[1897] Chrysanthemum guide and catalogue by H.J. Jones Nursery Ltd.
- England
Object numberNC/JONEH/1/5
Title[1897] Chrysanthemum guide and catalogue by H.J. Jones Nursery Ltd.
Part ofNC
Firm name
H.J. Jones
Ryecroft nurseries
Sales typeUnspecified
Year of publication1897
Pagination130
IllustrationsA photograph of H.J. Jones is on the front of the catalogue. There is a black and white map of Lewisham. There are also several black and white pull-out illustrations of Chrysanthemums spaced throughout the text.
Dimensions21.4 (h) x 15.4 (w) x 4.5 (d) cm
LanguageEnglish
City, County, Country
Nursery typeNursery
GenusChrysanthemum
Physical descriptionBound hardback dark blue book featuring several of H.J Jones' descriptive catalogues (1897-1906), one of which is 1897. There is gold lettering on the spine.
NotesH.J Jones Nursery, as known as Ryecroft Nursery was located in Hither Green in Lewisham. They were known for their chrysanthemums in particular. The nursery operated from 1886 to 1916. In 1893 they boasted 10,000 chrysanthemums grown in one year, as well as 18,000 plants in 6 inch pots. The principle show house was 104 feet long by 24 feet wide, with a well-ventilated span-roof structure. Jones imported seeds from America, France, Belgium, Italy and Japan.
Persons keywordH.J. Jones (Proprietor)