Historical information

Note by T.H. Kneen 11 December 1991, "L to R: Jill Gasking (1951) married Ian Smith (CRTS 1948). , Margot George (1951) Mr. Cliff Nowell (Gardening Instructor) (43-53)." Note by THK and EBL 17 June 1992, " Authority for Cliff Nowell's years of service is "Green Grows Our Garden." We feel that he retired later than 1953." and on 24 June 1992, "Inscription 'PRL' is incorrect." (Plant Research Laboratory.) Dahlias and Gladioli were still being trialled by the Royal Horticultural Society in 1974.

Physical description

Black and white photograph. 2 students with Cliff Nowell (Gardening Instructor)looking at Dahlias.

Inscriptions & markings

On reverse, "Margot George, Jill Gasking (Smith), Mrs Plum P.R.L. (Name of dahlia).