To: North American Fruit Explorers <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Antique Apples for the Deep South
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 18:14:16 -0800 (PST)
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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