Dear UBC BotG staff, do you still have Erysimum 'Emm's Variety'? If so, would you be willing to propagate a couple of plants for me from cuttings? I am a National Collection holder for erysimums in the UK, but have been unable to find 'Emm's Variety' here. I am planning to visit relatives near Vancouver this year (late July/early August) and would be very pleased to drop into the gardens to pick up young plants on my way home. They could be happily growing as part of the National Collection by the following day! For my bona fides, check out the NCCPG website. Thank you.
I am checking with the curator to see if those plants are still alive. I do note that the accession is not verified. (Does the plant in the link look right?) http://www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/potd/2006/05/erysimum_emms_variety.php UBCBG does make materials available to other Botanical Gardens and similar institutions for conservation and research purposes. After I find out the status of the accession, I will send you a private message with instructions on making a request for such materials.
Thank you Eric. I have seen your wonderful 'Photo of the Day' of this erysimum and read the accompanying article on accessions not fully verified. I couldn't say 100% that it is 'Emm's Variety'. However, I have nothing like it in my collection, which extends to approx 70 taxa, several of which currently have the status 'acquired as ..' pending attempts at further verification. I look forward to hearing from you again following your discussions with your curator. Many thanks. Simon Weeks
