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From: bnp@ihldt.UUCP (Bruce Peters)
Newsgroups: net.garden
Subject: Starting plants from cuttings??
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Date: Fri, 21-Oct-83 11:39:09 EDT
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Posted: Fri Oct 21 11:39:09 1983
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Organization: AT&T Bell Labs, Naperville, Il
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	I am interested in starting a set of blue spruce seedlings.
However, I'm at a loss as to the best way to accomplish this.  I have
heard rumors that seedlings could be started by usig cuttings from
existing trees, but I would like a confirmation.

	A number of associated questions have come up:

	1. What is the best medium for starting these cuttings?

	2. Is there a "good" time of year and/or a "bad" time of
	   year to make the cuttings?

	3. Is any part of a branch better than another; above a
	   joint perhaps, or just below one?

	If cuttings are not a good way to start seedlings, what technique
should be followed?  I don't ever recall seeing pine cones on spruce
trees, but I imagine one could start with their seeds.  Any thoughts?

			Thanks,
				Bruce Peters
				AT&T Bell Laboratories
				Naperville, Ill.
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