Laxton Brothers was a business founded by Edward Augustine Lowe Laxton MBE (1869–1951) and William Hudson Lowe Laxton (1866–1923) who were notable horticulturists, pioneers of plant breeding and experts on fruit production creating several new strains of fruit such as 'Laxtonberry',[1][2] 'Laxton's Delicious' plum tree,[3] Laxton's No.1 red currant,[4] Laxton’s Superb apples and the award-winning Lord Lambourne apple.[5][6][7]
- ^ "p.116-7. Fruit and Its Cultivation: The Cultivation of All Kinds of Hardy Fruits in Garden and Orchard, Including Planting, Pruning, Training and Propagation, Selections of Varieties, and Descriptions of Insect and Fungoid Pests, With Remedies for Their Eradication". forgottenbooks.com. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
- ^ Hedrick, U. (December 2008). Cyclopedia of Hardy Fruits. Applewood Books. ISBN 9781429014359. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
- ^ "Plum Tree 'Laxton's Delicious' - Prunus domestica 'Laxton's Delicious'". habitataid.co.uk. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
- ^ Barney, Danny; Hummer, Kim (25 May 2005). Currants, Gooseberries, and Jostaberries: A Guide for Growers, Marketers, and Researchers in North America. CRC Press. ISBN 9781560222972 – via Google Books.
- ^ Desmond, Ray (25 February 1994). Dictionary Of British And Irish Botantists And Horticulturalists Including ... CRC Press. ISBN 9780850668438. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
- ^ Bedford Borough Council and Central Bedfordshire Council. "Laxtons: Bedford High Street History Project - Digitised Resources - The Virtual Library". culturalservices.net. Retrieved 22 January 2015.
- ^ Brothers, Laxton. "Laxton Brothers Materials". google.com. Retrieved 22 January 2015.