Unk dark purple cuttings free for pickup in Northeast Philadelphia area

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needaclone

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Posted 1386205412	Reply with quote #1

Hey Philly crew, I came across a craigslist post from someone offering free cuttings for pickup in Abington, PA. http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/zip/4222970073.html The owner was not inclined to mail any cuttings, he's just being a nice guy and offering them for free before he discards them at the end of the week. The owner originally got cuttings from his father-in-law's tree "years ago" and he describes them as "smaller, dark purple figs that are wonderful." So, if you're in the area and want to get some unk purple cuttings, it might be worth responding to his post and picking up a bunch. (And then perhaps you'd be inclined to mail me a few...) Cheers, Jim __________________ Clarksburg, NJ - Zone 6b Wishlist - A wise man recommended: Nero600M . Malta Black . Tacoma (Takoma) Violet . Gino's . Adriatic JH . Vista Mission . Florea . Atreano . ...also...RdB, Bethlehem Black, Negronne, Grise de St. Jean, Livano, Col de Dame Blanc/Gris/Noir, Vasilika Sika, Longue D'Aout, Italian 258, Pennsylvania 6-5000

Ong888

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Posted 1386206416	Reply with quote #2

Very good information Jim.......... And I like the most is (quote)" and then perhaps you'd be inclined to mail me a few... " And don't forget me too....... Lol...... Very good point...... Ong Jakarta- Indonesia

needaclone

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Posted 1386206974	Reply with quote #3

Ong, Yeah, I was hoping that wouldn't go unnoticed! We call it a "finders fee" ;-) Cheers, Jim __________________ Clarksburg, NJ - Zone 6b Wishlist - A wise man recommended: Nero600M . Malta Black . Tacoma (Takoma) Violet . Gino's . Adriatic JH . Vista Mission . Florea . Atreano . ...also...RdB, Bethlehem Black, Negronne, Grise de St. Jean, Livano, Col de Dame Blanc/Gris/Noir, Vasilika Sika, Longue D'Aout, Italian 258, Pennsylvania 6-5000

Rich_SEPA

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Posted 1386347211	Reply with quote #4

Greetings everyone, I have contacted the person that offered the fig cuttings, and he still has some. I do not know how many he still has, but I am willing to go there and pick some up over this weekend to send to our fellow forum members for postage (except for you Jim ;-) ). At this stage, if you could reply in this thread to let me know if you are interested or not, that would be great. Once I gauge the interest, I will get the appropriate number of clippings this weekend. At that point I will post a message to the board with my contact info. Regarding the fig, the owner states that he does not know what cultivar the figs are, but that they come from cuttings that his father in law got from his mother's tree in South Philly more than 15 years ago. Apparently, the tree is somewhat hardy, as it has grown to almost as tall as his house, here in SE Pa. He describes the figs as prolific, dark purple-brown and 1.5-3 inches in size. Hope this is helpful. Rich

eboone

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Posted 1386350132	Reply with quote #5

Can't turn down a great offer. I am willing to see if the variety does well at this end of the state too. Count me in if there are enough cuttings. Thanks for your willingness to help out others! __________________ Ed Zone 6A - Southwest PA --------------------------- Short wish list: CDDG, LSU Red, Dark Greek (Navid), Col Littman's Black Cross. And any cold hardy early fig.

BuzzardsBayFigs

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Posted 1386356193	Reply with quote #6

Hello Rich, Willing to grow some in zone 6A MA. to see if there Hardy here. Thanks for the interest and offer, so count me in if you get enough interest. Thanks, Richard

GRamaley

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Posted 1386357197	Reply with quote #7

I certainly would love a "smaller, dark purple figs that are wonderful." fig cutting!! __________________ Gloria --------------- 7a, maybe 8

