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Del,

I've put some thoughts down on a few trees below.

Steve Herje, Lone Rock, WI USDA zone 3


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "del stubbs" <pinewoodel@hotmail.com>
To: <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 6:45 PM
Subject: [NAFEX] Plum Choices


> Below is a list of the plums I have growing vigorously enough that I
thought
> to take scions from them and start budding onto a half dozen p. americanas
I
> have ready and waiting.
> I'd like to choose just one or two to propagate on the 6 trees.
> I am asking for recommendations - because I have as yet to taste any of
> these varieties of plums - none in my young orchard have fruited yet (oh
the
> faith of a new orchardist!)
>
> Green Gage,  not hardy here.
> Alderman, big and bears yearly.  The tree is a joy to work with too.  Mine
fruited (one) in the third leaf. Very nice flavor, though pales in
comparison to Toka and Kahinta.
> Percy
> Techumseh
> Toka,  tree from Frank Folz--absolutely exquisite perfumed flavor, very
similar to Frank's Kahinta.  Toka is very vigorous but a shy bearer for me.
> Underwood
> Kahinta,  See note under Toka
> La Cross,
> Prairie Egg  very productive, tough skinned P. americana type.  Good for
jam.
> Grenville
> Pembina
> S. Dakota
> Pittsen #2
>
> A local grower prefers Grenville, so if I have no other influence I will
> probably go that route - I am hoping to sell a few commercially and need
to
> offer only a couple choices. thanks much, Del z3
>
>
>
> Del Stubbs  http://www.pinewoodforge.com  ag zone2/3
>
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