Brown's Lily
The earliest recorded nursery in Slough was Brown's Nursery, laid out in 1774 by Thomas Brown and also situated south of the High Street. It was famous for bringing Brown's Lily (Lilium Brownii) from China to England in the 1830s. All Lilium Brownii bulbs sold in Europe today originate from Brown's bulbs.
Sutton's Trial Seed Grounds
The most famous 20th Century nursery in Slough was probably Sutton's, whose 'trial seed grounds' were located north east of Slough Station from 1913 to the early 1960s. They were famous for the Cascade and Charm Chrysanthemums, which won awards in 1932 and 1945.