Winsall or Wins All

JerryL · February 10, 2007

I found a 1930 Peter Henderson & Co. catalog and found this which opens the controversy as to the real name.

I know Carolyn has stated in the past that it is Wins All based on a contest. I wonder if that was before or after this catalog?

Any input would be appreciated.

**carolyn137** · February 10, 2007

Jerry, I don't have access to old seed catalogs and I see what you mean since that variety existed before 1930 which is the date on that Henderson catalog you show.

All I can say is that Craig made the suggestion that it should be called Wins All, b'c of the naming contest that Henderson did cite. And hes' the one with the extensive old seed catalog collection.

I haven't checked to see how others list it at their websites.

It's listed in the SSE Yearbooks as both Winsall and Wins All.

In my book I referred to it as Wins All, but the USDA one I had was called Winsall and of course they're identical.

A rose by any other name should smell so sweet.

elkwc36 · February 10, 2007

Carolyn,
From my extensive vendor window shopping over the last few months I have seen it both ways several times. Had wondered the correct spelling then checked your book and went with that. I had assumed they were the same. Thanks again for sharing your insight. Jay

February 10, 2007	#1
JerryL Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S.W. Ohio z6a Posts: 736	Winsall or Wins All I found a 1930 Peter Henderson & Co. catalog and found this which opens the controversy as to the real name. I know Carolyn has stated in the past that it is Wins All based on a contest. I wonder if that was before or after this catalog? Any input would be appreciated. __________________ Jerry

February 10, 2007	#2
carolyn137 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a Posts: 21,169	Jerry, I don't have access to old seed catalogs and I see what you mean since that variety existed before 1930 which is the date on that Henderson catalog you show. All I can say is that Craig made the suggestion that it should be called Wins All, b'c of the naming contest that Henderson did cite. And hes' the one with the extensive old seed catalog collection. I haven't checked to see how others list it at their websites. It's listed in the SSE Yearbooks as both Winsall and Wins All. In my book I referred to it as Wins All, but the USDA one I had was called Winsall and of course they're identical. A rose by any other name should smell so sweet. __________________ Carolyn

February 10, 2007	#3
elkwc36 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: SW Kansas Posts: 339	Winsall or Wins All? Carolyn, From my extensive vendor window shopping over the last few months I have seen it both ways several times. Had wondered the correct spelling then checked your book and went with that. I had assumed they were the same. Thanks again for sharing your insight. Jay