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Thursday - October 17, 2013

From: Bay Point, CA
Region: California
Topic: Plant Identification
Title: Pictures to Mr. Smarty Plants from Bay Point CA
Answered by: Barbara Medford

QUESTION:

Is there any way to send you a picture of my Mulberry tree, the Jade and the Spider Plants that are growing in my back yard so you can see what I'm talking about.

ANSWER:

Sending Pictures to Mr. Smarty Plants.

 

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