Variety

Rhubarb Emperor (Waite's)

Synonyms : New Emperor

Similar to the Victoria cultivar; larger, richer and fewer filaments in the stems; a highly sought-after variety.

Stalk color : Green

Quotes about Emperor (Waite's)

In the way of Victoria; larger, richer, and less filament in the stalks; a very desirable variety.
Source : The Gardener's monthly and horticultural advertiser, Vol3 No1, 1861, John Saul, Washington City, D. C., 1861

Stalks green very large and of fine flavor.
Source : Rhubarb - American Heritage Vegetable, David S. Shields, McClintock Professor of Southern Letters, at the University of South Carolina, and Stephen Spratt, graduate student in English at the University of South Carolina., 2024

Rhubarb, New Emperor, fine, 50 cts.
Source : Abridged catalogue of fruit and ornamental trees, evergreens, & c offered for sale by John Saul, Washington, D.C, John Saul, Washington, D.C., 1878

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