(TB) 'Acheron'

1924, Sturtevant

'Acheron' ( Grace Sturtevant, R. 1924) TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-B9D. 'Anne Leslie' x 'Archevêque'.

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From Glen Road catalog, 1925: "ACHERON (Sturt. 1924) Richness of color and perfection of poise are combined with freedom in growth and flowering; deepest pansy violet; 3 ft. $ 5.00"
"Color effect a rich pansy violet. Selected by Miss Sturtevant for the garden effect of the many, rather small flowers borne on tall, branching stalks. This variety is exceptional for its freedom of bloom and color mass." [Cornell Extension Bulletin 112, p 59]
In ancient Greek mythology, Acheron was known as the river of woe, and was one of the five rivers of the Greek underworld.
The 1930 Sheets catalog notes "ACHERON (Sturtevant 1924) E.84, G.87, 36", M. S. A rich deep pansy-violet of the largest size and wonderful form, produced in great profusion. On the order of 'Archevique' but superior in every respect."

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