This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1914 Excerpt: ...Description in brief--A pure white, black-seeded variety. SADIE BURPEE (black-seeded) Originated by Eckford. Introduced by Eckford, 1899. Donated by Burpee, 1910. Description in brief--A large, hooded, white variety. Description in detail--Color of standard purplish-tinted white 6 (3); wings purplishtinted white 6 (1). ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1914 Excerpt: ...Description in brief--A pure white, black-seeded variety. SADIE BURPEE (black-seeded) Originated by Eckford. Introduced by Eckford, 1899. Donated by Burpee, 1910. Description in brief--A large, hooded, white variety. Description in detail--Color of standard purplish-tinted white 6 (3); wings purplishtinted white 6 (1). Flower large; standard large, much hooded, with round top; wings medium broad, concealing the keel. Flowers three, on long, strong stems. Very fragrant. Plant of tall, erect, wiry growth. Leaves dark green; tendrils colored; color in axils of leaves and leaflets. SADIE BURPEE (white-seeded) Originated by Eckford. Introduced by Eckford, 1899. Description in brief--A large, hooded, white variety. Description in detail--Color of standard sage tint 4 (1); wings snow white 2(1). Flower large; standard large, much hooded, with round top; wings of medium size, broad, concealing the keel. Very fragrant. Bloom profuse. Stems long and strong, with three flowers. Plant of tall growth. Leaves dark green; tendrils green; no color in axils. Remarks--There is a form with black seed which shows a pinkish tint in the flowers. THE BRIDE Originated by Lynch. Introduced by Lynch, 1897. Description in brief--A white-flowered variety of the type of Mrs. Eckford. Remarks--This variety has white seed and was introduced as a white selection of Mrs. Eckford. WHITE WONDER Originated by Morse. Introduced by Burpee, 1904. Donated by Boddington, Burpee, 1910; Burpee, 1911. Description in brief--A large, pure white variety. Description in detail--Color of standard and wings creamy white 10 (1); flower primrose when it opens, but changes to pure white. Flower large, double; standards often two or three, large and hooded; wings large, long and broad, partly open. Flowers two...
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