Duncan & Davies Nursery Plaque at Nursery Place, Westown, New Plymouth.

Text on plaque reads:

This plaque marks the original site of

DUNCAN & DAVIES LTD

internationally renowned nursery

Established 1899 by

J. R. Duncan

Developed by

Sir Victor C. Davies K.B.

A dominant industry in Westown for 80 years

Training many notable horticulturalists

Erected by Rotary Club of New Plymouth West and NP District Council in 1995

 

 

 

 

 

Related Information

Books

The Growing World of Duncan and Davies, Jellyman A, 2011

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