Ponte Tresa @ $415 at ebay

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ik2003

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Posted 1452206787	Reply with quote #1

Is it really good or rare? Any experience with this fig? Thank you __________________ Imran Staten Island, NY Zone 7A eBay Name: ik2187 ------------------------------------- I have: Maltese Beauty, Maltese Falcon, Glacia Negra, Barnisotte Noir, CDDG, CDDN, CDDB, Bordisotte Rosa, Jolly Tiger, Qudsia, Yellow and Red Lebanese, Vasilika Sika, Petite Negra, VDB, RDB, Persian White, Black Madeira, Macool, Noire de Caromb, Excel, Celeste, HC, Dark Portuguese.

Figgysid1

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Posted 1452207510	Reply with quote #2

There is a post just a little bit down the page with the title Why? It's has 110 responses just about Ponte tresa. __________________ (Zone 12a) Big Island, Hawaii, 2,400 ft elevation, Fern Forest. Avg. July High 77,Avg.Jan.Low 56 Precipitation days 290, annual rainfall 201.80 inches.

brianm

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Posted 1452207545	Reply with quote #3

It's the holy grail. __________________ Wish list: Galicia Negra,UC Davis Black Ischia, Maltese Raven

COGardener

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Posted 1452207820	Reply with quote #4

It is both good and rare.

Johnparav

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Posted 1452208022	Reply with quote #5

Its a fig , get over it.

ik2003

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Posted 1452209066	Reply with quote #6

Thank you! :) __________________ Imran Staten Island, NY Zone 7A eBay Name: ik2187 ------------------------------------- I have: Maltese Beauty, Maltese Falcon, Glacia Negra, Barnisotte Noir, CDDG, CDDN, CDDB, Bordisotte Rosa, Jolly Tiger, Qudsia, Yellow and Red Lebanese, Vasilika Sika, Petite Negra, VDB, RDB, Persian White, Black Madeira, Macool, Noire de Caromb, Excel, Celeste, HC, Dark Portuguese.

Dave

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Posted 1452209294 · Edited	Reply with quote #7

Wow they are giving those things away LOL They are all rare and expensive until they get circulated around it's a waiting game __________________ Connecticut - Zone 6B Wish List - Bordissot negra rimada

figpig_66

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Posted 1452218885	Reply with quote #8

Is it a unknown from a trip to Switzerland or is it a named fig from Switzerland? __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

figgary

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Posted 1452220835	Reply with quote #9

It's not an unknown anymore, Richie. __________________ Gary in CA 9A Seeking: Bebera Branca*, Colonel Littman's Cross

figpig_66

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Posted 1452222287	Reply with quote #10

Was it a named fig like lsu gold etc or was it a found fig. Just wondering i know its,extremely awsome just wondering if it was once a unknown __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

figgary

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Posted 1452223168	Reply with quote #11

It is an unknown, named by Frank for the town where he found it. __________________ Gary in CA 9A Seeking: Bebera Branca*, Colonel Littman's Cross

Dave

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Posted 1452226149	Reply with quote #12

Here's the info on it Rich http://northfloridafigs.blogspot.com/2015/12/ponte-tresa.html __________________ Connecticut - Zone 6B Wish List - Bordissot negra rimada

figpig_66

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Posted 1452233457	Reply with quote #13

Thanks dave for info. So it still up in the air if it will need the,wasp to produce the incredible fig pulp. Only time will tell. Was hoping to see the inside pic of his fig he ripend in Florida. Outside looks different but it,a young tree still. __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

andreas

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Posted 1452249507	Reply with quote #14

i was one of the original lucky 3 people to have this from last year. it fruited for me and was a fast grower. __________________ andreas-patras Patra Peloponnisos Greece zone..9a

andreas

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Posted 1452249976	Reply with quote #15

__________________ andreas-patras Patra Peloponnisos Greece zone..9a

GregMartin

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Posted 1452251473	Reply with quote #16

I hope that someday someone can find out the history of this plant and let us all know how it came to be planted along that sidewalk in Ponte Tresa. In my mind I have this image of a kind gardener planting their special fig along the walk so as to share it with passers-by. My road front is shaded by forest so I might need to do something like this with pawpaws instead. __________________ 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)

elin

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Posted 1452252029 · Edited	Reply with quote #17

