My brother asked me about an apple tree he saw blooming and we went by to look at it. It appeared to have two completely different kinds of blossoms on it. At first we tried to make it into two trees intertwined with each other, one with pink and one with white flowers. But, since we could only find one trunk, we were forced to decide it was one tree with two distinct flowers. Our curiosity was aroused...
...so, of course, the research commenced.
We learned that apple trees cannot be pollinated by themselves and a crab apple is frequently grafted to a standard apple tree so that they can cross pollinate and bear fruit. I had wondered why the apple orchards around here all have a crab apple growing at the end of each row of trees and now I know.
I figured it had to be more than a fashion statement.
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So very sorry about Baloo's passing. There was never a better dog anywhere, anytime. A gentle giant with a huge heart and a sweet disposition. He fell into a bowl of cherries when you saved him from being euthanized that day. You were rewarded for this act of kindness by 9 years with the best dog ever. Rest in peace, sweet Baloo with the soft fur. We will all miss you terribly. Love, sister Nancy.
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