USDA Davis cuttings order

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jake

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Posted 1379772546	Reply with quote #1

Has anyone received a conformation number this year indicating we might still receive cuttings from them? I am not talking about the automated replie you receive when you place the order but an actual conformation with an order number. The conformation usually comes a few days later. I have not received one this year but did last year. Jake __________________ Jake Zone 8B Crystal clear Gulf of Mexico,White sand beaches,Citrus trees, Large hurricanes,and tornadoes. Wish list: Scott's Yellow ( now have cuttings, Spring will tell)

coop951

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Posted 1379776813	Reply with quote #2

I have not received any confirmation either. I did get the automated response. I sent in my request a few weeks ago Coop __________________ Coop Northern NJ Zone 7a

javajunkie

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Posted 1379781696	Reply with quote #3

All I got was confirmation but they do have a number on them. __________________ Tami SE Texas

Aaron4USA

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Posted 1386636282	Reply with quote #4

I had ordered my cuttings last spring, where the season had ended for shipping. they said my name will remain in waiting list and they will send me the cuttings when the new season opens up. Does any one know when the new shipping season starts? thanks

javajunkie

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Posted 1386636481	Reply with quote #5

February - April __________________ Tami SE Texas

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1386641240	Reply with quote #6

I think they take orders until end of October for spring delivery the next year. __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

cyberfarmer

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Posted 1386644751	Reply with quote #7

Automated response? I didn't get anything. Now I'm worried. __________________ Paul the Fig Tree Destroyer in Fallbrook, CA (Zone 10A )

figherder

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Posted 1386666910	Reply with quote #8

I also had an order number in my automated response __________________ Jeff in zone 5b Wish list St rita,Vista,Sal's G,De la Reina, preto, Sport and pops purple red from Bellaclare, Planera Malta Black, Navid Unk Dark Greek,

bullet08

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Posted 1386676695	Reply with quote #9

i'm hearing lot of rumors that USDA/UCD will not be sending to individuals any longer. we'll have to wait and see.. __________________ 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...***

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1386700406	Reply with quote #10

I am posting the text of a message I received on 11/5 of this year, maybe this will address the rumors appearing in this thread. Thank you for your interest in the National Clonal Germplasm Repository. Our website address is: http://www.ars-grin.gov/dav and we only accept orders placed online via the online order form. It is located under products and services near the bottom of the page. Our deadline for dormant orders was November 1st, which will ship sometime in the spring of 2014. You can still place an order but it will probably not ship until spring of 2015. We have had an enormous response this year. Sincerely, Mary __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

ForeverFigs

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Posted 1386702096	Reply with quote #11

Yes, I sent in my order in June and received a confirmation reply with an order number...in previous years the cuttings were shipped in Feb. & March. __________________ Vince Edison N.J. Zone 6b Wish List: LaRadek's EBT

james

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Posted 1386732514	Reply with quote #12

I received an automated documentation via email of my order entitled "Public Order from WWW". It was generated as soon as I submitted my order. If you did not find one, check the ol' spam folder. I think I must have been smoking crack (medicinal crack,of course) when I placed my fig cutting order. What was I thinking? __________________ In containers - Littleton, CO (zone 5b) In ground - N.E of Austin, TX (zone 8b) 2016 Wish List: Dārk Pōrtuguese, Grānthāms Royāl, Lātarolla, Negrettā, Nōire de Bārbentāne, Rockāway Green, Viōlet Sepōr, Viōlette Dāuphine. Iranian figs are always welcome.

cyberfarmer

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Posted 1386733544	Reply with quote #13

Thanks for posting some of the text from your email. That gave me what I needed in order to correctly search my inbox. I DID receive a confirmation email and it has a 5 digit number that I presume is my order number. __________________ Paul the Fig Tree Destroyer in Fallbrook, CA (Zone 10A )

strudeldog

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Posted 1386733881	Reply with quote #14

