An autographed letter signed by R. B. Laird, of R. B. Laird and Sons Florists, on their letterhead. Dated 1884, West Coates Nursery, Edinburgh. 1 page. 8” x 5”. Ink on laid paper, with watermark.
********** R. B. Laird and Sons were known as the most successful cultivators of antirrhinums, known as snap dragons or dragon flowers. Robert Balfour Laird served for a time as President of the Broughty Ferry Horticultural Association and was well-respected among his peers. The present letter discusses payment for their services.
