Native Plants
Q. Who is Mr. Smarty Plants?
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Wednesday - January 28, 2009
From: friday harbor, WA
Region: Northwest
Topic: User Comments
Title: Thank you Mr. Smarty Plants
Answered by: Damon Waitt
QUESTION:
Hi, this is a note of thanks, powerful thanks, for your answer to my question about carolina laurel. Our disappointment was more than made up for by your recommendation to check out OSU's wonderful plant site.ANSWER:
You are most welcome - Mr. SPMore User Comments Questions
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