Hybridizer John W. Crow

Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

Crow (1880-1933) was Professor of Horticulture at the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, Ontario. He was a gladiolus specialist, but raised some iris. Ownership in his large general nurseries, J.W.Crow Ltd, Simcoe, was later assumed by Alexander H. Downey of Long Branch (Toronto). - 400 Lake Promenade, Long Branch, Toronto 14, Canada. (AIS '39 p.30)

Registrations/Introductions:

Tall Bearded: 'Algonquin', 'Canadian Beauty'.

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