Erb, Samuel - 1881

Curiosities.--
On the premises of Samuel Erb, near Millway, was picked a saffron blow that was double-another and leaf.  This is very unusual, though the leaves are strewn around nearly every country dwelling, as saffron is a commodity that sells for its weight in silver, and is largely used by older German families for coloring and flavoring certain condiments. A double flower is so rare as to be worthy of mention.

~ The Lititz Record, 04-Nov-1881, Page 3, Column 1