Here are pictures of two different bamboo in my yard that have just started shooting. The first person to correctly identify both species wins 100 freshly harvested Fargesia nitida seeds delivered free to your door (well, not in person, but I'll use my own stamp).
Mystery shoot 1:
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/k ... Shoot1.jpg">
Mystery shoot 2:
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/k ... Shoot2.jpg">
Name the shoot contest!...ANSWERS POSTED!!!
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kudzu9
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Name the shoot contest!...ANSWERS POSTED!!!
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rfgpitt
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RE: Name the shoot contest!
I'll take the first guess and humiliate myself, cause I really want the seeds....
Both Phyllos:
Both Phyllos:
- imature vivax aureocaulis
- elegans
Rick
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RE: Name the shoot contest!
rfgpitt-
Inspired guesses, but not correct. However, you do get 25 seeds for exhibiting bravery! Email me your address.
Inspired guesses, but not correct. However, you do get 25 seeds for exhibiting bravery! Email me your address.
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RE: Name the shoot contest!
Can't resist a good guessing contest.
1. P. angusta
2. I like Rick's P. elegans guess too except that shooting time shouldn't be so late. Nevertheless, I'll guess that too.
1. P. angusta
2. I like Rick's P. elegans guess too except that shooting time shouldn't be so late. Nevertheless, I'll guess that too.
--Mike
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RE: Name the shoot contest!
Oops, I now see Kudzu's response that Rick's guesses are wrong. So..... How about:
1. P. angusta
2. P. bambusoides
1. P. angusta
2. P. bambusoides
--Mike
RE: Name the shoot contest!
1. Bambusoides Castillion.
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RE: Name the shoot contest!
Don't put much faith in shooting time...a lot of mine have been slow to start this year.
RE: Name the shoot contest!
2. Mannii "Decora".
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RE: Name the shoot contest!
1. Ph. viridis 'Robert Young'
2. Ph. bambusoides 'Castillon'
2. Ph. bambusoides 'Castillon'
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RE: Name the shoot contest!
kudzu9,
Thanks! I sent you a pm. Let me know if it didn't go through.
Thanks! I sent you a pm. Let me know if it didn't go through.
Rick
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RE: Name the shoot contest!
If by some odd luck my guesses are correct, I'd like to donate the seeds to charity but I like a good guessing game sooooo....
1) Bambusoides Castillonis
2) Violescens
1) Bambusoides Castillonis
2) Violescens
Brad Salmon, zone 12B Kea'au, HI
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RE: Name the shoot contest!
Anyone right so far? I sure would like some of those seeds 
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RE: Name the shoot contest!
I'm monitoring this closely. I now have a purpose in life. And as soon as I see a winner, I'll stop this fierce competition. If someone doesn't get it right by the end of the day on Wednesday, June 14th, I'll make a Solomonic decision and award the seeds to the bambusero with the closest guess (whatever that means)...
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RE: Name the shoot contest!
1. Ph viridis 'Robert Young'
2. Ph violascens
2. Ph violascens
David Arnold
Middle Tennessee Bamboo Farm
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RE: Name the shoot contest!
I'll take a guess.
1. Ph viridis 'Robert Young'
2. Ph vivax 'Black Spot'
Bill
1. Ph viridis 'Robert Young'
2. Ph vivax 'Black Spot'
Bill