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Patrick A. Malcolm, owner of TyTy Nursery, has an M.S. degree in Botany and has hybridized crinum lily, canna lily, and other rare flower bulbs for over 34 years. Sort By: Date | Popularity
History Of Peach Trees, Prunus PersicaPeach trees, Prunus persica, are originally believed to have come from China to the Mideast through the trade routes known to extend to Turkey and Iran (Persia). History Of The PecanPecan trees, ‘Carya illinoinensis,' grow in natural groves in bottom lands near rivers or lakes with nearby periodic overflowing water. Ancient Figs Through HistoryThe fig tree, ‘Ficus carica,' possibly originated in Northern Asia according to archeological fossil records. Spanish missionaries brought it to the United States in 1520. Historical Sumerian tablets record the use and consumption of figs in 2500 BC. History Of WalnutsThe first historical accounts of walnut trees growing under civilized cultivation was in ancient Babylon (Iraq) about 2000 B.C. History Of The Filbert (Hazelnut)The modern name for filberts has evolved from European folklore. The original name was connected with Saint Philbert's Day (Saint Filbert), the day that harvesting the nuts began, August 22nd, the day of observing the Saint's day of celebration. Chinquapin HistoryThere are two types of chinquapin trees, also called ‘chikapin trees,' that are available commercially in the United States, the Allegheny chinquapin and the Georgiana chinquapin. Historical Mechanisms Promoting Chestnut Survival Through HybridizationHistorically, chestnuts have throughout the ages provided food and wood products in both European and Oriental cultures. Chestnuts have saved some civilizations from vanishing during famines, wars, and natural disasters. The History Of Almond Tree, ‘Prunus Dulcis'The ancient travelers and traders, who circulated back and forth over the Silk Road route between Greece and Turkey, used almonds in their commercial trading, in exchange for other expensive and desirable goods. America's Ancient, Historical Hickory TreesIn 1792, William Bartram reported in his book, Travels, the discovery of a native shagbark hickory nut that he called ‘Juglans exaltata.' Today, shagbark hickory is called ‘Carya ovata. Ogeechee Limes - Pleasantly Tasting Like CitrusThe shoreline of the Ogeechee River is densely imbedded with a little known fruit tree called the, "Ogeechee Lime" Nyssa ogeechee, that could easily demand attention from farmers, who are looking for a secondary crop.
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