Everytime i think im out- They pull me back in! Anyone got pics? __________________ Eli ,Israel ,Zone 10? Too humid and hot, yada yada yada https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1298814119 Growing: Sbayi, Hmadi, Black Portugal, Black Brazil,Excell, Flanders, Hmari , RDB, Niagra Black,Natalina, CDDN,Maya, Preto Torres, Preto Arge

figpig_66

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Posted 1452267852 · Edited	Reply with quote #18

What' does the middle of the fig look like andreas ? . __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

figpig_66

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Posted 1452268514	Reply with quote #19

;) Attached Images 2015-12-30_23.59.44.jpg (30.09 KB, 120 views) __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

waynea

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Posted 1452271270	Reply with quote #20

Richie, are you saying this thread puts you to sleep?? LOL!

figpig_66

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Posted 1452271627	Reply with quote #21

I just love that pic. & i dont like cats. Lol __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

waynea

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Posted 1452272127	Reply with quote #22

super photo

andreas

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Posted 1452272949 · Edited	Reply with quote #23

Richie the picture in the middle is my larger ponte tresa as you can see i have 2 plants __________________ andreas-patras Patra Peloponnisos Greece zone..9a

hoosierbanana

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Posted 1452274802	Reply with quote #24

I think he wants to see the inside of the fig Andreas. I can't be sure though since there is no subject in comment. Unless he wants to know what is in the middle of you ;) I've grown Verdal and discarded because it was poorly suited for my climate, now that I have seen more pics of PT I can save my money ;) __________________ 7a, DE

cis4elk

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Posted 1452276868	Reply with quote #25

I'm guessing it was planted there courtesy of birdie dookie. __________________ Calvin Littleton,CO z5/6 Wants List: For everyone to clean-up after themselves and co-exist peacefully. Let's think more about the future of our planet and less about ourselves. :)

hoosierbanana

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Posted 1452284327	Reply with quote #26

Why do you think that Calvin? __________________ 7a, DE

Figgysid1

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Posted 1452286824	Reply with quote #27

Quote: Originally Posted by cis4elk I'm guessing it was planted there courtesy of birdie dookie. Good thinking... A good story line, of a kindly gardener planting the fig along a pathway, so others may enjoy his favorite fig variety, will only drive prices higher. Saying a bird pooped and that's where it came from, certainly de-romanticizes it, which will hopefully, (I hope), drive prices lowers. I agree bird dookie it is. :) __________________ (Zone 12a) Big Island, Hawaii, 2,400 ft elevation, Fern Forest. Avg. July High 77,Avg.Jan.Low 56 Precipitation days 290, annual rainfall 201.80 inches.

cis4elk

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Posted 1452294136 · Edited	Reply with quote #28

Quote: Why do you think that Calvin? Because down/along an embankment of a lake seems like a rather torturous place to purposely plant a tree, and like a more random spot where a bird would maybe perch on the railing which runs along the top of the embankment and relieve itself of some figgy burden. It is entirely possible that there is a nice path out of sight along the lake, and some old wandering fig gypsy planted his or her treasured fig tree there. The bird scenario is just what came to mind when I saw the pictures of where the tree grows. __________________ Calvin Littleton,CO z5/6 Wants List: For everyone to clean-up after themselves and co-exist peacefully. Let's think more about the future of our planet and less about ourselves. :)

hoosierbanana

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Posted 1452296175	Reply with quote #29

It overhangs a dock. __________________ 7a, DE

adipose

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Posted 1452302658	Reply with quote #30

Next year it should go for $20 :) __________________ Wish List: sbayi, hmari, niagara black, black ischia

greenfig

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Posted 1452316389	Reply with quote #31

It is planted by a house that is below the sidewalk . The tree is tall now and picking up the ripe figs is very convenient since you are collecting them from the top of the tree. __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

cis4elk

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Posted 1452320510	Reply with quote #32

Hmm, wow. I never would have guessed that there was a house down there. __________________ Calvin Littleton,CO z5/6 Wants List: For everyone to clean-up after themselves and co-exist peacefully. Let's think more about the future of our planet and less about ourselves. :)