Lebmark

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Posted 1386362140	Reply with quote #8

please add me to the list, Thanks. Mark __________________ Zone 7 Brooklyn,NY. Fig Wish List 2014: I-258 Genovese Nero, Violet Dauphine , Noir De Caromb, ROUGE DE BORDEAUX , BARNISOTTE, BARNISOTTE GRIS, Anything Lebanese ( I mean Fruit Plants...That I do Not Have...)

needaclone

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Posted 1386374954	Reply with quote #9

D'oh!!!! No good deed goes unpunished! ;-) Jim __________________ Clarksburg, NJ - Zone 6b Wishlist - A wise man recommended: Nero600M . Malta Black . Tacoma (Takoma) Violet . Gino's . Adriatic JH . Vista Mission . Florea . Atreano . ...also...RdB, Bethlehem Black, Negronne, Grise de St. Jean, Livano, Col de Dame Blanc/Gris/Noir, Vasilika Sika, Longue D'Aout, Italian 258, Pennsylvania 6-5000

ADelmanto

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Posted 1386383975	Reply with quote #10

Sorry Jim, I'll take yours. Count me in. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/From-The-Ground-Up-403313193085649/

needaclone

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Posted 1386384520	Reply with quote #11

Oh, man...I can't catch a break here! ;-) __________________ Clarksburg, NJ - Zone 6b Wishlist - A wise man recommended: Nero600M . Malta Black . Tacoma (Takoma) Violet . Gino's . Adriatic JH . Vista Mission . Florea . Atreano . ...also...RdB, Bethlehem Black, Negronne, Grise de St. Jean, Livano, Col de Dame Blanc/Gris/Noir, Vasilika Sika, Longue D'Aout, Italian 258, Pennsylvania 6-5000

Rich_SEPA

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Posted 1386419205	Reply with quote #12

Jim, All joking aside, thanks for pointing out the cl link! I am heading to try to procure these cuttings this morning. If I am able to get them, I will definitely send you some fig cuttings if you are interested in having some. Thanks once again! :-) Rich

Ong888

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Posted 1386423722	Reply with quote #13

Hi rick, I would love to have some of the cuttings too if you still have some left... Thanks Ong Jakarta , indonesia

needaclone

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Posted 1386441702	Reply with quote #14

Rich, Yes, for sure I'd like some. I just sent you an email on the topic... Cheers, Jim __________________ Clarksburg, NJ - Zone 6b Wishlist - A wise man recommended: Nero600M . Malta Black . Tacoma (Takoma) Violet . Gino's . Adriatic JH . Vista Mission . Florea . Atreano . ...also...RdB, Bethlehem Black, Negronne, Grise de St. Jean, Livano, Col de Dame Blanc/Gris/Noir, Vasilika Sika, Longue D'Aout, Italian 258, Pennsylvania 6-5000

louborges

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Posted 1386442128	Reply with quote #15

Any chance I could get some? I'll pay the postage.

Rich_SEPA

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Posted 1386639964	Reply with quote #16

Hello everyone, Sorry for the delay in replying, but I have been having weather issues here near Philadelphia. I was able to procure a good number of clippings from the tree owner. If you are interested, please pm me with your contact info, then I will let you know my PayPal info. Shipping will be like $6. Ong, I will have to look up international postage rates for your clippings. As always, clippings will be on a first come-first served basis. I will cut the limbs down to small size right before shipping, most likely this coming weekend. Happy figging everyone! Rich

BuzzardsBayFigs

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Posted 1387050818	Reply with quote #17

Thanks again Rich, Paypal sent. Richard

eboone

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Posted 1387066977	Reply with quote #18

Thank you, check sent! You need to give us an 'Unknown' name for this fig so we can discuss it on the forum in the future - something easier than 'that purple fig that Rick picked up in Abingdon after Jim suggested it after seeing it on Craig's list that came from some guy's father in law in S. Philly' __________________ Ed Zone 6A - Southwest PA --------------------------- Short wish list: CDDG, LSU Red, Dark Greek (Navid), Col Littman's Black Cross. And any cold hardy early fig.

