William Masters

1796–1874

  Nurseryman in Canterbury. Founded the Canterbury Museum in 1823; honorary curator, 1823–46. Conducted hybridisation experiments on passion flowers. Designed the formal gardens at Walmer Castle. Father of Maxwell Tylden Masters.

Sources: Desmond, Ray 1994

(See the bibliography for full references to sources)

See also Correspondence, volume(s): 4,8,10,11