8th April

…40 years ago and identified as a must for the Burncoose catalogue. Xanthorhiza simplicissima Xanthorhiza simplicissima Prunus avium ‘Plena’ – in maturity quite a sight today. Prunus avium ‘Plena’ Prunus…

13th August

…scabiosa Nothofagus antarctica about 30 years old with a fine crop of beechmast just forming. Nothofagus antarctica Nothofagus antarctica Some insect has formed cobwebbed cocoons all over a Prunus avium….

21st May

…No Parviflora but several Nicholsiana are out on the big plant and very large flowers making 7 inches across. Double Avium is not fully open. 1916 – JCW Azaleas near…

7th May

…first Factum opened 10 days ago, it is very fine indeed. Double Avium is open in the 40 Acres. Baileys Maddeni is nearly open. 1923 – JCW Maddeni hybrids are…