Rich_SEPA

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Posted 1387067879	Reply with quote #19

Hi everyone, I propose we call this fig tree Unk Italian-Abington, perhaps later once the cuttings have fruited, we may have a better idea of what cultivar we are dealing with. What does everyone think of this name??? Rich

BuzzardsBayFigs

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Posted 1387068637	Reply with quote #20

Rich I think it may be a little long for putting info on a tag. Would "Unk Abington" be enough to ID it for now? Richard

Rich_SEPA

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Posted 1387069328	Reply with quote #21

Unk Abington sounds good to me...

eboone

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Posted 1387070258	Reply with quote #22

Agree, that should work. Don't see any variety already named Abington in Jon's variety database __________________ Ed Zone 6A - Southwest PA --------------------------- Short wish list: CDDG, LSU Red, Dark Greek (Navid), Col Littman's Black Cross. And any cold hardy early fig.

needaclone

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Posted 1387072372	Reply with quote #23

Ed, The name 'unk that purple fig that Rick picked up in Abingdon after Jim suggested it after seeing it on Craig's list that came from some guy's father in law in S. Philly' would be very descriptive. It could be shortened to Unk Tpftrpuiaajsiasiocltcfsgfilisp. But Unk Abington would work, too. Cheers, Jim __________________ Clarksburg, NJ - Zone 6b Wishlist - A wise man recommended: Nero600M . Malta Black . Tacoma (Takoma) Violet . Gino's . Adriatic JH . Vista Mission . Florea . Atreano . ...also...RdB, Bethlehem Black, Negronne, Grise de St. Jean, Livano, Col de Dame Blanc/Gris/Noir, Vasilika Sika, Longue D'Aout, Italian 258, Pennsylvania 6-5000

BuzzardsBayFigs

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Posted 1387227821	Reply with quote #24

Thanks Rich, Received cuttings of Unk Abington today and nice looking cuttings and very nice job of packing. Thanks Again, Richard

eboone

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Posted 1387253638	Reply with quote #25

Also received these cuttings today-thanks so much! __________________ Ed Zone 6A - Southwest PA --------------------------- Short wish list: CDDG, LSU Red, Dark Greek (Navid), Col Littman's Black Cross. And any cold hardy early fig.

ADelmanto

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Posted 1387287951	Reply with quote #26

Me too. Thanks! __________________ https://www.facebook.com/From-The-Ground-Up-403313193085649/

Ruuting

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Posted 1404447838	Reply with quote #27

So I picked up this variety at the Northeast Fig Gathering, and I'm finally researching it. I don't know who it came from because it was part of the raffle, but thank you to the donor. The plant is doing very well. __________________ Rui Southeast CT, zone 6B

jdsfrance

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Posted 1404477217	Reply with quote #28

Hi, Treelings too young for fruit by now ... Or ? __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

Savage270

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Posted 1404479750	Reply with quote #29

Would anyone be kind enough to post a picture of that this unk looks like? __________________ David, North GA, zone 7b Growing figs since May 2014. Wish List: Cuttings: Kesariani, Battaglia Green, Col de Dama Rimada, Col de Dame Noir

eboone

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Posted 1404498792	Reply with quote #30

Here is a leaf from my young Unk. Abington - cutting started in Jan. Don't think anyone has a mature tree. Attached Images image.jpg (296.55 KB, 16 views) __________________ Ed Zone 6A - Southwest PA --------------------------- Short wish list: CDDG, LSU Red, Dark Greek (Navid), Col Littman's Black Cross. And any cold hardy early fig.

Savage270

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Posted 1404501007	Reply with quote #31

Thanks for the picture. Just curious :) __________________ David, North GA, zone 7b Growing figs since May 2014. Wish List: Cuttings: Kesariani, Battaglia Green, Col de Dama Rimada, Col de Dame Noir

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