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[david.maxwell@dal.ca]

I take it he wants grafted trees, and is not looking to graft his own.  I can 
readily supply him 
with budwood this summer, or scion wood next spring.  I have multiple trees 
of Bramley's 
because I think it is the absolute pinnacle of cooking apples.  (Eric [at 
Siloam] reproduces all 
his trees by summer budding, actually later in the summer, so could bud 
Bramley's this 
summer for delivery next fall.)

On another topic, not a peep from the Minister of Ag., but Keith Thompson, a 
retired lawyer in 
Ottawa lodged a freedom of information request which has unexpectedly yielded 
all sorts of 
information, including the survey done of Harrow which Richards was quoting 
in support of 
his position.  There was in fact mention of supplying propagating material to 
the amateur 
community in this document, but what was actually said was 1) they had been 
assured by the 
staff at Harrow that the workload imposed was entirely manageable, and not a 
burden  2) the 
involvemement of the amateur community was to be encouraged, quoting Seed 
Savers as a 
model, and 3) researchers and breeders should be given priority, but as long 
as the workload 
was not excessive, the amateur community should be served and encouraged.

> I have an enquiry from a fellow in Echo Bay, Ontario, who would like
> to buy some Bramley's Seedling apples.
> 
> Can anyone give me some Canadian sources ideally Ontario?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Derry Walsh
> South Coastal B.C.
> Canada
> 
>