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Tropical Fruit Tree and Plant Sale Saturday July 11, 2009

Lori Vinikoor, Vice President of the Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International informs us of this unusual event:

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There is no other plant sale like this on the planet. The Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International announces its semi-annual Tropical Fruit Tree and Plant Sale. With hundreds of varieties of fruit and spice plants to choose from there will be something available for every taste and every space. Whether you are looking for a specific type of banana or an early producing mango or that elusive jaboticaba, you’ll probably find it here. The growers and members of the Rare Fruit Council will also be present to answer questions related to care and propagation of tropical fruits.

Come to the South Florida Fairgrounds Agriplex between 9 AM and 2 PM on Saturday July 11, 2009 to choose from thousands of wonderful trees and plants. Directions from Route 95: take Southern Blvd. west to Fairgrounds Rd. north. Gate 8 will be on the right. Directions from State Rd 7 (441): take Southern Blvd. east to Fairgrounds Rd. north. Gate 8 will be on the right.

The Rare Fruit Council’s own “Fruitilizer,” a fertilizer specifically formulated to Rare Fruit Council specifications, will be available for sale. “Fruitilizer” provides the proper nutrients and minerals for optimum tropical fruit crop production.

The Rare Fruit Council Meets the Second Friday of every month 7:30 PM at the Mounts Botanical Garden, Military Trail, West Palm Beach.

“Dedicated to promoting and furthering the cultivation and use of tropical and rare fruit both in south Florida and throughout the world”


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