GregMartin

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Posted 1452368957	Reply with quote #33

Anyone game for talking to them to find out the story of this tree? They'd probably let you take some cuttings. Just don't tell them how much they've sold for!!! __________________ 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)

rcantor

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Posted 1452370183	Reply with quote #34

Frank has had ripe fruit and he doesn't have the wasp so we know it doesn't need the wasp. Frank said his last few were very good and similar to what he tasted in Switzerland. The first ones were eaten by the birds. __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

Jodi

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Posted 1452388383	Reply with quote #35

Quote: Originally Posted by GregMartin Anyone game for talking to them to find out the story of this tree? They'd probably let you take some cuttings. Just don't tell them how much they've sold for!!! Ya I was wondering about the story too Greg. And what the protocol is for harvesting Figs, cuttings, etc. along a public right of way? It is a beautiful Fig and I'm heartened to hear longtime members speak of the way a rare variety gets propagated out into the world of us newbies. It all so cool. Just hard to be a patient gardener. Ah the lessons. Looking forward to the first figs of the year. ;-) __________________ In the book the "The Meaning of Trees" it is said the fig regulates the heart and that the true essence of Figs is...food for the soul. Daisy's IBT cuttings will be available in January/February along with a few Lampeira Parda. Wishes for Martinenca Rimada, Black Ischia, I258, CddRoja, Jolly Tiger, Your favorite Figgy! Zone 8a Camp Verde AZ

lolita1234

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Originally Posted by GregMartin
Anyone game for talking to them to find out the story of this tree? They'd probably let you take some cuttings. Just don't tell them how much they've sold for!!!

I am working on it .
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greenfig

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Posted 1452797329	Reply with quote #37

The owners seem not to care much about the PT figs, they never pick them up. You can see them falling to the ground and drying on the tree. I do not think it is precious to the owners, it protects from the people walking along the sidewalk mostly and gives some shade. __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

lolita1234

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I am working to find out its true ID with someone who is owning a huge fig plantation in Switzerland . They already replied to me but still in discussion with some others who are also in fig business
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rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1452801852	Reply with quote #39

The only sane person here is John Parav. People are paying hundreds of dollars for cuttings of an unknown fig that has produced one (as in 1) piece of fruit in the continental US. The hype is like a wave building. And at the end no one knows why. Many people discover unknown figs. Why this one? Yes, I get that Frank is apopleptic about the taste, and I get that people have lots of $$ to spend on their hobby in this country. BUT WHY THIS FIG and not any other? its just irrational. I'll let y'all know in September what I think of the taste. __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

Fico

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Posted 1452803687	Reply with quote #40

I think that exists two types of figs: figs for people that love eating figs, and figs for people that like to have a collection of figs. Sometimes i think if it's worth to have so many fig varieties, like some people. Why these people accumulate hundreds fig varieties? These are figs, not figurines! I bet that these people eat only the fruit of 4-5 favorite varieties and discard the others. I dont't envy the owners of Ponte Tresa or other rare varieties. I too have rare varieties, that i'm sure are unknown elsewhere (except those wich i've given), no one can say that mine are worst than Ponte Tresa. I admire the sellers for their marketing ability, high prices are made by buyers. There was a lot of promotion for this variety, the work has paid off, it's a "business variety".

adipose

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Posted 1452805709	Reply with quote #41

> figs for people that love eating figs So, that would be a Panache, right? ;-) __________________ Wish List: sbayi, hmari, niagara black, black ischia

smatthew

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Posted 1452808208	Reply with quote #42

rafael - I'd love to respond to your post, but until someone sends me a cuttings of PT...... I can't! __________________ Blackberry & Fig Farmer in East Bay San Francisco - Sunol. Wanted (4): Emalyn's Purple, IT-258, Pastiliere and Milco Caprifig.

lolita1234

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Posted 1452814278 · Edited

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Originally Posted by rafaelissimmo
The only sane person here is John Parav. People are paying hundreds of dollars for cuttings of an unknown fig that has produced one (as in 1) piece of fruit in the continental US. The hype is like a wave building. And at the end no one knows why. Many people discover unknown figs. Why this one? Yes, I get that Frank is apopleptic about the taste, and I get that people have lots of $$ to spend on their hobby in this country. BUT WHY THIS FIG and not any other? its just irrational. I'll let y'all know in September what I think of the taste.

