[1912-1913] Catalogue of Fruit Trees, Roses and Shrubs by Thomas Rivers & Son, Sawbridgeworth
Information
Title
[1912-1913] Catalogue of Fruit Trees, Roses and Shrubs by Thomas Rivers & Son, Sawbridgeworth
Record type
Nursery Catalogues
Original Reference
NC/RIVS/1/1
Date
1912-1913
Scope & content
This catalogue expresses the fruit-trees, roses and shrubs available for purchase from the Thomas Rivers and Son nursery in Sawbridgeworth. The catalogue was post free on receipt of three penny stamps. It was printed by Spottiswoode & Co. Ltd., New-Street Square, London.
The catalogue contents is split into three sections, fruit-trees, roses and shrubs. The catalogue has a page featuring the gold medals won at the RHS, most prominently winning the Fruiterers Cup, highest award in competition for fruit trees in 1912.
Black and white printed illustrations throughout the text.
Level
Item
Firm name
Rivers of Sawbridgeworth
Physical description
250 (h) x180 (w) mm. Paper covers and stapled text block. J. Cook in ink along fore edge. The front cover has a handwritten note stating 'personal property of Laurence Book.'