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I just received the latest issue of the Cactus and Succulent Journal, opened up and lo and behold I see an article on the Agaves of Arizona by our very own GeeS. It is very well written, with a couple of good maps and nice pictures. Great job Ron!
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Thank you sir, appreciate the nod. I don't have to tell you, it was far more work than it appears, but I enjoyed the process quite a lot, as it gave me something constructive to do during my recent downtime.
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"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
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I did not get my copy of the current edition till yesterday, but had been waiting for it, wondering where it was, full of excitement to read Ron's article. So I finally got to read it yesterday. It was a great read Ron, very well done. Looking forward to any follow up pieces!
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Thanks all, I have yet to receive my copy, so this so-called article is sorta just a theory at this point. Anyway, glad you enjoyed it!
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"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
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I finally received my Journal. By gosh, it is in there! Just Part I though. The fun stuff (hybrids and domesticates) are given their due in the upcoming Part II.
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"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
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I received my journal only few days ago, well done Ron your article is easy and pleasant to read.
Have you ever posted photo of the hybrid between A. toumeyana and chrysantha you are talking about ? If yes which post, if not could you post one ?
Have you ever posted photo of the hybrid between A. toumeyana and chrysantha you are talking about ? If yes which post, if not could you post one ?
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Thanks Luc! The specific hybrid you're asking about is called A. ×arizonica. We never found a nice attractive specimen in habitat, though I have one in my front yard. We found a couple offsets and an old mature plant that was bolting. The old plant may have been the single most bug-eaten Agave I've ever seen -- running bugs.
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"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
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Ah yes, I had forgotten. I get one plant in my garden, I should have remembered this.
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I was just sent this link, so I guess it's OK to post online: Agaves of Arizona (Part I), for any non-CSSA members who are interested in perusing.
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"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
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Great piece. Loved the fantastic (as always) shots of representative examples “Born Free” and living large in the wilds of AZ.
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Mr. Parker - That is simply the best piece of writing about agaves to reach print since the great master passed. Gentry would be proud. It is heartening to see that the agaves of Arizona are the subject of studious investigation fueled by scientific curiosity coupled with an adoration for nature's splendor. Well done! And - Thank you.
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Wow this looks like a cool journal series. Couldn’t get the website to work probably my service. But how much is a subscription? How does it run every month? Thank you.
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"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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Thank you for sharing this! I love the maps, the beautiful photos and of course having everything referenced together. I can't wait for the domesticates in Part II. Does A. x arizonica get another mention with the hybrids?
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Thanks all, really glad you enjoyed it.
Azul, Part II actually begins with A. ×arizonica in the named hybrid section, then come the domesticates. LOL, CSSA editor absolutely HATED that (non-) word, so we went with "domesticated Agaves". The word "domesticate" has now been consigned to botanical gutter-speak, though truth be told, Wendy uses it repeatedly in her official description of A. verdensis and A. yavapaiensis.
Azul, Part II actually begins with A. ×arizonica in the named hybrid section, then come the domesticates. LOL, CSSA editor absolutely HATED that (non-) word, so we went with "domesticated Agaves". The word "domesticate" has now been consigned to botanical gutter-speak, though truth be told, Wendy uses it repeatedly in her official description of A. verdensis and A. yavapaiensis.
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"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
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For any interested non-CSSA members, here is Agaves of Arizona: Part II.
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"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
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