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[ernestplutko@netscape.net]

I have six Ranetka Crab trees grown from rootstocks.  I planted the 
rootstocks about ten years ago and the trees are at least 20 feet high.  
Ranetka is perfectly hardy here on the Minnesota-Ontario border and I never 
seen the slightest sign of winter injury.  Thr apples are bitter and vary in 
size between the trees from about 16 millimeters to about 36 millimeters.  
All apples on each tree are about the same size.  The apples hang on the 
trees all Winter and birds start eating the apples in late Winter.  I 
collected seeds yesterday and put them in the refrigerator on wet paper 
towels in a plastic box.  I am wondering if apple seeds will germinate after 
hanging on the tree in 40 below temperatures.  I have easily germinated 
Ranetka seeds from apples taken in the fall and kept in the refrigerator.




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