Mildred Veitch
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Anna Mildred Veitch B.A.
(1889 – 1971) was the last member of the Veitch
family of horticulturists to manage the family business of Veitch Nurseries
.
She was the daughter of Peter Veitch
and his wife, Harriett Drew, and after completing her education joined the family business in Exeter
. Following her father's death in 1929, she took over the business although she retained the business name, "Robert Veitch and Son".
In 1931, the nurseries made their final move to larger premises in Alphington
which were closer to another large site in Exminster
. The interests in the High Street, Exeter were moved to Cathedral Close, and this shop and seed warehouse remained in business until the late 1960s.
The independence of the Veitch Nurseries ended in 1969 when Mildred was forced to sell the company to St Bridget Nurseries due to ill health. The business of Robert Veitch and Son Ltd was run separately for nearly twenty years, but Veitch’s is now a subsidiary of St. Bridget and no longer trades under its own name.
She is commemorated by a Camellia
"Mildred Veitch".
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
(1889 – 1971) was the last member of the Veitch
Veitch
Veitch is a surname, and may refer to:* Arthur Veitch , horticulturist* Bill Veitch , New Zealand politician* Champion Doug Veitch , Scottish musician and songwriter...
family of horticulturists to manage the family business of Veitch Nurseries
Veitch Nurseries
The Veitch Nurseries were the largest group of family-run plant nurseries in Europe during the 19th century. Started by John Veitch sometime before 1808, the original nursery grew substantially over several decades and was eventually split into two separate businesses - based at Chelsea and...
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She was the daughter of Peter Veitch
Peter Veitch
Peter Christian Massyn Veitch was a member of the family of horticulturists who established the renowned family business Veitch Nurseries.-Early days:...
and his wife, Harriett Drew, and after completing her education joined the family business in Exeter
Exeter
Exeter is a historic city in Devon, England. It lies within the ceremonial county of Devon, of which it is the county town as well as the home of Devon County Council. Currently the administrative area has the status of a non-metropolitan district, and is therefore under the administration of the...
. Following her father's death in 1929, she took over the business although she retained the business name, "Robert Veitch and Son".
In 1931, the nurseries made their final move to larger premises in Alphington
Alphington
Places called Alphington include:* Alphington, Devon, England* Alphington, Victoria, Australia...
which were closer to another large site in Exminster
Exminster
Exminster is a village situated on the southern edge of the City of Exeter on the western side of the Exeter ship canal and River Exe in the county of Devon, England. It is around south of the centre of Exeter, and has a population of 3,084 . Exminster is an ancient village associated with a Saxon...
. The interests in the High Street, Exeter were moved to Cathedral Close, and this shop and seed warehouse remained in business until the late 1960s.
The independence of the Veitch Nurseries ended in 1969 when Mildred was forced to sell the company to St Bridget Nurseries due to ill health. The business of Robert Veitch and Son Ltd was run separately for nearly twenty years, but Veitch’s is now a subsidiary of St. Bridget and no longer trades under its own name.
She is commemorated by a Camellia
Camellia
Camellia, the camellias, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Theaceae. They are found in eastern and southern Asia, from the Himalaya east to Korea and Indonesia. There are 100–250 described species, with some controversy over the exact number...
"Mildred Veitch".