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Citrus => Citrus General Discussion => Topic started by: Millet on June 04, 2018, 09:40:11 PM

Title: Meet the ‘Citrus Archaeologist’ Who Rediscovered Dozens of Ancient Plants
Post by: Millet on June 04, 2018, 09:40:11 PM

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/where-is-the-largest-collection-of-rare-potted-citruses (https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/where-is-the-largest-collection-of-rare-potted-citruses)

Title: Re: Meet the ‘Citrus Archaeologist’ Who Rediscovered Dozens of Ancient Plants
Post by: citrange on June 05, 2018, 05:48:04 PM

I have visited the Medici citrus collection twice, and was shown round by Paulo Galleoti who is the subject of this article.
Details of my visit, and links to photos of many of the potted varieties, are on my website at:
http://www.homecitrusgrowers.co.uk/citrusplaces/medici.html (http://www.homecitrusgrowers.co.uk/citrusplaces/medici.html)
Mike/Citrange

Title: Re: Meet the ‘Citrus Archaeologist’ Who Rediscovered Dozens of Ancient Plants
Post by: Millet on June 05, 2018, 09:17:31 PM

Mike your web site has long been a treasure.  I've visited it many times.

Title: Re: Meet the ‘Citrus Archaeologist’ Who Rediscovered Dozens of Ancient Plants
Post by: Daintree on June 10, 2018, 11:54:22 AM

Wow!  This place is now on my bucket list!!!!

Carolyn