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[Alan Yelvington <alany@semparpac.org>]

Many thanks to everybody that responded 
directly or to the list about my 
old-apple-tree question.

It makes sense to me that these were once 
grafted trees that were the scion was 
intentionally permitted to root.  The trees 
are reported to be very productive, with 
quality fruit, so I don't think that they 
were planted from seed.

We're getting a thaw this week, and I'll 
visit them if I can get through the mud and 
slush.  I'd love to push back the brambles, 
trim some smoker wood, and maybe promote some 
growth out of them!

Best regards to all,

Al