This book written by R C Dobbs and covers the a century of growing bulbs. The book was published in 1983 and tells the story of bulb growing in Britain, Its origins, Growth, Organisation and Achievements with a glimpse of some of the people involved.
Contents
Expansion and the Dutch Connection
After 1945 – Ripples of Change
The Scientists – Research and Development
Promotion, Publicity and Organisation
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Hello. Can you please tell me where I can purchase a copy of this book.
Born in Spalding, I worked in the bulb industry for several years, firstly with Spalding Bulb Company at Hawthorn Bank and then at Wykeham Farm and other sites after the amalgamation with Geest where I had the pleasure of working with Harry Jansen who taught me a lot about bulb diseases and crop production which inspired me to a life of working in horticulture. I was also involved with the original design and planting of Springfields and, of course, the Flower Parade during its heyday.
Any help you can offer in obtaining this book would be greatly appreciated and would bring back some wonderful memories.
kind Regards, Richard Bryan.
Hi
Sorry I don’t know where to buy it. The complete book is on the website.
https://www.heritagesouthholland.co.uk/article/bulbs-in-britain/
Would you let me do an Oral History. I ask you questions and we record your response.
Regards
Geoff
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