Group From 1879

Harkness Roses

Categories: Commerce, Gardens / Agriculture

Image source: www.roses.co.uk

Rose growing company, founded in Yorkshire by brothers John and Robert Harkness, and still run as a family firm.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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