This reinforces my theory that there are 2 different figs named Desert King in the US. My DK is planted in ground and has similar fruits as shown in an Herman's previous post http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/fig/msg072043541873.html While the recent post describing the Gillette rescue, (along with Desert King), is showing a fruit that looks different from the inside in color (darker). And this is not the first time that I see Desert King pictures showing such differently colored fruits.. The link to the Gillette post: http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/fig/msg1214390014100.html?13 Size and weight seems different as well.. the DK I have has some fruits reaching 60 grams, but usually they are around 40-45 grams or less, and Condit was talking about an average of more than 80 grams... Finally, even if I have only been able to observe DK with fruits for the last 3 years, and although I live in a very humid region, the DK has resisted pretty well so far and needs quite a lot of rain before starting to sour, like any normal fig would... Eventually, even the most resisting ones, when close to ripen would sour in case of lot of rain, no ? Etneo

The tree you call "Italian Honey Fig" is really a Desert King. By reviewing the photos you posted, of the leaves and the shape of the figs in the basket, I have no doubt that your green fig is Desert King- a common variety that does well in the Seattle area, even in an Italian neighborhood like "Garlic Gulch"! You informed me that the inside was red so I doubt it is Gillette. The other clue that tells me it's Desert King is the information you mailed me on the number of crops it produces: "well, Leon, in Seattle, we only get 1 crop. it does have figs that could be a second crop, but nothing ever happens to them! the season here is really too short and cool for that second crop." Check out the link below. Here is a link that might be useful: Seattle Desert King and Gillette

My grandmother also made fudge like that. I think the recipe should be amended to read "beat until your arm falls off"!..LOL!...I can't seem to beat it with that wooden spoon as long as Grandma. Linda C

One set had a ranch and I spent alot of time during the summers. Learned to milk cows, gather, clean,candle and get eggs ready to sell at a local market, make butter to sell, make pies, cook chicken (as well as a 10 yeo could), find rattlesnakes, help grandpa deer hunt, I tracked, uncles shot, picked blackberries, and really had fun. When we went to other GP's in AZ, loved to go walking with my Gp (step), as he went to talked to the Indians, picked up rocks, turquoise, fed the birds, pulled weeds, and just really enjoyed them. Wish I could have spent more time. He was from England and still had a accent. My other GP raised gourds and dried and sold them. He also collected tiny bottles and I still have quite a few of them Did not see much of him because of problems between my folks and him. But he was always nice to me. Lots of good memories on all sides.