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[IBC] Contorted 'Paul's Scarlet'
Folks
I have to periodically ask this question: Has anyone seen or know the origin of a pink flowered hawthorn with a very contorted habit? The flowers and leaves are almost identical to Crataegus x media 'Paul's Scarlet (C. laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet). I have such a plant. I was given it years ago and have since seen only one other, at the grounds of the Miniature Plant Kingdom. What I am after is the correct name for this cultivar and it's history. It is my belief that it made the landscape circuit as a novelty around the first half of 20th century, but all interest was lost and it has nearly disappeared. Surely there is some arboretum around the world that has preserved this cultivar. The Genus Crataegus is in such disarray that you may never get an answer, Brent. The Arnold Arboretum used to pride itself on having people that know this genus. Ernest Palmer used to be 'da man,' but he is long retired and may no longer be with us. He may still have some disciples on staff. An inquiry there may bear fruit (so to speak). Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Our life is frittered away by detail . . . . Simplify! Simplify. -- Henry David Thoreau - Walden ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Evergreen Gardenworks++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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