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- ↑ "Current CRFG Chapters" . Retrieved 2017-10-24.
- 1 2 3 Gonzalez, Blanca (2008-06-10). "Paul Thomson; exotic-fruit grower, former Marine; 91". San Diego Union-Tribune . Retrieved 2014-02-02.
- ↑ Gallego, Jose M. (1999-06-27). "Selecting and Growing Rare Fruits in California Presentations". CRFG San Diego Chapter. Retrieved 2018-04-12.[ permanent dead link ]
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