1899, Goos & Koenemann
'Formosa; (Goos and Koenemann, 1899). DB, height 10" (25 cm). Early bloom. Dark blue-violet bitone; white beards. Parentage unknown. Goos und Koenemann 1899.
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From Bonnewitz catalog 1920: FORMOSA. S. rich purple; F. slightly darker, with prominent white beard; blooms till into June; 4-6 in. 25 cts.; $1.50 a doz.
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