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Blue Provence Fig

22 years ago

Greetings from America! I was curious to find out if anyone has a Blue Provence Fig tree which was offered by Goodman's Fruit Catalogue and Bunning's Catalogue in the early 1900's. I was hoping that someone may have kept track of it. The figs are supposed to have a true blue skin with very large ornamental leaves. I have a small collection of figs and just wanted to see if there were any still out there. Thanks!

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vetivert8
21 years ago
There's a "double entendre" group on the other side of the Tasman that deals in heirloom plants. The reference I have is for www.diggers.com.au.

On this side of the Ditch you could try Koanga Nursery, R.D.1, Maugaturoto, Northland attn: Kay Baxter. It is an organics nursery and specialises in heirloom fruits.

Another possible is Incredible Edibles at www.edible.co.nz.
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9 years ago
Yes the Blue Provence as you describe it is still available and it is the tree which was in Goodmans Catalogue in the early 1900's. Your reference to Bunnings should have been to Brunnings who were/are seed suppliers. We've just harvested our first Blue Provence Figs this morning. It is a late fig but not the latest, we have one which goes back to an actual tree planted in the early 1900's. We're still trying to identify that fig. You can find info on www.heritagefruitsociety.org.au/page-1766138
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