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Allcelestage

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I have unk Louisiana heirloom cuttings, I'm gunna cutt back my trees in the next few days and will have lots of cuttings, very healthy, I took cuttings from one of my trees 20 days ago and already have roots growing on them ( in damp long fibered sphagnum moss). These trees are very hardy, several years ago the temp here got down to 0 degrees, and it didn't hurt the trees it ony killed back the tips (6") of the branches that spring it came back no problem! The tree never drops the figs even after they get ripe, when ripe some of them will get very small cracking on the thin outer layer of skin if it rains heavy, even that don't happen very often, The figs taste Very good, I'v tasted many figs and these are by far my favorite of all!! They're very sweet, like eating candy!!! They are also good preserved, or dried!! I'm not tring to make money just asking for shipping cost ($5) will ship in the usa only, or will trade for other fig varieties! I can ship you a small live fig tree but shipping will be more! I also have apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, mulberry, plumb, and pecan trees! For cuttings.

If your interested PM me. Allen. Z8 North louisiana

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That's a generous offer. Can U tell us more about this fig -- like what color(interior/exterior), 2 crop or one, close eye or open eye,
medium size or large.
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sounds like a good one thanks for the offer.
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I have five trees they are very old 45years + planted by my grandfather, our favorite tree has figs that when they get ripe, one is light purplish brown with red center(sweetest), one is reddish brown w/pink center, one is dark brown w/red center (smallest), and the other two are grayish brown w/pink center, most are medium size, although one seems to be sweeter they all taste very good, sweet and rich!! I'm just learning about figs and fig wasp, I'm not sure if the eyes are open or closed, I have looked at figs online for a long time (how I found this site). trying to find out what kind they are but nothing is exactly like them. I have ask older family members that was raised here in the 60's, and have lived here all their lives and they just say "Louisiana heirlooms", no one knows what type they are! I'm hoping this summer when they get ripe someone here will know what kind they are!!! My whole family loves these trees, I'd like to get them out and growing all over the USA!!

Thanks Allen. Z8 Elm Grove Louisiana
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Allen, could any of the ones you described be Celeste?
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When I first started trying to find out what they were finding that a lot of old fig trees in Louisiana are Celeste I just assumed our favorite one here was Celeste, but the more I looked at, and read online about Celeste I'm not so sure, for one the pictures are not very close to what I have, and then I'v read that Celeste sometimes drops figs, and that Celeste often crack, swells and splits, my fig never drop off the tree, and through the years I'v only seen them get very small surface cracks a few times right after a rain! It could be a Celeste or a lot like a Celeste! Anyway If I found out it was Celeste I'd be happy with that!! Then the other three varieties are different, look, size, and taste!

Thank you!
Allen.
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A very generous offer, Allen!  It is really wonderful when folks save and share these old trees!
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Yes i got cuttings from him and they are so nice looking and heathy. Thanks allen from another louisiana fig friend. I cant wait to see what these guys are. Have they broke bud yet.

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Hello   Allen,.........I'm from Papua Indonesia  can you  send me a fig cutings  and shipping to indonesia?
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Thanks for the interesting info Allen. Its great to ensure these heirloom fig variants are not lost. I am sure forum members would gladly
help to try to id these variants.
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I'd have to ask someone here that knows more about shipping to help me,, explain how to package it to make the trip, how much it would cost, or even if it Is legal! I'd be happy to I just really don't know if I can!!!! Let me go to the post office and ask and I'll get back with you!!! I'll try!!!
Allen.
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Allen, the easiest way to ship is just to wrap each cutting in saran or plastic wrap and then in a padded envelope (cheap at the Dollar Tree).  That will keep them from drying out on the trip.  It's legal in the USA.  I receive cuttings from members all the time in California with no problems.  $5.00 should cover the cost of shipping AND the envelope.  You can recycle envelopes too.  Just paste the address label over the previous one.

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Ritchie. (Figpig66). Only one has broken bud and already has some tiny figs. The other 4 have not, they all break at different times, just a few days apart! Like clock work every year!
Allen.
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It is very generous of you to share your family heirloom fig so others can enjoy it and it can be carried on. It sounds like a lovely one to try.

You can also send fig cuttings wrapped in plastic baggies and send in a small flat rate box ..one rate..any weight.. Priority mail.  Cost $5.95  for me to get a nice box of cuttings sent from TX. Check @ the P.O
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Very generous of you to share these cuttings
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Thank you to everyone that sent a PM to me requesting cuttings and trees! I had a very busy day at work today I worked 18 hr. I will start shipping out starting with the first one that sent payment for shipping and handling! Thank you very much to the few that graciously gave extra to help me out, I will send you extra! I didn't realize this would be such an undertaking! 36 people have PM me and I haven't been able to return some of the PM's yet, please be patient I will get to you!! My trees are very big, there are plenty to go around!
To those I haven't got to yet, my email is ay2jy@yahoo.com for PayPal payment!

