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[Rick Valley <bamboogrove@cmug.com>]

> From: "Mark Lee" <markl@nytec.com>
> Reply-To: North American Fruit Explorers <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
> Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 08:56:59 -0800
> To: "North American Fruit Explorers" <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
> Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Rose hip exploring
> 
> Pearhip Rose (Rosa woodsii).  A

> I would appreciate hearing from anyone that has experience growing this rose
> for its excellent hips.  I'll add this rose to my edible landscape.
> -Mark Lee, Seattle

Mark; I'd bet that R. woodsii is as variable as any wild fruit. A seed
collection at Sun Lakes (its worth a visit just to see the place) would be a
good start, since you may need a number of plants to find one that'll thrive
on the wet side.

-Rick