Agri-Horticultural Society of India

The Agri-Horticultural Society of India was founded in 1820 by William Carey on Alipore Road, Kolkata.[1][2] It has a flower garden, greenhouses, a research laboratory, and a library. Originally known as the Agricultural and Horticultural Society of India, it houses a massive collection of plants and flowers, and features a significant collection of botanical varieties, including Cannas, for which it has a long and distinguished tradition, with facilities for gardeners and plant/flower lovers.[3][4][5]

  • Flowers at Agri Horticultural Society of India
  • Flowers at the Winter Flower Show 2017.

References

  1. ^ Patherya, Mudar (4 January 2024). "The Agri-Horticultural Society of India in Alipore: intended to take a subcontinent ahead". Telegraph India. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  2. ^ Niyogi, Subhro (3 June 2018). "198-year-old society in eye of storm". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  3. ^ Dutta, Indrajit (29 November 2023). "Agri Horticultural Garden: So beautiful, so elegant, just looking like a Wow!". My Kolkata. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  4. ^ Alexander, Jaismita (25 January 2023). "Kolkata to miss Alipore Horticulture flower show for third year". Telegraph India. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  5. ^ Basu, Anasuya (3 April 2022). "Rubberised track laid for walkers at Agri Horticultural Society in Alipore". The Telegraph India. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
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