It is believed to be found as a mixture in Early Rose seed tubers suggesting it was a sport of Early Rose. It was first reported in 1876. Irish Cobbler is a very early maturing variety that was widely grown. Eating quality is reputed to be very good. Plants are medium in size, erect to spreading.
Stems are thick to medium and are prominently angled.
Nodes are slightly swollen and green, the internodes have a slight reddish-purple pigmentation. Wings are green, straight or occasionally slightly waved and are frequently double at the base of stems. Leaves have four pairs of primary leaflets which are medium in size and ovate. Flower color is lilac with white tips. Anthers are orange yellow and pollen is medium in abundance but of poor quality.