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Ruuting

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It's with a heavy heart that I'm making the announcement that I will no longer have the means to care for my fig collection, so I'm putting it up for sale.

I want my friends to get first dibs.
The remainder will be sold or donated locally.
Anyone affiliated with a program that could use some plants for education is welcome to contact me for a donation.

I'll post my inventory.

There is a category for airlayers, which shows the inground plants that can accommodate them. An agreement for who and when to set the airlayer can be discussed privately.

I don't know if I will be able to dig up the mother plants or take cuttings of any of these in time. If I will be, I will update the post.

I will not be able to ship or deliver, so pick-up at my home (Lyme, CT) or job (Orange, CT) are the only options.

All reasonable offers will be entertained, taking into consideration your time and travel, gas money, truck rental, etc..

The varieties in bold are my treasured Portuguese heirlooms, and I will ask that anyone who takes any of these commits to starting a second plant, from which to share cuttings, and keep the variety alive.

Photos of plants will be provided to prospective buyers.

I will accept check, PayPal, or cash.

Please contact me at
eosreis@yahoo.com
I will respond promptly.

Thank you all.


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Rui
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Sad to hear that you aren't able to maintain such an extensive collection, it was obviously a labor of love to acquire and grow them. I am one who has benefited from your generosity in the past. I hope some lucky folks can continue your work of preserving the rarities and also wish that everything is okay with you and yours. Best of luck!
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So sorry to hear, Rui. I wish I was close enough to help continue the care of your Portuguese varieties. I wish you the best.
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Thank you, Jesse and Gary.
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Rui
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Very sad to hear it.
I wish that I am closer, I have Portugal passport and  I do want to keep some Portuguese varieties like Lampeira Etc.
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I wish you the best, Rui! You are a true pioneer in preserving figs-especially Portuguese varieties. You are an important senior member here and I wish you nothing but the absolute best in the future. You were a mentor to me and many others as well. Figs rule and so do you. Take care, Bill.
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Edit : I also have two Lampa Branca plants that I missed.
Lampa Branca (Rosa), a 3-gallon and a 5-gallon.

Bill, thank you. Your Teramo is going with me!
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Rui
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Rui, sorry that you must get rid of the collection. With so many wonderful members here, i am sure your trees will have great homes to go to. Im across the country but if i werent, I would certainly be hapoy to help. Blessings to you.
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Sorry to hear that Rui...
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Rui,

Tough stuff buddy.  I wish you all the best, and if you are ever in need of some cuttings down the road, please feel free to hit me up.

Mario
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Wish list:  Galicia Negra, Violetta, Violette de Sollies, Dan_la's Black Beauty 10, Craven's Craving, Most important: YOUR FAVORITE FIG. A lot of people put emphasis on popular/exotic cultivars, which is great because it highlights some of the better fig varieties; however, I am most interested in the figs our members love regardless of pedigree. 
Currently Growing: a bunch of varieties.




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I know Rui and have seen his collection. These are top notch trees all healthy and most producing. Anyone looking to expand their collection should not miss this chance.
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Hello Rui, so sorry to hear that. I wished I was closer. Take care!!!
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I'm so sorry.  I can only imagine how difficult this decision was for you.  
Take care of yourself and don't be a stranger here. 
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Sent PM,

Please respond, I am nearby.

  Mike
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Garlic_Mike, I got a PM from you, saying that you'd look over the list and get back to me.
If you sent another one, I apologize, I didn't get it.
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Must be hard to leave or let go of all your babies.  I'm sure good homes will be found.  If I were clser I would be happy to help.

I'm in Iowa.  I'd love some of these for my new Fig house.  ANy one coming my way let me know.
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Sorry to hear you have to let your collection go.  Hope you will stay on the forum. 
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I'm so sorry you have to part with your beloved trees, Rui. Best of luck in your endeavors!
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Sent a couple PM's
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Rui thank you so much for your generosity today. You are a true gentleman. I promise to give your figs a loving home. I'm especially happy to replace some varieties that were winter killed a couple years ago. Best of Luck to you!
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