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HAMMITT Bob <br /> From: PLAMONDON Scott F <br /> To: BERRIAN Pam C; HAMMITT Bob; MEDLIN Johnny R; DILLER Della M <br /> Subject: FW: Owens Cherry Tree <br /> Date: Thursday, June 08, 1995 5:01 PM <br /> FYI Thanks Scott <br /> From: Shawn Boles <br /> To: Scott.F.PLAMONDON <br /> Subject: Owens Cherry Tree <br /> Date: Thursday, June 08, 1995 3:10PM <br /> Scott - Thanks for info. I think the year 200 approach is a good one <br /> and also like the idea of having multiple propagated trees available <br /> for individuals or organizations who may wish to plant as well. <br /> cheers - Shawn <br /> From: PLAMONDON Scott F <br /> To: BOLES Shawn M <br /> Cc: BERRIAN Pam C <br /> Subject: Owens Cherry Tree <br /> Date: Thursday, June 08, 1995 10:48AM <br /> Councilor Boles, Thank you for your patience in allowing me time to research your issues and get back to <br /> you. As you may know, the Tartarian Cherry tree was very popular before the turn of the century. With <br /> the advent of newer varieties of Cherry trees like Bing and Royal Ann, the Tartarian Cherry faded into <br /> obscurity due to a lack of popularity. Searching for a mature Tartarian Cherry to plant at the Owens <br /> Garden has revealed the lack of availability of this tree. There is room in the park to plant another Cherry <br /> tree and this is a excellent arbor day /week planting. A way we can approach this as follows. There are <br /> local nurseries that are willing to propagate the Owen's Cherry tree. With cutting made this year, a good <br /> sized tree would be ready by the end of the century. What better way to recognize the value of this tree <br /> than to plant its progeny in a very special arbor event to bring in the new century. Not only does this tree <br /> extend and provide continuity for generations but it also provides a continuity of life through the centuries. <br /> If you like this concept, we can start the process and work with the local nurseries to propagate this tree <br /> and have a tree ready for arbor day /week celebration in the year 2000. It is even possible to have a <br /> number of trees produced for other planting throughout the City or available to the public in <br /> commemoration of the Owen's Cherry Tree. Let me know your thoughts and we can plan accordingly. <br /> I am still doing some research on the fruit tree issue and hope to get back to you during the week of June <br /> 12th. <br /> Thanks Scott <br />