kayjones and ricjo22, I sent you both an email, so hopefully you got it. Sue/chemocurl, I actually have two posts on that page detailing my issues, both displaying error messages I have received when trying to show my email address. I've also contacted the site about the situation, but haven't received any response. Thank you for trying to help me, though.

Well, OK, but I'm unconvinced. "Stump of Jesse" isn't "Stump of the World", and there are (or were) apparently tomatoes, peaches, plums, and even shoes named "Stump of the World". I THINK but am not sure that King James would have been the Bible translation widespread 100 years ago. It's still used in a lot of conservative, traditional, Bible-centered Churches. And a full text search doesn't find that phrase anywhere. I did try a few other translations, too, no luck. There must be another explanation! I am so intrigued..... You can remain unconvinced Regina, but I'm not. LOL If you read a few of the links in the general Google search you'd see that Stump of Jesse is just one reference to that and that many interpret it as Stump of the World, as in Jesus appearing and Stump of the Earth is also used. I've done enugh searching on this and am convinved from what I've read. And I spoke to the other veggies and fruits so named in my post above. I must have at least 5 Bible versions myself and still turn to the KJV I received when I joined the Methodist church when I was a kid. I like the old fashsioned thees and thous and the cadence of the sentences more than any other version I've come across. 100 years ago, nay 200 years ago, there were many versions around from the Geneva to the Anglican Book of Common P rayer and lots of others. So you can read as I have and if you remain unconvinced t hen so be it. LOL Remember that Stump was not just used in relation to Jesse as several of the links also point out. Carolyn, who would also mention that in my area there are several churches of different denominations that are called Stump churches. Most of these churches were built in the early to late 1800's.

I had an older Back To Basics, and it ddin't have the O ring shaft seal at the cranking end. It also had the older wing nuts on the screens. Right now, there are so many varables thata bout all you can do is ask and find out who the strainers are attached, what kind of mounting, clamp, or suction cup, shaft seal (O ring), and fully wrapped around spatter shield. There should also be clear plastic conical shaped tube that snaps on the open end of the strainers, to allow the waste to fall out further, and not mix into the extracted pulp and juices. My current one is the VillaWare brand, and they have stopped making that name. I bought mine from Johnnies many years ago, but the link below shows the older models with wing nut screens and no waste extention tube. You need to find someone at the place your buying it from to describe the most important details I have mentioned already. With all the links and photos I have given you, I am sure you will know a lot more about these than most people. My very old Victorio was sold many years ago, and I keep the Back To Basics (has the older wing nuts) one just for emergencies should mine fail (hasn't yet!). I also bought the motor unit a few years ago, and found its almost the exact same one used on those pasta rolling machines. For tomatoes, I simply cut them into big pieces to fit into the hopper. To get a thicker sauce, I also dig out most of the seeds and liquid before they get run through. This reduces cooking time and the sauce is quite thick even at the beginning. I use the optional berry screen for red raspberries and also the 1/4 inch holed one for making a minced tomato for salsas. The nice thing is even though the minced tomatoe sare bigger pieces their skins still get pushed out the end. Here is a link that might be useful: Johnnies Seeds food straner

Personally, I try to honor the wishes of the originator. I think that is the ethical thing to do unless for some reason there are other factors involved- for example, if the originator is dead. If there is a really special hosta that I want to make absolutely sure isn't tc'ed, then I limit its distribution to those whom I know well and trust. Another option is to use a plant agreement, such as the one I've written below. It isn't a legal contract, but may still be helpful in making vlear that you want to reserve the privilege of naming, registering, and marketing a plant which you've originated. Don PLANT AGREEMENT Name of Plant _________________________ Date_____________________ (if named) The following agreement is based upon a mutual trust between me as a plant grower and another person who is the originator of this plant. I will abide by its provisions to the best of my ability; however, this is not a legal contract. __________________________________________________________________ I realize this is a new plant cultivar and understand the originators interest in protecting the plant from division, propagation, and public distribution. Therefore, I agree to grow this plant in my own garden and to appreciate it for my sole enjoyment. I understand this is a new or unusual introduction and that the originator reserves the privilege of naming, registering, and patenting the plant if he so chooses. I also realize this plant is not for sale to the general public and that the originator reserves the opportunity to market the plant, if and when he so chooses. In light of this, I will not offer a division of this plant to any other individual as either a sale or as a gift, but will aim to retain the plant in my possession unless permission is granted by the originator. If at any point I have no interest in continuing to grow this plant, I will return it to the originator. I agree to allow the originator to inspect and evaluate the plant, by appointment. I understand this agreement is for a period of ten years from the date listed above, at which time this agreement between the grower and the originator expires. Description of Plant_________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Name, Address, and Phone of Originator_______________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Name, Address, and Phone of Grower__________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________