I communicated with someone there recent as I received the automated with submitted order, but not the later confirmation with a order number I did in prior years. Quote "Yes I see you have an order in the files, but there has not been an order number assigned to it yet. We have had a huge turn out this year so a little slow in this area. " There was no indication they were not going to fill orders, and I am sure they are doing their best, so we all should probably be patient myself included. Just looking at the explosion of this forum I am sure the number of requests have grown exponentially the last few years. __________________ Phil N.GA. Zone 7 Looking for: De La Reina, Del La Senyora, Martinenca Rimada, Parfum De Cafards, Ponte Tresa, Sangue Dulce, Emalyn's Purple, and on and on

Aaron4USA

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Posted 1386799052	Reply with quote #15

Here's a phone number to call to receive your confirmation numbers guys... Mari is an awesome lady that will verify your placed order and give you your confirmation number. E-mail: mari.parker@ars.usda.gov Davis repository at (530) 752-6504

bullet08

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Posted 1386807342	Reply with quote #16

mary has been most helpful last two yrs. __________________ 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...***

Gofigure

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Posted 1388928405	Reply with quote #17

There is a box to check on the order form if you wish to recieve an order confirmation email or not. I'm not sure why another contact would be expected. I placed a very late request days ago when the "deadline" is November 1st of 2013. I hope to receive my request by March 2015. I expect my order number has an extra digit or two compared to those ordered on time. My request: 143-36 291-4 187-25 Black Madiera Negronne Flanders Osborne I was looking for A10-8 based on a video of what they have to offer but couldn't find it on the list. __________________ ATL, GA, Zone 7b In ground varieties (22):Osborne Prolific, Conadria, Petit Negri, O'Rourke, Hardy Chicago, Texas BA-1, Alma, Celeste, Kadota, Green Ischia, Brown Turkey, Black Mission, Violette de Bordeaux, Texas Everbearing, Magnolia/Brunswick, LSU Purple, Dark Portuguese, Black Greek, Ronde de Bordeaux, Champagne, Dark Portuguese, Hybrid 0023. Rooting: Excel, 187-25, 291-4, 143-36, Cole de Dame, Calvert, Vernino, Santa Cruz Dark, Pastilliere, St. Jean, Barnisotte, Native de Argentile, VdB, Osborne Prolific.

jake

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Posted 1388930393	Reply with quote #18

Quote: Originally Posted by Gofigure There is a box to check on the order form if you wish to recieve an order confirmation email or not. I'm not sure why another contact would be expected. I placed a very late request days ago when the "deadline" is November 1st of 2013. I hope to receive my request by March 2015. I expect my order number has an extra digit or two compared to those ordered on time. My request: 143-36 291-4 187-25 Black Madiera Negronne Flanders Osborne I was looking for A10-8 based on a video of what they have to offer but couldn't find it on the list. The box you checked is not an order confirmation. It is what it says it is, a carbon copy of your order. Like sending yourself an email. A conformation is when they send you an email somewhat later which includes an order number. Don't hold your breath while waiting on this conformation. Sometimes it never comes. __________________ Jake Zone 8B Crystal clear Gulf of Mexico,White sand beaches,Citrus trees, Large hurricanes,and tornadoes. Wish list: Scott's Yellow ( now have cuttings, Spring will tell)

Gofigure

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Posted 1388931580	Reply with quote #19

