Crocus Species 'Hubert Edelsten'
James Waddick (Sat, 08 Feb 2003 20:14:33 PST)

Dear all;
I don't know why no one has mentioned Crocus sieberi 'Hubert
Edelsten's sister seedling. According to E.A.Bowles' Crocus and
Colchicum, Mr. Edelsten produced two seedlings with this distinct
banded flower pattern. The one called 'Hubert Edelsten' received an
RHS Certificate, but the other one called 'Lingwood Beauty' is also
still around and also lovely. About 6 years I received a bulb (as
'HE'), but have lost the source and the bulb. It did bloom and I
recall discussing it with Jack Elliott to the degree that we were
both convinced it was the real thing. Can't believe I didn't even
take a picture.

If I did not have them growing together I might not have
noticed the difference though.

Just in case anyway comes up with an odd 'Hubert Edelsten' it
might be 'Lingwood Beauty'.

Best Jim W.
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Dr. James W. Waddick
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