The first weeping beech tree in America was planted a stone's throw away from the site of the writing of the Flushing Remonstrance. Germinalia is a collection and dissemination project. I have taken paper based discarded materials from various religious organizations that fall along or just off the Flushing Freedom Mile. With these I created a combined pulp with which to make seeded paper as well as mulch with which to plant the scattered progeny of the rare weeping beech tree, purchased from different nurseries in America. They will be planted with permission, on grounds belonging to the organizations.

"Beneath the blazing of the sun, in that morning of new growth, the countryside rang with song, as its belly swelled with a black and avenging army of men, germinating slowly in its furrows, growing upwards in readiness for harvests to come, until one day soon their ripening would burst open the earth itself." Émile Zola, Germinal

Press Release

"This Case of Conscience”:
Spiritual Flushing and the Remonstrance
April 6 - June 29, 2008

In the new millennium, religion and its relation to the state is a hot-button issue across the globe. In Flushing, Queens, this very conversation started 350 years ago with the Flushing Remonstrance. The Flushing Remonstrance was drafted in 1657 and signed by a group of Flushing residents who were offended by the persecution of religions outside the established Reformed Dutch Church. This document is considered by many to be a precursor to the Bill of Rights’ provision for freedom of religion. Throughout 2008, the Queens Borough President’s Office will offer cultural programming in conjunction with over 15 New York City (NYC) institutions to honor this most historic anniversary. To commemorate the homecoming of the Remonstrance, QMA will present the original document in conjunction with images of historical materials from the New York State Archives.

More than a show about the distant past, the exhibition seeks to explore the continued relevance of this unique moment of tolerance within our distinctively diverse environment. Embracing the notion that art can and should actively address and engage contemporary issues, QMA has invited five contemporary artists - Emmy Catedral, Takashi Horisaki, Sara Rahbar, José Ruiz, and Tattfoo Tan - to partner with religious institutions in Flushing to create works that respond to religious dialogue and exchange. Components of each project will be exhibited both in the Museum and in Flushing at participating religious sites. Four commissioned photographers - Kim Badawi, Jenny Jozwiak, Stephanie Keith, and Scott Lewis - will capture the religious variety of Flushing. An open call invites photographers from all walks of life and religious persuasions to participate in a large display of images that celebrate religious freedom in this vibrant community.

Funding Credits
The Flushing Remonstrance is on loan from the New York State Archives, a program of the New York State Education Department.

searching for the fagus sylvatica pendula

From: ________
Date: Feb 4, 2008 5:28 PM
Subject: Re: Green Weeping Beeches inquiry
To: emmy

Try contacting : www.plantlocator.com and search for Fagus sylvatica pendula

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From: Amy ________
Date: Feb 4, 2008 10:30 AM
Subject: Weeping green Beech
To: emmy

Good Morning, Emmy

I am sorry, we can not supply your request at this time. Have you tried the www.greenindustryyellowpages.com ? If nor, give them a whirl, they should point you in the right direction. Again, sorry we could not help. Good Luck in your search!

~Amy ________
Customer Service
_______ Nurseries, Inc.

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From: Laura ________
Date: Feb 3, 2008 8:11 PM
Subject: RE: WEB CONTACT FORM
To: emmy

I'm sorry, but we don't have any information on this tree. Sorry.

Laura ________
Vice President
________ Forestry Service, Inc.
________________________
Cascade, Iowa 52033
(________) ________-________ 800-________-________
Fax - (________) ________-________
________@________.com

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From: Lucile ________
Date: Feb 3, 2008 12:20 AM
Subject: Re: Green Weeping Beeches inquiry
To: emmy

I have a graft from last year but I no longer plant them in the field; you might try www.forestfarm.com, but they won't have any huge ones probably. Lucile

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From: ________ Forests ________
Date: Feb 4, 2008 8:34 AM
Subject: Re: Green Weeping Beeches inquiry
To: emmy

Sorry we do not grow that particular beech. Sorry we do not know of a source to refer you to.

________

From: Jaynee ________
Date: Feb 4, 2008 8:47 AM
Subject: RE: Green Weeping Beeches inquiry
To: emmy

Unfortunately, we do not carry deciduous trees. But you might be able to find this tree at Dayton Nursery in Norton, Ohio phone number is 330-825-3320. Another place you may be able to find it is at Monrovia Nursery I could only find the web address for that nursery it is www.monrovia.com

Jaynee ________
Administrative Assistant
________
PO Box ________ Rd
Dover, PA 17315
________-________-________
www._______.com ________

From: Richard ________
Date: Feb 4, 2008 10:34 AM
Subject: Re: Green Weeping Beeches inquiry
To: emmy

Emmy,

Although we don't carry that kind of tree, I highly recommend that you try Dave's Garden:
http://davesgarden.com/products/ps/

Best – Rick

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From: Cheryl ________
Date: Feb 4, 2008 12:34 PM
Subject: RE: Green Weeping Beeches inquiry
To: emmy

Hello Emmy,

I don't know of any growing the tree you are looking for. You might try a search on www.google.com for suppliers. Thank you.

Sincerely Yours,
Cheryl ________

Cheryl ________
________ Nursery
P.O. Box ________
McMinnville, TN 37111
1.800.________
1.931.________ Fax
www.________nursery.com

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From: Annette ________
Date: Feb 4, 2008 3:07 PM
Subject: Re: Green Weeping Beeches inquiry
To: emmy

Hi Emmy,

Thank you for your email inquiry. We don't grow the weeping form of the European beech, but I found a couple of highly rated nurseries that carry it. They are as follows:

Dave's Nursery in Hillsborough, NJ
908-369-0267
davesnursery@verizon.net

Pendulous Plants
Horse Shoe, NC
pendulousplants.com

Dayton Nursery
Norton, Ohio 44203
1-866-500-6605
info@daytonnursery.com

Good luck to you!

Annette ________