I AM an amateur writer researching the famous James Backhouse Nursery of York.

I am interested to hear from anyone who has stories to tell about the nursery or the men who worked there. I am particularly interested in the 1880 period when gardeners were sent to other parts of the country to work on Alpine rockery projects. My phone number is 020 8586 6123 or I can be contacted at the address below.

Diana Speller,

56 Glenwood Drive,

Gidea Park,

Romford, Essex RM2 5AS.

Updated: 10:17 Saturday, February 12, 2005