This Old Paper

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On May 27th, I purchased this Edinburgh Floral Clock postcard at the Hartville Marketplace.  In 1902, John McHattie, Edinburgh Park Superintendent, took notice of a crown design low-growing “carpet bedding” garden layout on display in Princes Street Gardens honoring the coronation of King Edward VII.  Inspired, he – along [...]

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