Oh please do not ask Why . That why is soooo irritated . Like I have said before , Frank just happened to be a lucky guy . I won that auction just because I wanted it at that specific moment.

When your lucky time comes , you can turn trash into gold . Or for 1 dollar you can win millions in lottery .

While that variety is still high in demand, I suggest you to sell your tree NOW. No need to wait for your tree to set fruit, because tomorrow the price of a PT cutting might drop to .99

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garden

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Posted 1452822164	Reply with quote #44

Quote: Originally Posted by hoosierbanana It overhangs a dock. So, whoever visit the spot can feel free to get cuttings from this tree????????????

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1452822274	Reply with quote #45

Mai Mai is it? With all respect, I think it is you that have misunderstood me. As I said, It is a free country, so if you want to spend your money on any fig you want, that's great, whether it is justified or not is another story. If your point is you have every right to do what you want and like whatever fig you want, I cannot disagree. But I am not going to sell my tree and cash out because I am not a fig collector for the money. I am a collector because I enjoy the fruit and I enjoy the process. I have my own career, and that is how I earn my money, so no thank you for your suggestion to sell. __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

jdsfrance

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Posted 1452850916	Reply with quote #46

Hi Garden, Never heard of the legendary first accessory of the figer : The ninja suit with double pruning sheers integrated ! LOL . So as long as you're not caught and you are not abusing like in taking the whole tree ... there is probably a tolerance ... Of course you'll still be unmasked . The wife and siblings at home will catch you (with cuttings in bottles with water)... and you'll have to bear their stare ... And next time you'll pass by a fig tree, they will be yelling at you : Resist to the fig side of the force; you can do it ... but you can't ... Damn life ... __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

FMD

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Posted 1452857723	Reply with quote #47

Try as I might, I just don't get it. Why the anger? And to whom is it specifically directed? Who are the bad guys in this soap opera? __________________ Frank Tallahassee, FL Zone 8b North Florida Figs

lolita1234

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Originally Posted by Fico
I think that exists two types of figs: figs for people that love eating figs, and figs for people that like to have a collection of figs. Sometimes i think if it's worth to have so many fig varieties, like some people. Why these people accumulate hundreds fig varieties? These are figs, not figurines! I bet that these people eat only the fruit of 4-5 favorite varieties and discard the others. ".

Not only TWO types of figs, but many types ... depending on the purpose of each individual
In my case, I am collecting many varieties of fig, not for sale now (maybe for sale in the future because I need to get some $$$$ back so I can afford to play more ) , not for eating figs ( I can buy them here and there, and I cannot consume more than a dozen a day, I do not have enough land to let them grow big , I do not like fruit flies when the fruits are ripe , and I do not like hundred of unwanted squirrels come to my backyard ) .

I am collecting as much as I can different fig varieties so I can play with them . I am using my money, my labor for the joy of discovery in experimental stages . If things are going well, I will share my ideas with others . That is what I am doing . My play does not hurt anyone , but vice versa . I am a server. That is it !

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mnedelcu

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Posted 1452868112 · Edited	Reply with quote #49

This is an unknown fig,a no fancy name fig,from my collection, discovered in Petrovac(Montenegro),amazing look and taste...could be Ponte Tresa's brother/sister/cousin/uncle....?? Thanks. Attached Images photo_1.JPG (439.95 KB, 123 views) photo_2.JPG (983.98 KB, 122 views) photo_1.JPG (439.95 KB, 108 views) photo_3.JPG (810.10 KB, 103 views) photo_4.JPG (791.58 KB, 89 views)

jaylyne

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Posted 1452868464	Reply with quote #50

Lolita are you grafting varies fig varieties in one huge fig tree? Theres an artist who grafted varies fruits in a tree and he made it so that that there was a flow of ripeness of fruits in each season.... that would be soo awesome __________________ wellspring garden starter plants: celeste, Marseille, Olympian, Chicago (2015) wishlist: votata, shiblawsi, 184-15, 187.25, sucrette UD zone 5

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