This section is from the book "The Gardener's Monthly And Horticulturist V18", by Thomas Meehan. See also: Four-Season Harvest: Organic Vegetables from Your Home Garden All Year Long.
On August 2nd, 1875, 61,133 persons visited Kew gardens. It was the highest number for any day in the year. Gardening must be popular to attract such crowds in England.
 
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