Group    From 1879 

Harkness Roses

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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Harkness Roses

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