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New book explores Perth's role in the development of British horticulture

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A new book researched and written by two volunteers from local charity Beautiful Perth outlines the crucial role Perth played in the development of British horticulture.

Behind the ‘The Perth Nursery and Beyond: a Spirit of Enterprise and Improvement’ are Elspeth Bruce and Pat Kerr.It is newly published by Perth’s Tippermuir Books.

Elspeth and Pat researched and wrote about the pioneering work of an extensive plant nursery on the banks of the River Tay in Perth, in what is now Bridgend and Riverside Park.

From around the 18th century onwards the Perth nursery Dickson and Brown (later called Dickson and Turnbull after 1835 when Archibald Turnbull joined the business) was a big player in the early days of planting.

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