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Millet

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Saint Dominic Sour Orange Tree
« on: December 23, 2014, 04:16:39 PM »
In the year 1200 Saint Dominic planted a seed from a sour orange in the garden of Saint Sabina Convent in Rome, Italy.  Some year back Sister Mary sent me a seed taken from an orange of the Saint Dominic tree. My tree is now fruiting, and if anyone would like a seed to grow  a descendant of the famous tree, send me a private message with your address. - Millet

http://medmeanderings.com/travel/2014/08/legend-saint-dominics-orange-tree/
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Re: Saint Dominic Sour Orange Tree
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2014, 04:19:27 PM »
Also see http://www.homecitrusgrowers.co.uk/citrusplaces/StDominicsOrange.html concerning additional information of the famous Saint Dominic Sour Orange tree. - Millet