"Default User" > wrote:

>Peter Aitken wrote:
>
>> I want to order some great fruit for xmas. I'd like to get citrus and
>> possible pears, and am more interested in best taste and less
>> interested in really pretty looking but not-so-tasty fruit (e.g.
>> Harry and David). Cost is not an object (OK, not MUCH of an object!).
>> Any recs will be greatly appreciated!
>
>Not a specific recommendation, but when you're searching for a seller
>it's best to get one that is an actual grower, rather than a middleman.
>The fruit will be cheaper and fresher.
>
>One of the nice types of citrus you can get are Minneola tangelos, also
>called honeybells. Unfortunately, their Florida season (they are best
>from there) really begins in January. It's possible you could find a
>grower that would be able to ship by Christmas, but I wouldn't count on
>it.
>
>The grower I deal with is Brown's Grove http://brownsgrove.com a family
>run grove and on-line dealer. Their prices are hard to beat, $40 for
>full bushel of most of their citrus varieties.
>
>
>
>Brian


Does this include shipping?
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