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F -- CUSTOM GRAFT ON M111 ROOT STOCK AND SUPPLY 3 YEAR OLD ANTIQUE APPLE VARIETIES SOL 1443RQ300099053 DUE 081099 POC Susan Bachmann (202) 619-6374 WEB: National Park Service, http://www.nps.gov. E-MAIL: National Park Service, Susan_Bachmann@NPS.GOV. Custom graft on M111 semi-vigorous root stock the following antique apple varieties. Total amount to be 300 trees. The exact amount for each variety will be based on availability. The varieties to be grown were recommended for growing in Maryland in 1867 ("The Maryland Farmer", Volume 4, Page 85, Fruit List, March 4, 1867, S-1, M-3, Library of Contress). Apples: Baldwin; Fornwalder; Jeffries; Long Island Russet; Northern Spy; Maiden's Blush; McClellan; Smith's Cider. Custom graft on standard root stock the following antique pear varieties: Bartlett; Seckel. Trees to be grown for three growing seasons and be delivered in the fall of 2002 as 3 year old, bear root 5 foot tall bearing age trees. All trees shall meet the standards in the American Association of Nurserymen Standards for Nursery Stock in effect at the time of award. This procurement is 100% set-aside for small businesses. Posted 07/14/99 (W-SN353767). (0195)

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