Book - Register, Register of Fruits, 1887

Historical information

Given as a record of Cole's variety record keeping in 1887 to the principal of Burnley Horticultural College in 1945.

Physical description

Handwritten bound register of fruits (currants, almonds, figs, nectarines, peaches, apricots, cherries, plums, apples, pears) dated March 1887. Includes index, roman numeral numbering id, varieties, labels, time of ripening, from whom obtained and remarks. Given as a record of work in the proving grounds of Royal Horticultural Gardens Burnley to the principal of Burnley Horticultural College in 1945.

Inscriptions & markings

Inscription, " To T. Kneen with the compliments of C.F. Cole, 18/9/45."

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