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[tanis grif <tanisgrif@yahoo.com>]

Well put!  The best info, or at least the best leads, come from those 
'doing'. 
Especially the older growers.  And what a surprise when they ask us young 
pups for
advice!

Great story, probably from an old 'Pomona' article:  A young neighbor told an 
older
neighbor that he shouldn't plant apple trees at his age-- 70-- because he'd 
be 80
before they started bearing.  The old neighbor said "So, how old will I be in 
10
years if I don't plant these apple trees?"

And thanks for the scion-available list!

   
--- Bruce wrote:

> The other day I received a letter from a fellow in southern Louisiana. He is
> eighty two years old and still has some acreage and has dirt under his
> fingernails. I love these conversations from those that are still 'doing'.
> It is like the refrain from Cider House Rules, "be of use".   He wants me to
> send him a few trees and asked me for recommendations for varieties for his
> area. Can you believe it? At eighty two he is going to plant a few trees.
> Now, that can humble you a tad. Anyway, my nursery/farm is in midwest
> Michigan. I am not familiar with the requirements of southern Louisiana.
> Perhaps someone could make a suggestion or two of antique varieties for that
> area. I am not interested in 'internet' knowledge but would appreciate the
> views of folk who have trees and subsequently direct knowledge.
> 
> Thank you.
> 
> Bruce   


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