Summary
This wax model is based on a specimen grown and presented to the museum by Robert Whatmough at Willis Vale in Greensborough, 1875. The model was made in the museum by Thomas McMillan in 1875. Duplicate of Reg Item 017145.
Synonym: Whatmough's Lancashire Lass. The seedling was raised by Robert Whatmough and planted at the Horticultural Gardens at Burnley and was still standing as late as 1921.
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Acquisition Information
Donation for Modelling from Mr Robert Whatmough, 1875
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Modelmaker
Mr Thomas McMillan - Industrial & Technological Museum, Australia, 1875
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Grower of Item Modelled
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Other Association (See Comments)
Horticultural Society of Victoria
The actual tree was from the Burnley Gardens and was still standing there in 1921. -
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References
[Book] Winzenried, A. P. 1991. Green Grows Our Garden: a Centenary History of Horticultural Education at Burnley.
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