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Bob Attaway

Flowery Branch, Georgia

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2/2/2007 6:44:56 PM

huffspumpkins

canal winchester ohio

Bill Greer 1996, 1006 lbs

2/2/2007 6:56:19 PM

LIpumpkin

Long Island,New York

Steve Hoult...1010 1995

2/2/2007 7:02:12 PM

Bob Attaway

Flowery Branch, Georgia

WE HAVE A WINNER>

I also add that also Bill passed away several years ago he was the finest gentleman I have ever met, a first class act.

2/2/2007 7:03:29 PM

pap

Rhode Island

Bill greer is one of four being inducted into the gpc hall of fame at the March seminarin Niagara Falls. Bill was a great gentleman and one of canadas finest growers.

Also being honored that day New Hampshires own Jim Kuhn,The first lady of giant pumpkins Geneva Emmons and lasT but certainly not least another canadian pioneer, George Lloyd.

2/3/2007 2:07:47 AM

Bob Attaway

Flowery Branch, Georgia

To clarify, I have received word from a Canadian pumpkin historian.

Steve Hoult 1995 the first unofficial 1000+ pumpkin uow and dmg.

Bill Greer, first official 10000+ pumpkin 1996.

In the early 1990's Harold Baird had 3,300 lbs of
fruit on one plant.

Just a little history.

2/3/2007 10:01:37 AM

LIpumpkin

Long Island,New York

hee....heee

2/3/2007 12:18:38 PM

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