Operating in 1873. Honorary secretary in 1875 was T F Cheeseman.
Auckland Horticultural Society
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Auckland Horticultural Society :[Eleven first class prize certificates awarded to A Gil...
Date: 1875 - 1880
From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to the activities and exhibitions of horticultural societies in New Zealand]
By: Auckland Herald (Newspaper); W C Wilson & Sons (Firm)
Reference: Eph-A-HORT-SOC-Auckland-1875-01
Description: A Gillespie won prizes for begonias, fine foliage plants, primulas, table bouquets, and cut flowers. The 1875 cards are lithographed by W C Wilson, Auckland, and the 1880 card is lithographed by Herald litho. Note from a descendant, Jean Erbacher (28 October 2008), indicates that A Gillespie is likely to have been Mr Alexander Gillespie, the head gardener at Government House in Auckland at that time. Quantity: 11 colour art print(s) on certificates. Physical Description: Lithographs on cards, 115 x 150 mm. Provenance: Purchased from Anah Dunsheath in November 2000.
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Flower arrangements at an Auckland Horticultural Society flower show
Date: [ca 1907]
From: New Zealand News Ltd :Photographs from the Auckland Star
Reference: PA1-q-016-10-2
Description: Flower arrangements at an Auckland Horticultural Society flower show, including Henry Brett's first prize entry. The flowers depicted include 'Dorothy Eckford' and 'King Edward VII' sweet peas. Photograph taken ca 1907 by an Auckland Star staff photographer. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - 34 H Brett. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 15.2 x 20.3 cm