My first Historic fig

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BLB

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Posted 1348795838	Reply with quote #1

Thanks Michael, I am very excited to have my first historic fig tree, Angelique which was one of Jefferson's trees at Monticello. It is very cool to have a tree with lineage back to the beginning of our country!!! Attached Images Angelique_from_Michael_Grace.jpg (284.21 KB, 49 views)

rookie

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Posted 1348797068	Reply with quote #2

Congratulations Barry!!!!! may she grow Tall and Strong!!! and may I be so bold and ask to be put on the cuttings list ,lol. I just had to add the request. __________________ Scott, Long Island ,NY All my figs have been exposed to FMV,some have it, some don't. It doesn't seem to bother them so it doesn't bother me.

musillid

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Posted 1348797207	Reply with quote #3

Very cool indeed, Barry. Grow it big. __________________ Dale non compost mentis in Zone 6a

Centurion

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Posted 1348798841	Reply with quote #4

Ya but....How are the figs? (Just kidding. I'm sure they'll be great). __________________ Dave Verde Valley, AZ Zone 8

BLB

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Posted 1348799237	Reply with quote #5

LOL I don't know, not sure if they are dark or light either. Just very happy to have something with this kind of history. Thanks for the well wishes guys I hope it does grow nicely

dawgdrvr

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Posted 1348801072	Reply with quote #6

Barry, That Is so cool. I so enjoy growing heirloom plants and trees. At present I grow 6 types of Heirloom apples, one of which is a Johnny Appleseed tree . I also have a Butternut tree from the George Washington Bush collection. G.W.Bush was one of the first free African American pioneers to settle in the northwest. You will have to let us know of it's growing and fruiting habits . __________________ Cody Grand Mound,WA 98579 Plantmaps Zone 7~A, Sunset Zone 4 and USDA Zone 8~A. WISH LIST: San Pedro ,Breba & Early crop Figs and ANY figs from 'Belleclare Nursery'

Ingevald

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Posted 1348802148	Reply with quote #7

The fig trees that are growing at Monticello are an interesting story. Please see this posting for more detailed information http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/Monticello-and-Thomas-Jeffersons-Figs-2959155?highlight=ingevald+monticello The Angelique fig is one that was added around 1984 when the historical fig collection was recreated. The Angelique came from Reeds Nursery in England and the acquisition was assisted by the Edible Landscaping Nursery. Keeping the historic figs going is a good thing. Ingevald

mgginva

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Posted 1348808374	Reply with quote #8

Thanks for that Byron. I'd just add that Monticello's Center for Historic Plants has a collection of "historic" figs which they keep at their greenhouse. This is usually where they hold their fall apple tasting which will be expanded to other fruits and things for the first time this year. I fell in love with figs there as their big Green Ischia was loaded with late ripe figs and I ate a metric ton of them. Anyway, the CHP's collection includes the "Bremo", a fig from the Bremo Plantation in Va, the Sotterley, a fig from the Sotterley Plantation in MD, The Monticello Mystery Purple which has been on the Monticello grounds for a long time yet no one knows anything about it, and this year they added a fig from Folly Castle in Petersburg Va thanks to a generous donation from a f4f member. The CHP is looking for old figs to add to their collection so if anyone knows of a very old fig I'd be more then happy to help with the process. The tree should be documented back at least 100 years. Barry, nice fig. __________ __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

Pasquale1962

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Posted 1348833475	Reply with quote #9

Congratulations Barry!!! It is indeed cool to be able to grow something that has a long lineage to our past! May it grow well for you!!! __________________ Zone 5b : -15 to -10 (F)

bullet08

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Posted 1348837302	Reply with quote #10

congrats! i look forward to hearing how it tastes. __________________ 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...***

Pattee

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Posted 1348843171	Reply with quote #11

Congrats - I love the history with it, hope it grows well for you. Ingevald thanks for reposting that link , very interesting. __________________ 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

BLB

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Posted 1348847166	Reply with quote #12

Also thanks to Michael, I've got cuttings of some of the other Monticello figs and hopeully soon I will be able to say, I've got trees as well. I think this is an excellent part of collecting to try to find trees with historic significance. Thanks all for sharing in my excitement!

mgginva

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Posted 1348852249	Reply with quote #13

I guess I should note here that I do keep all of the Monticello figs and if anyone wants additional info I'm happy to help. I live fairly close to Monticello and do visit there at least 2 or 3 times a year. I do have a few of the varieties left for trade, but I probably will not have any cuttings till next year. Thanks Barry I'm glad I could help. __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

dmartin

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Posted 1348864110	Reply with quote #14

Michael is a great guy and got me going in this wonderful hobby. I have been out to his home and he has an amazing set up for his figs. He is doing his part to keep our history alive. __________________ Doug :) Zone 7A Wish list: That all my figs will produce a bumper crop next summer!

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