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Historic tree seeds
It’s not the official “giving season” yet. However, a reader wrote in recently and said he would share some seed pods that are descendants of the Gettysburg honey locust tree. The pods are the “great-grandchildren” of the tree where Lincoln gave his Gettysburg Address.
Dr. Russell, president of the Orland Historical Society, said he got the tree from his daughter about 10 years ago.
Last year was the first year he found seed pods on it. Dr. Russell said the seed pods are about 12 inches long and are chocolate-brown.
The tree itself is deciduous, but not a remarkably colorful tree for fall foliage.
He said he’ll bring in a batch of the pods. Readers who want a few can send their name and address to: Sow There! Seed pod extravaganza, P.O. Box 9, Chico CA 95927, or hhacking@chicoer.com.