When you submit the order, an order number is assigned. The emailed document has the order number both in the title and on the upper right hand side of the document in brackets. This confirms you placed the order because a number would not be assigned or emailed to you otherwise. I placed several separate orders in a weeks span rather than one order. All the order numbers I received are 5 digit and randomly selected when the order is submitted. Setup email event notification for "pick up" events from either Fed Ex or UPS. That way you will know when it is on its way. __________________ ATL, GA, Zone 7b In ground varieties (22):Osborne Prolific, Conadria, Petit Negri, O'Rourke, Hardy Chicago, Texas BA-1, Alma, Celeste, Kadota, Green Ischia, Brown Turkey, Black Mission, Violette de Bordeaux, Texas Everbearing, Magnolia/Brunswick, LSU Purple, Dark Portuguese, Black Greek, Ronde de Bordeaux, Champagne, Dark Portuguese, Hybrid 0023. Rooting: Excel, 187-25, 291-4, 143-36, Cole de Dame, Calvert, Vernino, Santa Cruz Dark, Pastilliere, St. Jean, Barnisotte, Native de Argentile, VdB, Osborne Prolific.

louborges

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Posted 1388936385	Reply with quote #20

Does USDA DAVIS sell these cutting or give them out?

Gofigure

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Posted 1388937276	Reply with quote #21

Free plus shipping. Must have a Fed Ex or UPS account: http://www.ars.usda.gov/Main/docs.htm?docid=12146 __________________ ATL, GA, Zone 7b In ground varieties (22):Osborne Prolific, Conadria, Petit Negri, O'Rourke, Hardy Chicago, Texas BA-1, Alma, Celeste, Kadota, Green Ischia, Brown Turkey, Black Mission, Violette de Bordeaux, Texas Everbearing, Magnolia/Brunswick, LSU Purple, Dark Portuguese, Black Greek, Ronde de Bordeaux, Champagne, Dark Portuguese, Hybrid 0023. Rooting: Excel, 187-25, 291-4, 143-36, Cole de Dame, Calvert, Vernino, Santa Cruz Dark, Pastilliere, St. Jean, Barnisotte, Native de Argentile, VdB, Osborne Prolific.

louborges

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Posted 1388937468	Reply with quote #22

I read this on the order form and this is why I was asking "The accessions within the NPGS are available in small quantities for research and education purposes only. :

Gofigure

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Posted 1388941556	Reply with quote #23

I can't speak for you, but for me, working with these accessions in trying different methods of propagation in a different zone and climate is an educational experience. I have no experience with them. I assume the repository is there to preserve these varietys. My yard is my repository. No reason to assume other education purposes will also include growing trees to maturity. Any cuttings in excess of what is requested will likely end up in the compost heap. If it is a common variety, try Home Depot. A large tree won't cost any more than the cost of shipping and growing these cuttings to the same size. __________________ ATL, GA, Zone 7b In ground varieties (22):Osborne Prolific, Conadria, Petit Negri, O'Rourke, Hardy Chicago, Texas BA-1, Alma, Celeste, Kadota, Green Ischia, Brown Turkey, Black Mission, Violette de Bordeaux, Texas Everbearing, Magnolia/Brunswick, LSU Purple, Dark Portuguese, Black Greek, Ronde de Bordeaux, Champagne, Dark Portuguese, Hybrid 0023. Rooting: Excel, 187-25, 291-4, 143-36, Cole de Dame, Calvert, Vernino, Santa Cruz Dark, Pastilliere, St. Jean, Barnisotte, Native de Argentile, VdB, Osborne Prolific.

jake

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Posted 1388955949	Reply with quote #24

Although you seem to be convinced you have received a conformation number, my experience is somewhat different. On 8/28/2012 I placed an order, the email I received right away did have a number (22485). What that number is ??????. Almost a month later on 9/24/2013 I received another email out of the blue. It is below: Thank you for your order and providing us with your FedEx account number to help with our costs. Your order number is 236986 and is now part of our winter dormant cuttings that will ship sometime in February/March of 2013. Please make sure that the account is active around the time we will be shipping. Sincerely, Order desk at NCGR Seems there may be some differences in the two numbers. Jake Quote: Originally Posted by Gofigure When you submit the order, an order number is assigned. The emailed document has the order number both in the title and on the upper right hand side of the document in brackets. This confirms you placed the order because a number would not be assigned or emailed to you otherwise. I placed several separate orders in a weeks span rather than one order. All the order numbers I received are 5 digit and randomly selected when the order is submitted. Setup email event notification for "pick up" events from either Fed Ex or UPS. That way you will know when it is on its way. __________________ Jake Zone 8B Crystal clear Gulf of Mexico,White sand beaches,Citrus trees, Large hurricanes,and tornadoes. Wish list: Scott's Yellow ( now have cuttings, Spring will tell)