Allen.
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Hi Allen... Generous of you to share. I am from Malaysia and will be travelling to nyc in June this year. Could I have some cuttings later in June? If yes. I will email you when I reach usa.
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Hi Allen, why not open up the shipping of your cuttings to friends in Malaysia.
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Thanks Allen for the generous offer, a pm and paypal pymt has been sent your way.
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I will wait for your pm. I dont have paypal but can send payment to you by mail.

Thank you


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Thanks for the generous offer.
Pm sent.

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Hi Allen,

Don't take this the wrong way -- I am not trying to be pushy or ungrateful for your offer -- but just trying to find out if things are on track.  I sent an email, PM, and payment by Paypal fairly quickly after you made the offer & I have not heard anything back.  Just trying to be sure I have not somehow slipped through the cracks.  it sounded like things were hectic for you & I imagine that it might not be difficult to get missed under those circumstances.

Thanks,
John
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John. I sent out the last of the cuttings yesterday thanks!
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I never received pm back.. So I knew I would not receive any cuttings, but I think it was a lovely gesture of you to offer them, and a lot of work and time mailing them out. I hope every one who receives them has good luck rooting them, and I look forward to updates with pictures. If you offer again at a later date keep me in mind...  :)

Ginny
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Thanks, Allen. I just got mine today, I appreciate it and am really looking forward to finding out what variety it may be.
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Got the cuttings today. Thanks very much Allen. They look great!
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I got my cuttings today Allen. I just wanted to thank you for your time and generosity. I hope I have good luck rooting them so I can carry on your family trees. Maybe one day I can help someone getting started.
Thanks your friend Erick.
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Thank you for the generous cuttings and for the extra mulberry, Allen! I can't wait to grow them!

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Cuttings arrived today. They'll be snugly nestled in coir tomorrow. Thanks!
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Everything arrived today. Thank you for your generosity. 
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Allen, Thank you for your generous cuttings!!!  I got them last night when I got home.  I immediately put them in the mix to start them out.  I'll keep you posted in the progress.

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Allen,

Joined the forum today. are any more cuttings available?

Thx
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Allen,
I'm also curious if there are any cuttings left?

Thank you,
Paul
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Allen,


Thanks for the generous assortment of cuttings!  I am sure that these will be propagated & distributed to many forum members in coming years.  To avoid ID problems in the future, maybe "official" designations should be applied to these.  Your notes referred to:
"Family Favorite"
"Garden Tree"
"tree in the field"
"other two trees"

I can see first two names possibly "sticking" but I suspect that the last two are a little unwieldy to be used.  Any thoughts on how you would like these figs referred to, Allen?

John
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I labeled them Allen1, Allen2, Allen3, and Allen4 ;-}
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That would work -- hopefully Allen numbered them the same for everyone ...

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Allen,

The lovely fig cuttings arrived today! Thank you so much for your generosity. I was thrilled and very gratefull to have received them. I have some potted up and a few are wrapped in damp paper towels and bagged. I will keep you updated on their progress. I hope others who received your cuttings will continue to do the same.

May the rooting begin!!!

Ginny
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Thanks Allen

My cuttings arrived 2 days ago and cuttings in baggie#2 already have small roots. Very excited about these.
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Thanks Allen for the cuttings they are doing really good I hope you add some pictures of the parent trees leaves, fruit, etc. 

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do you have anything left?
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Dave, your cuttings are looking good! Thank's for the pic.

I have roots forming on a few of my bagged cuttings of the ones marked "from the field".  It only took three days to start seeing roots growing on them.

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My fam fav tree has leaves and (breba) figs on,
None are ripe yet, but I wanted to show y'all what they look like anyway! More pics when they get ripe.

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They look really nice Allen, thank's for posting the pictures and I look forward to more updates. My cuttings are doing well, but so far the one from the field is growing the more vigorous roots.

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Hey Allen
I just wanted you to know that all but a few of my cuttings have roots now. I hope they keep doing well and I will keep you posted on their progress. Thanks again and I hope all is well your way..
Thanks. Erick
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Allen, those figs really look good. I wish I could get some cuttings to grow in my homeland, malaysia.
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Allen has your trees got any figs on them ? If so could you post some pictures. 
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Allen,any more cuttings ?
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I just blacked out Allen's last name for privacy.

Here are 2, I think I have a 3rd somewhere :) I bought a nice rooted plant from Allen and he also sent some cuttings. The one that had tons of roots was on the left it took a while to grow because it decided to put out a whole new trunk instead of using the existing one.


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Hi Allen,
Do you have any more cuttings left...I would like one.
Thanks, Ed
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