. And I also like the story that goes along with it. __________________ Susan Brown County, Indiana zone 6

ediblelandscapingsc

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Posted 1387601646	Reply with quote #32

RIGATA ROSSA A or B __________________ South Carolina zone 7b-8

bullet08

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Posted 1387602311	Reply with quote #33

dell'Osso, i totally forgotten about that one. __________________ Pete Durham, NC Zone 7b "don't talk to me about naval tradition. It's nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash." - sir winston churchill "the problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." - the baroness thatcher *** all my figs have FMV/FMD, in case you're wondering. * * and... i don't sell things. what little i have will be posted here in winter for first come first serve base to be shared. no, i'm not a socialist...***

Bosco

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Posted 1387607966	Reply with quote #34

Not real picky here! How about any proven “black fig” for zone 10. Puuleeeze Santa..... I bean a good boy this year…….. :-) Feliz Navidad and happy figs in 2014 __________________ Jack San Diego, North County Coastal Zone 9A Wish List for 2015: Black Madeira, Col de Dame Blanc. Noir and Gris,

BuzzardsBayFigs

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Posted 1387647853	Reply with quote #35

Alan - Your PM is filled. Would like to be on your spring list for Malta Purple Red. Thanks, Richard

omotm

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Posted 1387668913	Reply with quote #36

I would like the variety of fig that causes your yard to increase 10x to give you more room for more figs. __________________ Steve Houston, TX Zone 8b Wish List: Zingarella

needaclone

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Posted 1387681951	Reply with quote #37

James -- I'm with you. I have a "fig crush" on that Livano Greek. That is just one good looking fig. It hit me just now why I am so attracted to it -- the coloration looks just like some ripe mangos I've seen, with that yellow/orange/red transition. Yum! Jim __________________ Clarksburg, NJ - Zone 6b Wishlist - A wise man recommended: Nero600M . Malta Black . Tacoma (Takoma) Violet . Gino's . Adriatic JH . Vista Mission . Florea . Atreano . ...also...RdB, Bethlehem Black, Negronne, Grise de St. Jean, Livano, Col de Dame Blanc/Gris/Noir, Vasilika Sika, Longue D'Aout, Italian 258, Pennsylvania 6-5000

possum_trot

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Posted 1387683421	Reply with quote #38

Alan, tried to send you a pm but your box is full. __________________ Susan Brown County, Indiana zone 6

Womack

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Posted 1387769622	Reply with quote #39

Alan, Great gesture to offer cuttings. Merry Christmas to all __________________ Womack Northwest Georgia 7b Wish list: Col de Dame Gris, Black Tuscan, Socorro Black

greg88

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Posted 1388065803	Reply with quote #40

Proven ICON __________________ 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???

pino

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Posted 1388072896	Reply with quote #41

A melanzana would be nice. It is long and dark purple like an eggplant comes from southern Italy. __________________ Pino, zone 6, Niagara, JCJ Acres Wish; Peace on earth and more figs Italian 258, Galicia Negra, Luv, trade suggestions welcome.

SoniSoni

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Posted 1388077845	Reply with quote #42

DITTO! what Pino said. I was just going to say that. If Santa has this long shapped Melanzana to sell, trade or share? Make Pino and me happy. Thanks, Soni __________________ Soni GA. 7-8. seeking Galicia Negra, Bianchi Guido, Violette de Sollies, Emerald Strawberry

gorgi

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Posted 1388095280	Reply with quote #43

Being funny... Recently, I must I've been very fig-naughty... All Santa gave me, was one of those fixed-rate USPS boxes filled with black dusty coal (@ the maximum weight allowed too!). __________________ George, NJ_z7a.

BuzzardsBayFigs

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Posted 1388096978	Reply with quote #44

Alan, Was the first common fig you ate on the island of Malta a " Malta Purple Red "? Does the other common fig have a name? Thank You, Richard zone 6a MA

Womack

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Posted 1388108536	Reply with quote #45

Alan, I agree with you. I have only recently been able to start paying forward the generosity of members who gifted me cuttings, but that is what it is all about. I also think we serve a vital role in preserving these varieties. Particularly the ones that have the best flavor. I have other fruits including an heirloom southern apple orchard. These varieties are great for various uses and can't be found in stores. Same as figs. __________________ Womack Northwest Georgia 7b Wish list: Col de Dame Gris, Black Tuscan, Socorro Black

BuzzardsBayFigs

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Posted 1388110989	Reply with quote #46

Alan, Thanks for the info, and it is sad that both are under attack in Malta by the fig tree borer (susa). Hopefully I'll find a cutting of a Farkizzan. Richard Zone 6 MA.

BuzzardsBayFigs

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Posted 1388114352	Reply with quote #47

Alan, I'll be doing the same if I can find it. Thanks for the info, Richard Zone 6a MA

Figs4Life

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Posted 1388161681	Reply with quote #48

I wish I had a White Greek, wait! lol that didn't sound right, I meant a fig tree lol __________________ Wish List: - White Greek - Maltese Falcon - Excel - Celeste FL Follow me on youtube for more Fig videos: Silver Destiny My name is George & I live in NY zone 6B

Oshawaman

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Posted 1388247337	Reply with quote #49

Season's Greetings!I'd love to try Florea,Laradek EBT or any other fig hardy to my area.Thank you and let's hope for a better 2014! __________________ Zone 5b/6a Wish List:Florea,LaRadek Brown Turkey,Nexoe,Brooklyn White,Lyndhurst White,Nero 600M,Bayernfeige Violetta and other hardy varieties.

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