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stevenkh1 · July 31, 2017

Mike carries Marvelosa. No questions about Acme... I'm still searching for a family who still grows it and Mike will be the guy I give seeds - even if its a 70 year old dead seed packet. He deserves it for being our curator for these ancient varieties.

Marvel: no can find the original Henry Dreer's Marvel or Hansing's Improved Marvel. Tania states Marvel is aka Marcheille des Marches, but I thought MdM is known as Market Wonder??? You already know the history: Pritchard bred with Marvel (Dreer or Hansing's Improved?) with Globe and it was released in 1925 as Marglobe. I fear both Marvels may be lost like Acme. As always, your input/guidance is ALWAYS most appreciated!!!

July 31, 2017	#8
stevenkh1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 172	Mike carries Marvelosa. No questions about Acme... I'm still searching for a family who still grows it and Mike will be the guy I give seeds - even if its a 70 year old dead seed packet. He deserves it for being our curator for these ancient varieties. Marvel: no can find the original Henry Dreer's Marvel or Hansing's Improved Marvel. Tania states Marvel is aka Marcheille des Marches, but I thought MdM is known as Market Wonder??? You already know the history: Pritchard bred with Marvel (Dreer or Hansing's Improved?) with Globe and it was released in 1925 as Marglobe. I fear both Marvels may be lost like Acme. As always, your input/guidance is ALWAYS most appreciated!!! Last edited by stevenkh1; July 31, 2017 at 08:19 PM.