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    Seeds From Carl Von Linnaeus' Garden. Will they germinate?

    We have decided to research and attempt to germinate some of our seeds. We are still researching the process. We will update you on our progress....
    Post by: tgeer2, Feb 18, 2015 in forum: Plants: Science and Cultivation
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    Seeds From Carl Von Linnaeus' Garden. Will they germinate?

    Here is the link to the other thread regarding these seeds: http://www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=47015&page=2
    Post by: tgeer2, Feb 17, 2015 in forum: Plants: Science and Cultivation
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    Seeds From Carl Von Linnaeus' Garden. Will they germinate?

    The post below was made in 2010 regarding seeds we own that came directly from Carl Linnaeus' botanical garden in Upsala Sweden. With all the...
    Thread by: tgeer2, Feb 17, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: Plants: Science and Cultivation
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    VERY OLD (seed samples) From Carl Von Linne's Botanical Garden any value?

    Hi Everyone! We are starting up again and putting on our detective caps to try and resolve resolve this mystery on our hands. We have been very...
    Post by: tgeer2, Oct 7, 2009 in forum: Plants: Science and Cultivation
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    VERY OLD (seed samples) From Carl Von Linne's Botanical Garden any value?

    Hi All, Here is a quick update on the seed samples. Back in February, we wrote to both History Detectives and Antique Roadshow. We did get a...
    Post by: tgeer2, Jul 15, 2009 in forum: Plants: Science and Cultivation
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    VERY OLD (seed samples) From Carl Von Linne's Botanical Garden any value?

    Hi Everyone, Please post your wishes to see the story developed by the "History Detectives" at their web site under "submit your stories"....
    Post by: tgeer2, Feb 28, 2009 in forum: Plants: Science and Cultivation
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    VERY OLD (seed samples) From Carl Von Linne's Botanical Garden any value?

    Hello Everyone! I just wanted to give a quick update on this story! As I wrote in the past, we contacted PBS "History Detectives" and...
    Post by: tgeer2, Feb 26, 2009 in forum: Plants: Science and Cultivation
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    VERY OLD (seed samples) From Carl Von Linne's Botanical Garden any value?

    Hi togata57, We have sent e-mails to both "Antique Road Show & History Detectives" , but with the many e-mails they get I think ours got lost. I...
    Post by: tgeer2, Jan 23, 2009 in forum: Plants: Science and Cultivation
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    VERY OLD (seed samples) From Carl Von Linne's Botanical Garden any value?

    Hi Lena, After carefully looking through the scrapbooks and the box of stuff that came with the "seeds" I can't come to any conclusion on how and...
    Post by: tgeer2, Jan 22, 2009 in forum: Plants: Science and Cultivation
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    VERY OLD (seed samples) From Carl Von Linne's Botanical Garden any value?

    Hello Everyone! I have sent a list of names that were written on the outside of the vials (78) to Lena Hansson Linnaeus's garden, Uppsala...
    Post by: tgeer2, Jan 13, 2009 in forum: Plants: Science and Cultivation
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    VERY OLD (seed samples) From Carl Von Linne's Botanical Garden any value?

    Good advice Millet! I have been in contact with Lena Hansson from Uppsala & Linnaeus's garden in Sweden. I have tried to decipher the writing on...
    Post by: tgeer2, Jan 4, 2009 in forum: Plants: Science and Cultivation
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    VERY OLD (seed samples) From Carl Von Linne's Botanical Garden any value?

    Hi, Thanks to all that have looked or replied to this thread. I am still gathering information and facts from people before I make any decisions...
    Post by: tgeer2, Dec 15, 2008 in forum: Plants: Science and Cultivation
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    VERY OLD (seed samples) From Carl Von Linne's Botanical Garden any value?

    Hi Sorry for the delay! Here are the pictures I promised. I don't know how good they came out so if there are any questions give me a shout....
    Post by: tgeer2, Dec 11, 2008 in forum: Plants: Science and Cultivation
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    VERY OLD (seed samples) From Carl Von Linne's Botanical Garden any value?

    Hi Thanks so much for your input along with everyone else. I wish I was able to get a hold of the lady whom I bought these from but I have no way...
    Post by: tgeer2, Dec 8, 2008 in forum: Plants: Science and Cultivation