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Old 04-14-2010, 09:39 PM   #41 (permalink)
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Its a relatively new variety, but its alledged to fruit very quickly. If you search the old posts though, some members have had a tough time overwintering it......But we all have hope that we are the ones who can change that!!!
Yeah Randy4Ut and Austin in Littlerock from what I understand. I'm hoping I don't run into the same problem. We'll see.. It's worth a shot, maybe 2 :^)
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I'm gonna give it a shot. I mailed off my check yesterday.
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Old 04-20-2010, 02:03 PM   #43 (permalink)
 
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They called me today, and the check is in the mail! I was #101.

I don't know if these links were posted about VC already, but I did a search and came up with these two:

To Grow Where No Banana Plant Has Grown Before - Homepage Spotlights - Armstrong Atlantic State University Savannah, GA

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Old 04-20-2010, 08:15 PM   #44 (permalink)
 
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I also got a call from Katie today. My number was 110. It looks like they are working through their list pretty quickly.
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I also got a call from Katie today. My number was 110. It looks like they are working through their list pretty quickly.
That means Martin got called, and I'm only 18 or less away from a telephone call :^)
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yep sending my check out! :-)
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Old 04-21-2010, 04:27 PM   #47 (permalink)
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I recieved mine in the mail today. I will try to post a pic of it tommorow.
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I have emailed them-no answer and tried to call and no answer. How did you find out what number you were? Thanks, Woods
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Woods, I got my number by email when I asked them. Perhaps they are just in their busy time of year. I would try them again in a bit.
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Old 04-24-2010, 06:19 PM   #50 (permalink)
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Here is the pic right after I took it out of the box...Looks great Huh!!!!!
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With bonus lotion!

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Thats so it doesn't burn in the sweltering Tennessee heat....lol
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Stumpy4700,

Good one!! :-) !!!
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Well I just got a call from Kate saying my number #128 is up.. I said Rgr that my Money is on the way.. :^)
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Let the race begin...Photos to be posted throughout the year...
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I'm in! maybe this will be the one to flower and fruit for me.... It's going in the ground ( with moderate protection if need be)Saturday....

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Here is mine I just got today!

Is it just me or does this seem like a TC banana?



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Old 04-28-2010, 01:31 PM   #60 (permalink)
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Mine definetly was not a pup either.
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