Re: Fw: Alan Bloom Dies Aged 98

When I saw the post by Graham it really made me sad....the ending of
an era.  I was also surprised at his great age; had no idea he was
*that* mature:-)  I actually met Alan Bloom once back in the late
80's when we traveled to the UK and I wanted to see Bressingham, but
it wasn't open.  I called and he gave us permission to come; met us
at the gate - exchanged a few pleasantries - he seemed rather shy and
I was pretty awe struck, so the conversation wasn't scintillating. 
But, meeting him thrilled me no end because I think about the first
gardening book I ever had was one of his.

The garden was fabulous, even in late September.  Only my DH, me and
a couple of gardeners tending the beds...what a treat.  Also saw the
fantastic conifer gardens of his son Adrian but did not see the steam
train, which I think was in existence but not operating that day.

Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
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> From: Chris@widom-assoc.com
> Thanks for sending us the news of Alan Bloom's death.  I heard his
son
> Adrian speak this summer. He spoke so fondly and with such pride
about his
> father.  The photographs of their garden were stunning!  I was
surprised to
> realize that I must grow many of his intros-  I grow all of the
plants
> listed.  I don't really pay much attention to who the hybridizers
are of the
> perennials that I	 grow. I'm glad that the family is still
interested
> in introducing new and better plant material.
> 
> Chris
> Long Island, NY
> Zone 7a (Average min temp 50 - 00)

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