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[charles paradise <machelp@attglobal.net>]

I seek dormant scions of the plum variety "Laroda", just one or two scions.

I am interested in "Laroda" primarily because its late-flowering gives me an 
improved chance of pollinating it
by other very late-flowering plums I have, and because of its reputed 
high-quality.

I am seeking scions of diameter 5/16" [pencil size] or 3/8".

Pasted below are two descriptions I found of "Laroda".  But I would also be 
interested in other plums of
Japanese type provided they are very late-flowering.

Please write to me at machelp@attglobal.net

LARODA-Midseason. A large cone shaped plum with dark red to purple skin.The 
flesh is transluscent yellow, and
light red just under the thin and tender skin.It develops an intense flavor 
when it is cooked 'skin on'. The
flesh is sweet, firm and aromatic, with good flavor, although the flavor 
declines with time if it is stored too
long. The tree is very upright, well spurred, and vigorous.An important 
commercial variety. US

Laroda - The quintessential plum. Reddish-purple, not quite round, highly 
flavored it is a winner for any use.
It was voted the best plum in California by the food staff at Sunset 
Magazine. Larodas are an old fashioned
plum with lots of old fashioned taste. Highly prized in cooking, wonderful 
when eaten fresh, great when made
into jam, it can do it all. Larodas are quite tart but develop wonderful 
sweetness when fully tree ripened.

Thanks
Charlie Paradise in Massachusetts