From: Joe and Ellen Hecksel <jhecksel@voyager.net>
To: North American Fruit Explorers <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [NAFEX] good or bad nurseries
Date: Fri, 01 Aug 2003 21:12:25 -0400
R. Keith Etheridge wrote:
Has any one had experience with this nursery?
I know Sid and have done business with him. He always treated me well.
His forte is grafted hazelnuts, particularly those from the Cecil
Farris breeding program. He is about the only game in town if that is
what you want.
I am always hesitant to give personal recommendations. *I* think Sid is
a fine fellow. But if it were possible to determine a how a person will
act under all circumstances, into the hazy future, there would be no
divorces. As it is, approximately half of all marriages in the US end
in divorce. And marriage is a game that is played for very high stakes
and is (usually) more researched than a $200 order from a nursery.
Keep trying. I think Sid will come through for you.
I would imagine the nursery business is rather hectic at times
especially for a small order.
It may be that Grinnell Nursery is that awkward size were he cannot afford to
hire full time clerical help.