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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 2012
Page
8
A feature on persimmons outlines the autumn harvest bounty including apples, squash, and greens while noting the two main species Diospyros virginiana and Diospyros kaki. Oriental persimmons dominate production and suit southern climates, while the native common persimmon spans eastern to southeast Kansas with few pests. A notable specimen is mentioned.
Persimmons appear like large orange berries about an inch wide and are best eaten fresh. In Lawrence near Strong Hall on the Kansas University campus, discuss persimmon varieties such as nonastringent Oriental types Saijo and Ichi-Kei-Jiro, their size, hardiness to zone 6, and self-fruitful options.
A look at fertility symbols in antiques shows frogs rabbits entwined snakes and even shoe figures used to aid conception. Various cultures used pregant women figurines in religious rites. German Kinder Bringen figures with babies swaddled in taufling were common gifts for brides. A 2012 auction sold a 5 inch porcelain jester with four wrapped babies for nearly $1000.
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