Walter Anderson

Description

First NameAlexander Walter ClarkeLast NameAndersonAlternative NameA W AndersonDescriptionA W (Walter) Anderson was a well known local botanist conservationist and author. He was Curator of Reserves for the Timaru City Council from 1932-1956. He was involved with the South Canterbury Rose Society, the Timaru Beautifying Society, The Timaru Horticultural Society, and the South Canterbury Tree Planting Association. He was awarded the Loder Cup in 1974.

While curator of the Timaru Botanical Gardens, Anderson wrote the book 'The coming of the flowers'. Copies are held in the Aoraki Heritage Collection. Please contact us for more information. Date of Birth1900?Place of BirthScotlandDate of Death08 Oct 1986Place of DeathTimaruSubjectParks and ReservesHorticultureBiography

Newspaper Clipping

Caroline Bay's History: Gardens Built from Drab Beach, Steady Growth of Urban Attraction

Loder Cup presented to Timaru botanist

Timaru man awarded Loder Cup, Honour for district

Gift of Trees, Planting in Front Gardens, Good Progress By Householders

Obituary: A W C Anderson

Lonely, strict upbringing led to botanical fame: A profile of Mr A W Anderson

Photograph

The Anderson Rose Garden

The Anderson Rose Garden Fountain

The Anderson Rose Garden

Image taken from sign at Botanic Gardens.

Connections

PlaceTimaru Botanic GardensTimaruCentennial ParkOrganisationTimaru Beautifying SocietyTimaru City CouncilTimaru Horticultural Society