NOT - Leucojum aestivum cvs.?
James Waddick (Mon, 11 Apr 2011 06:27:51 PDT)

Dear Friends,
I just couldn't figure out these messages right away, but
then realized that they all refer to L. vernum - NOT aestivum.

L. v. 'Eva Habermeier' is actually L. v. carpaticum 'Eva
Habermeier'. Although L. v. Carpaticum is around and fairly common,
there are few named L. vernum with cv names. Janis Ruksans sells
bulbs with the name 'Podpolozje', the name refers to a location and
is not a single cultivar, but stock collected in this site. Mark
could please describe 'eva" and explain how it is distinct from the
range of carpaticum?

L. v. 'Gertrude Wister' originated in Swarthmore, PA on the
grounds of the College there and the garden of said Mrs. Wister.
Harold, I know of no commercial source. See the wiki for my pic.

I have to thank John Grimshaw for his clarification of these
names and cvs to me. I had written earlier about my own confusion.

Incidentally L. aestivum is now blooming in my garden and
again thanks to John I may be able to confirm or identify the real
'Gravetye Giant' as a distinct cv. John sent me a picture of l.
aestivum growing partially submerged and emphasized its preference
for damp locations and explanation of why my plants on a prairie site
are less vigorous than they could be.

Best to all Jim W.
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