Born: 1837, Australia
Died: 8 September 1917
Country most active: Australia
Also known as: Margaret Marie Riley, Mrs Rolf Bolderwood
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Margaret Browne wrote under the pen name Mrs Boldrewood and in 1893 published the first Australian Garden Guide written by a Woman “The Flower Garden in Australia. A book for Ladies and Amateurs”. The book was based on fifty years of experience gardening in an Australian climate and includes detailed information about Australian native plants.