bullet08

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Posted 1388965016	Reply with quote #25

if it comes, great. if not, too bad. it's free, and full of FMV. but fresh cuttings and grow fine. i think i placed few cuttings along with poms, and mullberries. __________________ 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...***

Gofigure

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Posted 1389139527	Reply with quote #26

Quote: Originally Posted by jake Although you seem to be convinced you have received a conformation number, my experience is somewhat different. Jake I think our definition of "confirmation number" is somewhat different, but thanks for sharing your order details. I never doubted what you stated about your experience or that mine will be similar. __________________ ATL, GA, Zone 7b In ground varieties (22):Osborne Prolific, Conadria, Petit Negri, O'Rourke, Hardy Chicago, Texas BA-1, Alma, Celeste, Kadota, Green Ischia, Brown Turkey, Black Mission, Violette de Bordeaux, Texas Everbearing, Magnolia/Brunswick, LSU Purple, Dark Portuguese, Black Greek, Ronde de Bordeaux, Champagne, Dark Portuguese, Hybrid 0023. Rooting: Excel, 187-25, 291-4, 143-36, Cole de Dame, Calvert, Vernino, Santa Cruz Dark, Pastilliere, St. Jean, Barnisotte, Native de Argentile, VdB, Osborne Prolific.

HarveyC

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Posted 1390321056	Reply with quote #27

Quote: Originally Posted by bullet08 i'm hearing lot of rumors that USDA/UCD will not be sending to individuals any longer. we'll have to wait and see.. Howard came to our local CRFG chapter's scion exchange this past Sunday and after things slowed down I chatted quite a bit with him (we were guarding our treasurer who had all the money from entrance fees, supposedly). Anyways, I asked him about this rumor and he said they will ship to everyone that they can. He says they are really flooded with orders. For instance, 136 people requested Black Madeira and they will try to send each person 1 cutting. Howard also brought a lot of cuttings of Sierra to the exchange. I told him it was my worst fig, not setting much fruit, and very bland. He suggested I give it more time as his tree did poorly at first but in 2013 ripened up a lot of pretty good fruit. Okay, I'll wait. Digging it up is too much work anyways. __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

GreenFin

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Posted 1390330273	Reply with quote #28

Thanks for the update, Harvey, I'd been wondering about that. I really regret passing up submitting a UC Davis order now... __________________ James, zone 6a Kansas (zone 10 greenhouses); wish list is in my profile http://www.FigCuttings.com

DallasFigs

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Posted 1390334142	Reply with quote #29

I sent an order in on Aug 12 and got the immediate confirmation of receipt. Have heard nothing since then. Guess we'll see. __________________ James - Irving, TX - Zone: 8a Follow me on EBay Wish List: 187-25 · Ice Crystal · Maltese Beauty · Maltese Falcon

bullet08

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Posted 1390334827	Reply with quote #30

got a confirmation email today. i think i remember why i ordered what i ordered. __________________ 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...***

DallasFigs

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Posted 1390335353	Reply with quote #31

Quote: Originally Posted by bullet08 got a confirmation email today. i think i remember why i ordered what i ordered. If you don't need them anymore, you can just forward to me ;) __________________ James - Irving, TX - Zone: 8a Follow me on EBay Wish List: 187-25 · Ice Crystal · Maltese Beauty · Maltese Falcon

bullet08

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Posted 1390338153	Reply with quote #32

i placed order for Vernino and St. Jean. both are supposed to be good figs. no more cuttings going out till next winter :) __________________ 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...***

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