Edward Augustus Bowles | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 May 1865 Enfield, London, England |
| Died | 7 May 1954 (aged 88) |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation(s) | Horticulturalist, plantsman, garden writer |
Edward Augustus (Gus or Gussie) Bowles VMH (14 May 1865 – 7 May 1954) was a British horticulturalist,[1] plantsman and garden writer.[2] He developed an important garden at Myddelton House, his lifelong home at Bulls Cross in Enfield, Middlesex and his name has been preserved in many varieties of plant. The standard author abbreviation Bowles is used to indicate this person as the author when citing a botanical name.[3]
- ^ "E. A. Bowles of Myddelton House Society". Eabowlessociety.org.uk. Retrieved 19 July 2014.
- ^ Stearn 2004.
- ^ International Plant Names Index. Bowles.