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Comments (37)Here's a link to the story (with audio) of what the guys were up to in the north woods -- very inspirational. I really want to join in on the fun next winter. Kudos go to Joe, Josh, Dennis, Gary, Rich, Bill, Henk and Edwin (and probably a few other friends I haven't met yet). Thanks for adding to the richness in variety of collectable conifers. ~Dave . . . via Minnesota Public Radio Here is a link that might be useful: an account of the broom hunt...See MoreAmerica 'vs' Europe!!
Comments (43)Love those new brooms. The nigra is fantastic. Here are two I collected this week. Dax scion gets mailed to you today The picture shows two sylvestris brooms from the same tree, about 180 degrees apart from each other. The broom on left has some of the normal foliage attached. It is a much denser broom. Neither is miniature. Both brooms have cones. Maybe Dax can get some good foliage photos. I was not patient enough to get a clear shot Keith...See MorePinus contorta Witch's Broom
Comments (12)Great find, Jan! *drooling* Edwin is right. The real treasure in this broom may well lay in the cones. Plant them and see what happens. :) Oh, and by the way, welcome to the GardenWeb! I think I speak for all when I say that I really appreciate when the pros chime in. I just became aware of your nursery last month at the Portland Yard, Garden & Patio show. Next road trip to Oregon, you are definitely going to be my destination. ~Dave This post was edited by Glaciers-End on Wed, Jun 19, 13 at 8:03...See MorePicea pungens Saint Mary's Broom vs St. Mary
Comments (14)Regarding Picea glauca DaisyÂs White - this plant was entered into a major plant exhibition in Holland by Mr J Jeurissen-Wijnen, the plant originator. He was advised to shorten the name to DaisyÂs White by the growers at that exhibition because of its high commercial potential. He agreed to the change. I donÂt have a sworn affidavit IÂm afraid, so you will have to take my word that DaisyÂs White is now the accepted name in Europe, so should also be adopted by the US. As for the issue with the word Âbroom being part of a plant name, technically it might not be correct (although I canÂt find anything in the Cultivated Code that actually excludes the word Âbroom) but itÂs my opinion that the word Âbroom can form part of the plant name and not just be seen as a descriptive word. I have, in fact, named three of my brooms to include the word Âbroom in the plant name and as far as IÂm concerned no one person has the right to delete that part of the name. As for Picea pungens St MaryÂs Broom, unless there is a general agreement by, for example the majority of major growers, collectors/experts, ACS to change it - then the name should stay as it is. There is no point in Coenosium Gardens listing it as St Mary and Iseli, for instance, still listing it as St MaryÂs Broom. Confusion once again, as this thread has already demonstrated. Most people know nothing of the Cultivated Code and just see two different plant names and wonder if itÂs the same plant. Also, of course, there are hundreds of conifer names with technically incorrect names according to the Code  how, for example do all the Czech names fit into the code, as their language is based on descriptive names. Besides, the Cultivated Code is a work in progress and not something that is set in stone, and is in fact constantly being amended. So, in my opinion, plant names should be left well alone until enough research has been done, and general agreement has been reached to warrant a change....See Moresluice
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