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Harry Veitch

British horticulturist

Died when: 84 years 12 days (1008 months)
Star Sign: Cancer

 

Harry Veitch

Sir Harry James Veitch (24 June 1840 – 6 July 1924) was an eminent English horticulturist in the nineteenth century, who was the head of the family nursery business, James Veitch & Sons, based in Chelsea, London.

He was instrumental in establishing the Chelsea Flower Show, which led to him being knighted for services to horticulture.


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