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Bass

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Take Black Madeira, Ronde de Bordeaux, Black Mission, Negronne, and mix them together you get a flavor close to this fig. 
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Very nice Bass.
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Congrats, Bass; I'm happy for you...

One Heck of a Beautiful Fig
http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/One-Heck-of-a-Beautiful-Fig-5466553
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It is definitely not a smyrna or san pedro fig. It does seem to be a productive fig even in a container.
Gorgi, Did you want to keep the name as Maltese Beauty? unless you were able to get the local name of this variety.
Bass
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sounds like all the good figs rolled into one..
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Pete
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"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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They are really beautiful Bass , thanks for sharing Pics.

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Can't wait for mine to get ripe
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Looks like an awesome choice.
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Very nice colours outside & inside. Definitely a variant to consider.
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Excellent looking fig.
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The color inside is unusual.  How does it do with the rain?  Here's hoping this breaks all records for ebay price  :)
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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.
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I will try this fig in the ground next year. The skin is nice and smooth, it doesn't have cracks so it has the potential to resist rain. The only thing is the eye on this fig was slightly open, but I don't think it matters much.
I will be watching this tree closely. 
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I love figs with (eye-appealing) skin-cracks too...

[re-name]:
http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/What-is-a-good-name-for-my-new-.155-fig-5891334
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How is the weather holding up in PA. For Maltese Beauty? Fall is creeping up here in Idaho, getting a little chilly, I will be bringing mine indoors. Is this Maltese Beauty first winter (I know winter is not here, yet)

As my wish list describes I love "unknowns" :-)
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It really is a beauty!!
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As a good gesture, I am willing to offer 6 such cuttings right off the
mother tree to some of you many/increasing good F4F/FF members.

ONE (1) single twig Maltese Beauty (GM#155) per person...

Requirement:
You do know how to root, root them fig twigs.
You wrote at least 100 posts here.
You do not already have it.
And without any guaranties.

Cost:
$10 - shipped.

If Interested, email me privately; selected takers will be notified within one week
(others, better luck next time).


EDIT:
I am no longer accepting requests.
As of late Sun Sept 30 evening, I got swamped!
After I examine what is available, I'll try to (maybe) accommodate more than 6 people.
I will also (add weight) and try to distribute it to different US regions.

EDIT.2: (10/22/12)
B/c after looking inside my messy fridge, and realizing that I had more than I originally thought,
I hope that I made more than (2x)6 people happy.
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Posted Reply with quote  #17 
Nice Bass.
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Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list:   Perretta, 
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Beautiful..
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Mouth watering beauty.
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Choose wisely George, but I am sure you already knew that. Interesting set of requirements. A strategy I may apply with my future give away too. Good luck to the lucky few who are selected.

-Jennifer
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George,

I have 2630 posts, does that qualify for your 100 post minimum?
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George,
that looks like nothing I ever seen before,amazing looking fig.Ciao,
Giuseppe
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Gorgi I'd love some cuttings, the figs look sooooo tastey!!!
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 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.
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Gestures like these is what makes this forum great, and of course my name is in the hat.
"gene"
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Am I too late to get in on this generous offer? I would love one !
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I have some IDs. Can I count IDs' total post numbers?
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Posted Reply with quote  #27 
Arrrg! Why did I have to read forever before joining and posting. Dang my desire to have an idea of what I may be talking about before I say or write something. I do know how to root cuttings from tender plants using 1" cubes, heat mat, and humidty dome if that helps (very successful with house plants).
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I would love to try it.
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George,

Does being 2nd runner up for finding the name for this fig work?
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This thought just registered my mind. "George your actually allowing members to PM you?" lol. Normally when ANYONE tries, I would imagine it reads something like this "This member does not accept private messages".

Congratulations to the lucky six
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Should be a 100 tree minimum ; )
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Very tempting offer!
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Man, I take a few days away from the internet to drive a moving truck and look what I miss! Maybe you can take pity on me and add me to the list. but even if not, thanks for the wonderful offer!
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Posted Reply with quote  #34 
Both my Maltese Beauty and Maltese Falcon cuttings have rooted and are leafing out!  I had one cutting each!  Now my big job is to keep them alive in their little greenhouse cups.  There are roots everywhere after only 2.5 weeks!!

Suzi
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Oh wow, good on you, Suzi!  In three years, you'll be able to trade for anything!
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Especially desired figs: UCD 187-25, UCD 200-48, UCD 157-17, UCD 309-B1, Princesa, Black Madeira, high quality sugar fig that ripens Sept-Oct.

Probable desired fig: Smith, St Jean, JH Adriatic, CddB, Gulbun, Pastilliere, Sucrette

Rooting:  Smith, CDDB--this pretty much means I have my fun tries (tho' important since they are truly desirable), and only interested for this year: Gulbun, BM, 187-25, or something wildly exotic or precious that nobody has any good reason to send me.
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Posted Reply with quote  #36 
alright.. i don't know about maltese falcon, but i want maltese beauty. i'll have to work on this.
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Pete
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"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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Here is what I know about the Maltese Beauty:  Take Black Madeira, Ronde de Bordeaux, Black Mission, Negronne, and mix them together you get a flavor close to this fig. Has a Closed Eye.

Suzi
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well suzi, that's what i read. i have Black Madeira, Rdb, and VdB. don't have black mission. i know what VdB taste like. i only heard about Black Madeir and RdB, but will be tasting them next year. so i can just imagine what Maltese Beauty will be like if half what i have heard about BM and RdB is true.

Maltese Beauty being fairly new, i'm sure it will be hard time trying to get some cuttings.
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Pete
Durham, NC
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"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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I pray my living cuttings will survive!  They show multiple roots in their plastic cups!  But I kinda feel like the weight of the world is on my little shoulders!  Doing my best!! 

Suzi

Still, my main concern is for those on the East coast, and how JD and I can help.
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Looks delicious. I love how giving people our on this forum. Maybe one day I will have earned a place here and can benefit for everyone's
generosity . Until then thanks for the pics.
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I want to see more photos of Black Beauty from this year.  Since several folks posted in this thread who had plants or cuttings started, I'm hoping to get an update from you all.  If you want to send me a fig to sample, that would be fine also, lol.
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I want to see more photos of Black Beauty from this year.  Since several folks posted in this thread who had plants or cuttings started, I'm hoping to get an update from you all.  If you want to send me a fig to sample, that would be fine also, lol.


Me too, I am in line for that fig! Lol
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on the top of my "next" fig list. still new enough, i'm willing to wait :)
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"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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Wow,,, GREAT looking fig.  some day,,
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Wow is right ! Someday too ......
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It really is part of what makes growing these plants so rewarding....the want, the hunt, the finding of those varieties not already in possession.  Then you have the tension of will it or won't it root and grow...the great joy if it does and the sadness if it does not but if not the determination to start all over.   
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One up for sale right now on eBay:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Maltese-Beauty-Fig-Tree-/231025838187?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35ca36886b

Dang, these are not cheap...already over 200 bucks!
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patience is the key to getting what you want.. tho, it will take awhile. to get the fig tree to grow and share the cuttings, it takes anywhere from 2-4 yrs.
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"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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 I absolutely don't ask this in a derogatory tone but, what qualifies Maltese Beauty to have a name without "unknown" in the name?  I just read above that Maltese Beauty (I WANT, I WANT, I WANT !!!) is an excellent new fig and I see it selling for beaucoup $$$$.   How does a new fig attain a "known" status?
Thanks , Soni
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