Cyril+Cooke


 * || Cyril Cooke spent most of his early life as a gardener until he opened his seed and plant business in Ryrie Street in January 1915. The war was extremely difficult. Many florists at this time were having difficulty and with no seeds been imported, it was nearly impossible to obtain. On the death of Cyril Cooke in 1944, the business was taken over by his two sons, who started building up supplies again.  In 1954, Cyril Cook became a foundation member. About 1967 the florist business became so big that there was not enough floor space, so the seed and plants section was moved to the Nursery at Belmont. In 1989 the business was sold to Mrs. Barbara Millard. Her aim was to maintain the high traditional standard set by the Cooke family since 1915.  Source: Geelong Advertiser 1910 (9/6/11) ||