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nOVA sCOTIA

I would love to grow this seed Doc.

9/4/2008 7:23:24 AM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

Donkin,

I'm sure the 664.5 stock is dwindling and the only way to acquire one now is by auction. The SOGPG will probably have one or two during their auction.

I have a seed you may be interested in. I made a 1005 Mombert x 893 Privitera cross that I think has greater potential than the 664.5. As you may be aware, the 1005 was the mother of the 664.5.

I had intended to duplicate the cross, but the 1097.5 did not germinate. Therefore, I pollinated the 1005 with a 998.6 Pukos x 1068 Wallace cross grown by Tom Privitera last year. Both fruits were grown on secondary vines due to early season weather issues and loss of main vines. The 1005 is at about 750 pounds and the 893 is at about 650 pounds. The 893 is the spitting image of Joe Jutras' 1689.

If interested, just drop a post here.

9/4/2008 9:26:52 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

Still early to make decisions. Your crosses look good and i will keep it in mind. Thanks for your reply. Carl

9/5/2008 8:15:25 AM