12th June

…normal year with mercifully little winter or spring frost. Griersonianums exceptionally good. 1899 – JCW Habranthus pratensis out, R edgeworthi and gibsoni, a big lot of roses, a few waterlilies,…

17th June

…subsequently, think this is in fact Salvia pratensis.] Salvia Salvia Salvia Salvia Cornus kousa ‘Rasen’ just flecking with pink before going redder. Quite a sight today. Planted 2001 in the…