What does VS mean?

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SoniSoni

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Posted 1369928468	Reply with quote #1

I couldn't find out on my own what the 'VS" suffix means on a fig name. I'm guessing it means "virus susceptible"? but I hope it means something else like "Very Sweet" I just had to show my ignorance and ask.. F4F members have been very helpful sharing their knowledge with me. The tags say Paradiso Bronze VS __________________ Soni GA. 7-8. seeking Galicia Negra, Bianchi Guido, Violette de Sollies, Emerald Strawberry

BronxFigs

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Posted 1369929812	Reply with quote #2

"VS" is a designation for the initials of the man who popularized this strain of "Marseilles Black"-VS. Then everyone knows the distinction between the "VS" strain, and the commercially/privately available "Marseilles Black" varieties. Hope this clears thing up. I wondered myself....until someone explained it to me. Frank __________________ Bronx, NYC Zone-7

persianmd2orchard

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SoniSoni

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Posted 1369932016	Reply with quote #4

Thank you Frank, That probably explains other suffixes too. __________________ Soni GA. 7-8. seeking Galicia Negra, Bianchi Guido, Violette de Sollies, Emerald Strawberry

MichaelTucson

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Posted 1369942263	Reply with quote #5

VS stands for Vasile S. (I don't know his last name, but seems it starts with S). He is Herman2 on this forum. Mike central NY state, zone 5 __________________ Pauca sed matura.

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