Burnished Bronze (field ID code CLIP 9/9/8) This has proved a very consistent exhibition pea, bred from Captain Lewin back-crossed with Eclipse in 1985: The maroon colour is enhanced by a glossy sheen and extends to the base of the standard petal without blueing. With a robust texture and good weather resistance, it won its FCC in 1991. Introduced by Kerton Sweet Peas.
Captain Lewin (field ID code LEWIN 2/5/13/2) Named for a fine naval officer who kept the stock alive while we were away in the USA, this dark maroon was selected from offspring of a shapely maroon rogue in an outdoor row of Eclipse: One pod of the rogue’s seed had been saved through the use of a wigwam of Dutch lights. HC (for exhibition) 1985.
Edd Fincham (field ID code LEWIN 2/5/4/1) A purple maroon and a very vigorous selection from the same strain as Captain Lewin and shown at the same trials, where both were highly commended (for exhibition) in 1985. Suttons Seeds adopted Edd Fincham on account of its scent as well as its colour and form. The colour here is actually Doge Purple: the nearest RHS colour seems to be 77A. Edd was a favourite uncle who grew Sweet Peas near Mildenhall, in Suffolk.
Varieties: Maroon
Burnished Bronze
Edd Fincham
