BIRTHDAY PARTY 
1942 
AS A CABALLERO 
1936 
We have lost a very good friend whose memory we shall 
always cherish...a loss of major proportion to family, firm, 
trade and world... This gallant gentleman...is one of the 
true immortals in the seed trade... He was a tolerant man and 
a capable man... who spent his very successful life building 
something strong and good and worthwhile... not for him- 
self alone but for everyone into whom he could pour his over- 
flowing cup of cheerfulness. The time, thought and planning he 
gave for the enjoyment of others revealed a tremendous heart 
and selfless personality. Such men are not too numerous... 
When things looked bad he was always ready to give a helping 
hand. Things like ihis are not easily forgotten... 
He was one of the great in the business .. . the soul of en- 
couragement and inspiration to his many friends . . . He earned 
the reputation wherever he went of being a complete master of 

AT CHELSEA 
1934 
AS A YounG 
MAN 
1905 

1934 

his profession. A great horticulturist, he had an infallible eye for 
a new variety. On his many trips abroad he was both plant 
hunter and seed salesman, and many new varieties which siill 
figure largely in public demand were either raised or introduced 
by him... 
This great loss to the seed industry will be felt in all the cor- 
ners of the world for he was surely a welcomed ambassador in 
all his travels and writings ... A man of exceptional charm and 
kindness ..., he always extended a warm and sincere friend- 
ship ... Probably no seedsman was ever so widely known and 
loved. He has left behind his own indelible mark on the 
seed trade...,a splendid heritage of distinguished leader- 
ship...and his wide influence for good will serve to build 
the future... 
He will never lack a monument. 
