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Old 09-15-2014, 09:05 AM   #1 (permalink)
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A catalogue of wild and cultivated bananas - A tribute to the work of Paul Allen
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Old 09-15-2014, 10:07 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Would like to have met Paul, as we have more than just one thing in common.
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Wonder if I could find this at my local library?
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I have looked for this book at the library an online. No one has a copy.
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He was certainly correct about the Veinte Cohol.

"This variety is considered to be one of the best among the first-class eating bananas."

I've been harvesting about 4 large bunches a week.
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