Re: Calycanthus

I checked my cultivar and it was "Athens".  It is a green yellow flower
otherwise just like all the Calycanthus on the mountainside.


> From what I've read of these new crosses (Calycanthus x Sinocalycanthus -
> and then later Sinocalycanthus got folded back into Calycanthus), they are
> fragrant, large-blossomed, and quick growing.  I'm really hoping for good
> luck with these.
>
> I don't know who decides what a fragrance is.  I have ordered roses that
> supposedly have a strawberry fragrance and one that was reputed to smell
of
> raspberries.  But they just smell like roses to me.
>
> Kitty
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Hal or Nancy Robinson" <robyn82@bellsouth.net>
> To: <woodyplants@hort.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 11:46 AM
> Subject: Calycanthus
>
>
> > It looks like a commercial to me.  I found the yellow bloom Calycanthus
2
> > years ago.  I wonder if it will come true from seeds but so how doubt
it.
> > When I get seeds I will have to try and then wait a few years to find
out.
> > It still smells like the "apple" which I do not like.  Others do but is
> > there really a strawberry fragrance plant?  Most of the plants on my
> > mountain side do not have any fragrance.  The bees find them anyway.
> > Happy New Year and may all your cuttings root
> > Nancy  Tennessee
> >
> > Wen you write, "We do not
> > > > recommend any particular supplier. "
> > > Who is "We"?  I didn't see any signature.
> > >
> > > Do you have any knowledge of the new Calycanthus varieites?  I've
> ordered
> > 32
> > > of Calycanthus 'Venus' and am hoping to have them ready for sale in
> 2007.
> > > My only experience has been with Calycanthus floridus, Carolina
Alspice.
> > > Any comments?
> > >
> > > Kitty
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > > From: "rooting" <rooting@hortus.com>
> > > To: "Woody Plants List," <woodyplants@hort.net>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 9:43 AM
> > > Subject: Propagation of a Christmas tree using your CUT Christmas tree
> > >
> > >
> > > > Propagation of a Christmas tree using your CUT Christmas tree
> > > >
> > > > The beautiful CUT Christmas tree which you purchased this year is
not
> > > suitable
> > > > to use to propagate new trees. Most commercial Christmas trees are
> > > propagated
> > > > from seeds. From found or purchased seedlings, in a few years you
will
> > > have a
> > > > wonderful supply of Christmas trees to use, give away or sell!
> > > >
> > > > Some of the favorite varieties used for Christmas trees in the US
and
> > > Canada
> > > > are:
> > > > Concolor Fir
> > > > Fraser Fir - a top choice
> > > > Norway Spruce
> > > > Douglas Fir - a top choice
> > > > Eastern White Pine  Southwestern White Pine
> > > > Balsam Fir - a top choice
> > > > Scotch Pine
> > > > Colorado Blue Spruce
> > > > Canaan Fir
> > > > Eastern Red Cedar
> > > > White Spruce
> > > > Eastern White Pine
> > > > Virginia Pine  Noble Fir
> > > >
> > > > Some the the most beautiful Christmas trees are the living trees in
> pots
> > > or
> > > > balls. After the holiday season simply take the tree outside and
plant
> > it
> > > at
> > > > the appropriate time for your area (subject to frozen soil to dig
the
> > > planting
> > > > hole).
> > > >
> > > > There are many suppliers of Christmas tree stock grown from seed. We
> do
> > > not
> > > > recommend any particular supplier. Two well known tree farms are:
> > > >
> > > > Lawyer Nurseries
> > > > 950 Highway 200 West
> > > > Plains, MT 59859
> > > > 1-800-551-9875
> > > > 1-406-826-3881
> > > > trees@lawyernursery.com
> > > > http://www.lawyernursery.com
> > > > This company is best for the commercial grower since their prices
are
> > > quite
> > > > reasonable. They have a $250 minimum order. From their catalog: "We
> > Offer
> > > One
> > > > of the Largest Selections of Field Grown Bareroot Nursery Stock in
the
> > > > Wholesale Nursery Trade
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Musser Forests
> > > > 1880 Route 119 Hwy N
> > > > Indiana, PA 15701
> > > > 1-800-643-8319
> > > > 1-724-465-5685
> > > > sales@musserforests.com
> > > > http://www.musserforests.com
> > > > This company has a wide range of plants which are indexed by the
> > intended
> > > use.
> > > > They cater to both the home and commercial grower. From their
catalog
> > "Our
> > > > shipping rate is a flat 20% of the order total with a $6.00 min.
This
> > > covers
> > > > shipping, handling, and boxing. If your shipping exceeds the 20%, we
> > will
> > > bill
> > > > for the difference."
> > > >
> > >
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