"Cereoid-UR12" wrote in message
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She must be older than Methuselah to be able to remember those days!!!


Jason Quick wrote in message
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"Judy and Dave G" wrote :

Well, I can certainly speak for the American Elm. It reproduces by
seed.
Lots of seed. Lots and lots of seed.

Really? I was of the impression that there weren't many American Elms
about
these days, due to Dutch Elm Disease. It's good that you're growing
seeds
out. What part of the world do you live in?

Jason

Yep, not many around these days. But they are not extinct. I believe our 2
elms are still around because we are not near any large city or even really
big city. We are out in the rural area. Nearest neighbor is about 1/2
mile. We have 60 acres, behind us 90, behind him 170, across the road 290,
across the creek, 80, then 120, and so on and so on.

Our neighbor that owns the 90 acres lives down the street on a half acre
lot. His 90 acres is behind ours with an easement through ours. Anyway,
the main hunter on his property is the local Conservation District Manager.
He checks out the Elm every once in awhile.

I am totally aware of Dutch Elm disease. Watch for any signs of it at all
times of the year. I know the signs and am afraid they may occur at any
time.

Dutch Elm wiped out MOST of the elms in America because they were used in so
many cities for major plantings. Unfortunately. The trees are amazingly
beautiful.

Older than Methuselah? Sure do feel that way sometimes. ;o} But not there
yet. Hope I make it though!

Judy