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Agri-Horticultural Society of India

Horticultural society and flower garden in Kolkata, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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]

Entrance gate to The Agri-Horticultural Society of India, Alipore, Kolkata.
Garden of The Agri-Horticultural Society of India, Kolkata.

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