Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Wednesday 25 May 1949, page 5


OBITUARY

I MR H. J. BRUNNING

Mr Herbert John Brunning, noted horticulturist, and a founder of the National Rose Society, of 271 Orrong rd, East St Kilda, died on Monday, aged

85.

For many years Mr Brunning and his brother, the late Mr i George Edward Brunning, man-

aged the firm of George Brun-ning and Sons, St Kilda.

With the late Mr Alister Clark, ne founded the National Rose Society, and was an active member until his death. He was a life member of the Seeds-men and Nurserymen's Associ-ation, and a member of the St Kiloa Sailors and Soldiers gathers Association since its inception.

He is survived by three sons and two daughters.

After a service conducted by the Rev Doudney, the funeral will leave his home at 3.30pm »day for St Kilda Cemetery.