07-01-2008, 02:26 PM
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Rhubarb
Janet Tweedy wrote:
Some of the fruit specialists have several varieties. J Tweedies in
Scotland was the only source for champagne variety that I wanted,
although other sources are
http://www.brandycarrnurseries.co.uk/
http://www.greengardenherbs.co.uk/Rh...and_Garlic.htm
J Tweedie Fruit Trees, Maryfield Nursery, nr Terregles, Dumfries DG2 9TH
(01387 720880). Stocks about 30 cultivars. Send sae for catalogue. Mail
order available.
Chris Bowers & Sons, Whispering Trees Nurseries, Wimbotsham, Norfolk
PE34 8QB (01366 388752). Stocks eight cultivars but is building up
numbers of older cultivars. Send £2 for catalogue. Mail order available.
E Oldroyd & Sons (0113 282 2245; email ). Sends
out crowns for seasonal cropping and Janet Oldroyd is happy to advise
novice growers.
There's an article on the daily telegraph website
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening...ing/2003/03/22
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Janet
Hello Janet,
Thanks for the advice. I have ordered from Brandy Carr, they had a
package which had an early mid and late season variety which attracted me.
Thanks for the advice,
Chris Potts
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